RYAN HYDRO:
NSAI played one of Ryan's songs at the June play for publisher luncheon and two publishers took a copy of his song. Ryan also just received Honorable Mention in the Country category of the Billboard World Songwriting Contest for two of his songs; the letter says that means both songs were in the top 500 submissions. You can hear Ryan's songs at http://www.myspace.com/ryanhydromusic

JIM CAROLAN:
SONY PICTURES announced in May that they had acquired the rights to distribute the HBO Film SUGAR to Movie Theaters throughout North America, South America and Latin America! Jim Carolan’s song “ROCK IT IN” is featured in this baseball movie that has been receiving rave reviews! Look for it in a theater near you this summer. Then on HBO & Cinemax this Fall/Winter! Here is a link to an article about SUGAR that was on Variety Magazine’s website: http://www.variety.com/blog/1390000339/post/1310025931.html

JIM HAS A SINGLE IN CANADA! - “GOOD RIDDANCE” was released as the first single from Rebekka Paige’s soon to be released CD! The 17 year old sensation released the single to all the Country Radio Station in Canada in Mid-May and she has been receiving great radio support already! Hear an advance copy of “GOOD RIDDANCE” at: http://www.myspace.com/rebekkapaige

JIM FEMINO:
Local EPA-NSAI Pro member, Jim Femino from Royersford, PA, is experiencing "emotional overload" as his song, "Just Got Started Loving You" reached the #1 spot on the country radio airplay charts this week. It had a long steady climb on the charts on the way to the top. Jim co-wrote the song with James Otto and D. Vincent Williams. Jim reminds us all to "enjoy the journey".

CRAIG BICKHARDT :
Craig was awarded first place for his song Sugarcane Street by the IAMA, International Acoustic Music Awards. Craig is a local pro-writer who supports NSAI and our chapter. Check out his blog for some useful information, http://ninetymilewind.blogspot.com/. You can also look him up on myspace, http://www.myspace.com/craigbickhardt

IGGY TAYLOR :
We would like to thank our fans and the listeners of Delaware's rock station WSTW who has voted "Too Little Time" Best Rock and Roll Band Over 50. Mark Rogers was kind enough to play our song "Famous" on his show, Hometown Heroes. We really want to thank Mark and everybody at WSTW for their continued support. Please check our website in the next few weeks for upcoming shows, pictures, and news. www.myspce.com/tulittletime

PAUL COLOMBO :
Paul Colombo has been chosen by "Just Jazz Guitar Magazine" to feature him playing a solo guitar version of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" on its JJG jazzplayer (a streaming audio player of various jazz guitarists). 

SHERRI MULLEN:
Eastern PA Regional Workshop Coordinator Sherri Mullen swept the 2007 Central Pennsylvania Music Awards this year by winning in both categories that she was nominated for! Sherri won BEST ACOUSTIC ACT  (for her acoustic duo project) and BEST CD ("Fearless"). Her new CD "Fearless" was released in April 2007, and the title track was co-written by Sherri, former EPA-NSAI Coordinator Jim Carolan, and two other EPA-NSAI regional writers...Kris Ballarini, and Hugh Gallagher! Sherri also co-wrote 3 songs with her son Shane Mullen (a proud Mommy moment) and the other 6 tunes she wrote by herself. She attributes much of her growth as a songwriter to her involvement with Nashville Songwriters Association International. For more information on Sherri, go to her website  at  www.SherriMullen.com .

STEVE WALKER:
Steve Walker is a new member of EPA-NSAI. Steve's Mandolin playing won "Best String Instrumentalist" at the 2007 Lehigh Valley Music Awards. He was also lucky enough to win a drawing for three hours of studio time at NSAI supporter Westwires Studios of Bethlehem. He plans to use the studio time to begin recording an album of original songs for a 2007 release.

SHERRI MULLEN:

Sherri continues to rack up awards. She has just won the 2006 CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA BEST ACOUSTIC ACT AWARD sponsored by Harrisburg Online, Central PA's Entertainment Guide. Appalachian Brewing Company hosted the 2006 Central PA Awards Ceremony on Nov. 16th. The event was packed with musicians from all genres, industry folks and fans of local music. The crowd size was well over 300!!! Awards were handed out by local celebrities.

 

RICK HOVERTER:
Rick was the 1st place winner for August's "Song of the Year" competition in the Christian/Gospel category with his song 'Lord Take The Reins'. The contest is international and the "Save the Music " Song of the Year" contest is sponsored by VH1 Music.

BOB McCORMICK:
Bob McCormick's PLUG MY HEART INTO THE JUKEBOX (co-written with Dale Allen) was recently released  by Ann Brown on her Constantly Country cd and Deby Kelley on AMI Records. Also on AMI records Donny H released LISTEN (title track to the album) and IT'S STILL LOVE (both co-written with Dale Allen and Bill Flowerree).