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Songsalive! is pleased to announce our second yearly SONGSALIVE! SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR AWARD. We base this prestigious award on this criteria:    

• Has hit songs - timely and strong radio friendly songs that are ready for the world's music markets or has been deemed as world-class.
• Can provide a track record of career successes with one's music but not necessarily commercial success.
• Shows exemplary talent and commitment to ones art of writing songs.
• Shows a long standing drive and commitment to one's own business career.
• Exemplary member of Songsalive! who shows commitment to our community and programs over time.
• Shown commitment and dedication to the broader songwriting community at large and offers something beyond just oneself.

Annette Conlon was chosen for this prestigious Award and given her Award at a special ceremony as part of the Los Angeles Songsalive! Holiday Party on November 29, 2011. (Seen left, is Annette Conlon, Songsalive! president Gilli Moon, and Executive Director, Dave Harvey)

Awarded for her songwriting, her artistry and her dedication to helping other artists in the community.

• Annette performed with Dallas rock band Eden Automatic (released 4 albums) for 10 years touring the South West  / opening for prominent acts such as The B-52s, Pretenders, Missing Persons, and Duran Duran.
• Currently performs with her husband Doug as ‘The Conlons’ - plan to release their first EP in 2012.
• Won several awards for her songs.
• Creator of NetteRadio, one of the longest running internet radio shows dedicated to promoting unsigned/Independent Women in Music. 
• Has dedicated countless hours to producing and organizing showcase benefits for a wide variety of charities.

• Awarded a plaque of appreciation from the American Red Cross - for her fundraising efforts for Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief in 2011.
• Works with several organizations including Songsalive!, GoGirlsMusic,  Songnet, Rockin’ Moms, Mamapalooza and Los Angeles Women In Music – does a lot for the music community at large.
• Dedicated Songsalive! member since 2007

See Annette Conlon's Profile

Kaye Reznick was chosen for this prestigious award on this criteria:

• A long standing Elite member and have continued to keep membership current.
• Performed at our showcases and attended our workshops, and shown commitment to our programs, including 2 of our CD Samplers.
• Shown commitment and dedication to the broader songwriting community.
• Shown talent and a long standing drive and commitment to her own career.
• Has great songs that exemplify strong songwriting craft and excellent production quality.

Kaye Reznick is a contemporary folksinger/songwriter, performing primarily in L.A.'s acoustic venues. Kaye creates stories containing a blend of family, a measure of protest, a pinch of love & lust, and a good portion of irreverence, and ALL in harmony, and she picks a sweet fingerstyle guitar too. Kaye represents the best of the spirit of Songsalive! We congratulate Kaye for receiving this Award and we look forward to rolling out our Songsalive! Songwriter Of The Year Award for future years.

See Kaye Reznick's Profile