So please forgive me for a post that has nothing specifically to do with parenting multiples, but it does have to do with raising kids who grow to understand that their parents’ lives are continuing just as their lives continue to move along, progress, and present new experiences and the realization of goals and dreams.
In March of this year (2022) I learned of a music organization called the Josie Music Association. Now in it’s 8th year, this association has grown by leaps and bounds both in its recognition in the independent music artists community worldwide due to their annual awards program, but also in their credibility and legitimacy in the global professional music industry.
A music PR and promotions representative here in Jacksonville asked if he could submit some of my published/released music the JMA for award consideration. I was honored to be asked and I was excited at the possibility that recognition could be an affirmation of so many years of very hard work, and of dreams that had started in my childhood.
Well, my 2nd album was submitted having met the time deadline for submission, and one of my recently released singles was submitted as well.
On May 5th a live stream announcement event was held for those artists who’d had material submitted. We were invited to log on and listen for the possibility of hearing our names announced as nominees.
Now, from what the association representatives reported, there were 52,422 music and artist submissions from all over the world. I thought, “the odds are certainly not in my favor, but the honor of having material submitted for consideration was a pretty cool experience. I can try again next year!”
But then as the category for “Pop Album of the Year” was announced and the nominees were read… MY NAME WAS ANNOUNCED! I’ve received a nomination for my original album entitled: “Follow Your Dreams”! Needless to say,I was in shock!
When the category for “Pop Single of the Year” was announced, my heart was still pounding as I listened to the list of names being announced. And then I heard that my single entitled; “My Cool Drink of Water” has been nominated!
The concluding announcement had my heart beating even faster: The official JMA Awards Ceremony will be held in Nashville, TN at the Grand Ole Opry House where countless greats have graced the stage over the years, on Sunday evening, October 23rd, 2022.
Well, we’re going! Just Bruce and I. But our kids are ABSOLUTLELY THRILLED about this news! Part of their excitement is that ALL SIX KIDS sang and recorded on one of the nominated album’s songs entitled: “Just Like That”.
I’m honored, humbled and excited beyond words. Bruce and I are so looking forward to driving up to Nashville in October for the awards show, complete with red carpet media entrance! Being nominated alone is amazing and is the ultimate affirmation of the recognition of the quality of our music. I’m so very blessed to work with a team of such incredibly talented co-writers, co-producers and sound engineer.
So, pretty soon, I need to buy a dress!
Check it out! https://www.josiemusicawards.com