So, this past Friday, I performed at the Life! on Wilshire for the LA Music Awards Showcase which is a great way for all of the nominees to share their gifts and passion for music.
The Life! on Wilshire was a beautiful L.A. restaurant/club, which was right off of Cresent Heights and Wilshire Blvd. I arrived at 8pm and was immediately greeted by Al Bowman and his lovely wife, Susanna who are the founders of the LA Music Awards.
You know, when Al introduced me before my set, you could really tell that he was passionate about music and I was so touched that he appreciated my music and songwriting. He said that he loved that my album crosses the genres, as it has many different styles (pop, jazz, blues, folk, etc) and that not only was I nominated along with David Upton for Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year (which he presented me with a beautifully framed certificate) but that I might also get a nomination for Best Single and Best Triple A Song!
I hope to find that out soon!!
I had an amazing crowd of friends and loved ones there to support me! My heart smiles because of their support and presence!
I started out my set with “Lost” and then spoke a little with the crowd about how God has been able to use my struggles with RSD (nerve disorder) to not only become a better woman but to also lean on Him for all of my needs. Through Him and my journey through this valley, have I been able to write my album and perform again!
Then I performed “Beautifully Broken”, “I’m On My Way”, “You Are”, “Amazing Grace” and “Because of Who You Are”.
I really love Indie Music…not only is it innovative, but you feel a kind of kinship with the other artists, and as much as I enjoyed the other artists who performed along with me that night–David Upton, Brian Judah, Whitney Steele and Jamie Myers, you could tell that they were just as supportive and enjoying my music! For that I thank them!
I posted some pictures from that night on my Myspace page and once I receive the video, graciously taken by my dear friend, Joseph, I will post that up as well.
My hope for all of you is that you realize that the gifts the God gives you, whether it’s singing, dancing, acting, being a good parent, finance, lawyer, doctor, etc…whatever it is…is that when we put God first and open our heart to His will and put our Faith in Him…He will move mountains for us and bless us abundantly.
I hope that my music inspires you to reach out and grasp what God is offering, which is everlasting, eternal life through Christ Jesus.
John 3:16–
For God so loved the World that He gave His only Begotten Son, so that WHOSOEVER believes in Him will not perish but will RECEIVE Everlasting Life!!
Amen!!
BEST ARTIST NOMINATION FOR LA MUSIC AWARDS 2008!!!!!!!!