Independence Day: The GRAMMY & The DIYer
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Independence Day: The GRAMMY & The DIYer

Are only the most popular superstars worthy of recognition for outstanding work in their field? Given the current environment, that line of thinking seems antiquated. I propose we make some more room for the non-conventional self-releasing artiste.

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GRAMMY Dreams
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GRAMMY Dreams

Glory is spotty for most of us in this business and a little recognition now and then is mood elevating. After all, our peers are letting us know our contribution made a difference. Why else do we do what we do if not to move others with art? Acceptance feels good and the energy IN it gives us fuel to continue our journey. That matters.

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For Your Consideration: Confessions of a Serial Songwriter
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For Your Consideration: Confessions of a Serial Songwriter

It’s important that the professional songwriter, and our story, be represented in the small group of audio books nominated for a GRAMMY. After all, the GRAMMYs is an award platform that revolves around the music industry. And songwriters are at the heart of it. Without songs there'd be no music business. 

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Her Name is Diane
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Her Name is Diane

In any profession there’s always a force that must be reckoned with. That someone makes us better simply by the virtue of us always having to catch up with them. For me, that someone was, still is, Diane Warren.

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Confessions.