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Awards

AARON ENTERPRISES SUMMERTIME SONG FESTIVAL

1999 -First Place (lyrics) - I Can't Walk In Your Shadow

GREAT AMERICAN SONG CONTEST

2000 - Semi-finalist (country) - The Journey (A Wedding Song)

SONGWRITERS OF WISCONSON SONG CONTEST

1999 - Fourth Place (lyrics) - The Bridge

2000 - Third Place (lyrics) - If Only In My Mind

2000 - Fifth Place (lyrics) - I Want To Go There With You

2001 - Third Place (lyrics) - Laugh, Love, And Live (with Bonnie Rhodes)

2001 - Fourth Place (lyrics) - Caribbean Magic (with John Paynter)

2001 - Fifth Place (modern country) - She's Gonna Dance (with Bonnie Rhodes, Ray Sanders)

2004 - Second Place (lyrics) - My Bed Won't Be A Bus Stop

2004 - Second Place (adult contemporary) - Kissing In The Rain

2004 - Fifth Place (adult contemporary) - Sisters (My Best Friend)

2005 - First Place (lyrics) - Anything You Want To Be (with Sara Smith)

2006 - First Place (lyrics) - Little Sister's Missing You

2007 - Honorable Mention (adult contemporary) - Little Sister's Missing You (with Melissa Klubertanz)

2007 - Fifth Place (traditional country) - Anything You Want To Be (with Sara Smith)

2007 - Fifth Place (modern country) - Little Sister's Missing You (with Melissa Klubertanz)

2007 - Fourth Place (folk) - Anything You Want To Be (with Sara Smith)

2007 - Third Place (lyrics) - My Little Baby Girl

2008 - Second Place (adult contemporary) - She's Just A Little Girl

2008 - Fourth Place (lyrics) - Maricela

2008 - Fifth Place (lyrics) - I Fell In Love With The Drive-Up Girl

2008 - First Place (singer/songwriter) - The Ring

2008 - Fourth Place (singer/songwriter) - Anything You Want To Be

2009 - First Place (lyrics) - The One That I Call Dad

2009 - Second Place (modern country) - Fifty Ain't What It's Cracked Up To Be

2009 - First Place (novelty) - Fifty Ain't What It's Cracked Up To Be

2009 - Third Place (novelty) - Fools Gold

2009 - Fourth (open) - Fools Gold

2010 - 4th Place (country rock) - Home is Where the Hell Is (with Cindy Johnson)

2010 - 1st Place (lyrics) - Everybody Needs a Dream

2010 - 4th Place (lyrics) - Heaven Here on Earth

2010 - Honorable Mention (lyrics) - Fool's Gold

2010 - Honorable Mention (lyrics) - Howling at a Blue Moon

2010 - 5th Place (modern country) - Home Is Where the Hell is (with Cindy Johnson)

2010 - 1st Place (novelty) - She Didn't Miss Me

2010 - 2nd Place (novelty) - Bye, Bye, Baby

2010 - 3rd Place (novelty) - You're Just a Little Too Shy

2010 - Honorable Mention (open) - Bye, Bye, Baby

2010 - 4th Place (rock/pop) - Have You Lost Your Senses

2010 - 4th Place (traditional country) - Can Sally Ann Come Out to Play?

WORDS BY - LYRIC CONTEST (SONGWRITERS MONTHLY MAGAZINE)

March 2001 - Finalist - If...(Just Two Little Letters)

April 2001 - Finalist - If She's Lyin'

GOLDEN APPLE AWARD (YALE UNIV)

2006 - First Place - Obesity

Song Sketches

Without You Here - "A very image-oriented piece that paints a vivid picture of locations, weather, feelings, and the reasons for those feelings."

The Things That You Don't Hear - "A moving mid-tempo song. The lyrics take a handicap and show how it can be viewed as an advantage."

Can Sally Ann Come Out To Play? - "This catchy country tune sings about the girl next door. An engaging story-line that holds your attention to the last word."

I Miss You - "A tender mid-tempo country song with the singer begging the singee not to make any mistakes because they are truly and deeply missed."

Last Tender Kiss - "This tender heartwarming song takes a look at a moment and a feeling that can easily last a lifetime."

Too Big For Hugs - "Watching your kids grow up is a joy, but when they get too bigs for hugs, it can be rough on mom and dad. Steve has nailed this secret fear that parents have."

Acapulco Bound - "This light-hearted island-flavored song will lift you from the dumps and transport you to beaches filled with warm senoritas, cold margaritas, and tropical breezes. What a delightfully fun novelty tune."

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