Posts Tagged ‘Songwriting’
My Nominations for the 10th Annual Josie Music Awards
I’m beyond excited to share that I have received three nominations for the 10th Annual Josie Music Awards. This is my third year in a row as a nominee, and since there were over 75,000 submissions this year and only 3 percent got nominations, I’m truly blown away by the fact that I’m up for…
Read More2024 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…
Read MoreCelebrating My Marvelous 2023
Another year has come and gone. Looking back, 2023 unfolded into a year packed with milestones and special memories. I’ve evolved as a songwriter, recording artist, author, and podcast host, and most of all, I’ve grown as a person along the way. Before I begin my 2024 chapter, I’m going to spotlight my highlights and…
Read MoreA Festive and Fun End to the Year – December 2023 Wrap
Wow, what an end to 2023! December was packed with Christmas memories and lots of music and author highlights. I can’t wait to unveil my festive and fun month to tie the bow on a magical year. Being Added to the Wall of Fame in My Middle School This month, I had one of the…
Read MoreWinning 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…
Read More2023 ISSA Awards Finalist
Wow, where do I even start? I’m a finalist for the 2023 International Singer Songwriters Association Awards in five categories! After receiving nominations in six categories at the beginning of April, the poll stayed open until April 30 at midnight. This first round was all about voting. The fact that I got enough votes to…
Read More100 Episodes of Write on Track
Today, Write on Track officially hit 100 episodes. Wow, I’m beyond grateful for my entire podcasting journey. When I decided to start the show, I had no clue what it’d evolve into. Less than two years since I released the first episode on my birthday, Write on Track reached such a golden milestone. Episode 100…
Read MoreA New Year of Songwriting and Author Adventures – January 2023 Wrap
January has come and gone. The first month of 2023 is in the books, and wow, it unfolded into a great one. Both my music and author journeys are off to a great start this year, so I’m delighted to share my January memories and highlights. “I Hope You Know You’re Lucky” Live at the…
Read MoreIt Is What It Is Lyrical Secrets
Writing lyrics is one of my favorite parts of the songwriting process. I loved crafting the lyrics on my EP, It Is What It Is, and got creative with some of the choices I made both while writing and recording in the studio. To celebrate It Is What It Is being out for two months,…
Read MoreMy Top Twelve Music Memories from 2022
Wow, 2022 was the best year yet for my songwriting journey. I released so much new music and had magical studio days. My songs received a lot of love on radio stations worldwide and landed on charts. I got the opportunity to do so many interviews. I played live both in Pittsburgh and Kirksville, traveled…
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