2024 ISSA Awards Finalist

This butterfly is a finalist for the 2024 ISSA Awards in five categories! I’m beyond grateful to be a finalist for the second year in a row. This year, there were 60,000 votes, which quite literally blows my mind. My Butterflies definitely showed up in April because I wouldn’t have made it into five categories…

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An Adventurous Start to the Year – January 2024 Wrap

The first month of 2024 is in the books, and wow, I can’t believe how many exciting things happened. So much is coming together at once. From receiving nominations for music awards to starting another revision of my manuscript to get it polished for submission soon, I’m beyond eager to unveil all my January highlights.…

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No Tricks, Only Music and Publishing Treats – October 2023 Wrap

Wow, October unfolded into a magical month, full of adventures and dreams coming true. From making lots of music memories to reaching a turning point on my publishing journey, I can’t wait to share the highlights. The Josie Music Awards in Nashville One of my favorite highlights from October was traveling to Nashville for the…

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Round Two of the Josie Music Awards in Nashville

My third trip to Nashville for the 9th Annual Josie Music Awards was a fabulous one. From seeing friends to attending the awards at the Grand Ole Opry House, I made memories that’ll last a lifetime. Back to Broadway On October 21, I flew to Nashville with my parents super early. Here’s me on the…

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A Musical and Bookish Start to Autumn – September 2023 Wrap

September was packed and fun, and it was also one of those marathon months. Time is so strange sometimes. Anyway, between starting September in Missouri and ending it in Colorado, I made lots of memories and had amazing moments. Here are the highlights. My Official Video from the 2023 ISSA Awards I’m still on a…

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Winning My First Music Award and More Golden Moments – August 2023 Wrap

From winning my first music award to making the cover of my local newspaper, August truly turned into one of the best months for my songwriting journey yet. I’m forever grateful for my ISSA Awards experience and the magic that has followed, so I’m beyond excited to share my August highlights. Winning My First Music…

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My Unforgettable Trip to Atlanta for the 2023 ISSA Awards

Wow, I’m officially an award-winning songwriter! Okay, I’m getting ahead of myself. Let me go back to the beginning. In January, I submitted for the 2023 ISSA Awards and received six nominations. In April, all my amazing Butterflies voted, and I became a finalist in five categories. Once the finalists were announced in May, I…

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