I was incredibly humbled and honored to have been voted "Best Local Musician" by readers of the Jackson Free Press in their annual "Best of Jackson" awards, as well as a "good showing" (kind of like an honorable mention) in the "Best Singer/Songwriter" category. (see link below) In a town with so many unbelieveably talented musicians, it's hard to take this award as anything but a very kind expression of support, and I am very grateful for that. There's far too many to list all of them here, but Jackson has an amazing talent base, and it's my hope for 2009 that the musicians, singer/songwriters, and other musicmakers from the "City With Soul" get more and wider recognition.

Deepest congratulations to all the winners and finalists in each category, and thanks to all the artists and performers who make Jackson such a rewarding, challenging, and fun place to make music.

LINK: http://www.jacksonfreepres....s.com/index.php/site/comme....nts/best_of_jackson_2009_c....ommunity_012109