Posts Tagged ‘Songwriting’
2026 ISSA Awards Finalist
I’m a finalist in six categories for the 2026 ISSA Awards! There were over 73,000 votes, which blows my mind. My Butterflies definitely showed up for me because the competition was fierce. This is my fourth year in a row as a finalist, and my heart is so full. My Six Categories for the 2026…
Read MoreWrapping Another Studio Session Like a Present
Do you know what I love? Presents! Do you know what one of the best gifts is? A studio day at the Vault! Is Christmas in September a thing? Yeah, because I said so! I had so much fun at my ten-hour session today. As always, Bob and I recorded everything I had planned, which…
Read MoreMy Nominations for the 11th Annual Josie Music Awards
I’m over the moon to share that I received four nominations for the 11th Annual Josie Music Awards! Last year, I won my first Josie Music Award in the Songwriter Achievement category with “Passive Aggressive,” which I wrote all about in this blog post. Having four nominations is extra special since this is my fourth…
Read More“Passive Aggressive” Wins Songwriter Achievement at the 10th Annual Josie Music Awards
I won my first Josie Music Award! “Passive Aggressive” received the Songwriter Achievement Award at the 10th Annual Josie Music Awards. I was unable to attend the awards in Nashville last October, but winning in this category is a dream come true. I finally got my plaque in the mail, and every minute of the…
Read MoreMy 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…
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