Just Plain Folks 2009 Music Awards (We did it!)

Grassroots Music Organization Just Plain Folks (JPF) has announced their winners for the 2009 edition of their music awards.   After receiving a record setting 42,000 albums and over a half million songs from 163 countries around the world, the organization's staff and team of volunteers filtered the music down to both song and album nominees in 95 genres of music.  This years nominees come from over 80 different countries around the world.


I couldn’t be more honored or excited to announce that “Why Can’t I”  WON best Contemporary Album for 2009. To find out more information about Just Plain Folks and  to see a list of all the winners click here.  There are some amazing artists and music in this group. Thanks so much to everyone who worked on the project and made the album what it is.  I’m honored you all shared your amazing talents and helped me create “Why Can’t I”  :)

There is no hope that can’t be found in the face of struggle, and that truth reverberates through the life, words, and music of Melissa Lewis.   When life seems to be in a constant state of change, our ability to love, lose, and start again can be the most pivotal moments where we find our greatest courage.