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Just Plain Folks 2004 Music Award Nominations Announced!

The Just Plain Folks Music Organization has officially announced the nominees for their 2004 Just Plain Folks Music Awards. After receiving over 10,000 albums and 140,000 songs from 85 countries, Nominations for Best Song in 48 Genres and Best Album in 57 categories have been posted. In addition, we have posted this year's Lyric and our first ever Video Nominees. For a definition of each genre and category which describes the music, click here: GENRES. The Music Awards Show will be held on November 7, 2004 in Santa Ana, CA at The Galaxy Concert Theatre.

Congratulations to all the Song Nominees listed below. All nominees are listed in alphabetical order by song title.

African Song Nominees Songwriter(s) Artist Album
Track
Location
Chwodho Style Owino, Ogidi, Josiah Gidi Gidi Maji Maji Ismarwa
3
Kenya
Ewanda Iyo Henry Dool Henry Dool Makossa Potomac
1
Cameroon
Hogbonou Kaleta, Ligan-Majek Kaleta Kaleta Jaa
11
Benin Rep.
Jambo Safari Sounds Safari Sounds Music From Kenya, Vol 1
1
Kenya
Kazi Ni Kazi Them Mushrooms Them Mushrooms Music From Kenya, Vol 1
7
Kenya
Malaika Mrembo Sam Gichuki Sam Gichuki Mola Awe Nasi
1
Kenya
Kahungura J.P. Muiruri Ndungu J.P. Muiruri Ndungu Aciaria Ningatho
2
Kenya
Nangape YaYa Diallo Yaya Diallo Nangape
5
West Africa
Npot Nkorlu Ze Manel Ze Manel African Citizen
1
Guinea-Bissau
Nyon Tiendi Piny Owino, Ogidi, Josiah Gidi Gidi Maji Maji Ismarwa
16
Kenya
Regulo Ze Manel Ze Manel African Citizen
11
Guinea-Bissau
Tchicho Chatzawe Zengele Zengele Music From Kenya Volume 1
2
Kenya
Voz Do Sangue Ze Manel Ze Manel African Citizen
9
Guinea-Bissau

Alternative Song Nominees Songwriter(s) Artist Album
Track
Location
13' Corksckrew Corkskrew Micromania
13
Malta
Age Jody Whitesides Jody Whitesides A Natural Leap Forward
2
CA
Bed Julie Ritter Julie Ritter Songs Of Love & Empire
1
CA
Belle Killer Sawyer, Ohanis Wire Graffiti Peculiar Love
9
CA
Confinement Brooke/Duffy Amber Brooke Don't Label Me
9
GA
Easier Than This Lo Presti, Stewart Danielle Lo Presti & The Masses 22 Mountains
2
CA
Fast Girl U.S.A. Jensen, Brockwell, Che Jane Jensen Burner
1
IN
Frozen Klayton Celldweller Celldweller
7
MI
Golden Boy Liz Larin Liz Larin 'the story of o-miz'
9
MI
Kamschtelis Alesius, Diawara SKAMP Le Boom-Chick
8
Lithuania
Les Oceans de Venus Prangley, Crewdson Rachel Stamp Oceans of Venus
2
TX
Like Romeo & Juliet Simon Stinger Simon Stinger Here's Your Heart Back
1
CA
Mind Conditioning Entropy64 Entropy64 Dynamical Systems
1
TN
Nobody Brooke, Platzman Amber Brooke Don't Label Me
2
GA
Slither Thing Collide Collide Some Kind of Strange
5
CA
Stupid Donkey Hartman, Villarreal Shoppy Welcome to Antarctica
5
CA
Tell The Truth Fire-Dean Fire-Dean Custome Deluxe
2
DC
The Hunger Liz Larin Liz Larin 'the story of o-miz'
2
MI
Twisted Ryder-Prangley Rachel Stamp Oceans of Venus
11
TX
While You're Here Handal, Horvitz Ali Handal Dirty Little Secret
3
CA

Americana Song Nominees Songwriter(s) Artist Album
Track
Location
A Little Tune Sovran The Road Dog Divas Everythings In Boxes
7
OR
Bluebird Tatoo Circe Link Circe Link More Songs From Circe Link
1
CA
Boss Don't Shoot No Dice David Olney David Olney The Wheel
11
TN
Brighter From Here Jen & Rob Slocumb Martha's Trouble Sleeping Dogs
1
ON
Clumsy Hands Susan Gibson Susan Gibson Chin Up
5
TX
Cotton Land Tony Rackley Tony Rackley Fields of Carolina
11
SC
Country Morning Music Keith Sykes Keith Sykes Don't Count Us Out
1
TN
Family Tree Steve Lanza Steve Lanza Ancestral Songs
3
CA
Four in the Morning Josh Lederman Josh Lederman Y Los Diablos It's A Long & Lonely Time…
1
MA
God Shaped Hole David Olney David Olney The Wheel
7
TN
I'm Gonna Marry You Annie Mosher Annie Mosher Annie Mosher
1
TN
Picker in the Promised Land Steve White Steve White Life After Debt
15
CA
Say It Isn't So Greg Ziesemer Greg Ziesemer Baptism of Fire
1
IN
Scissors Enneking Triangle Park From The Inside
2
MN
Sting of the Honeybees Diane Zeigler Diane Zeigler Sting of the Honeybee
4
VT
Tear This Old House Down Selis, Intravaia, Crider Eve Selis Do You Know Me
1
CA
Unearthed Myshkin Myshkin's Ruby Warblers rosebud bullets
9
OR
White Bird Emily Kurn Emily Kurn White Bird
1
CA
Wounded Healer Cary Cooper Cary Cooper Gypsy Train
1
TX
Your Love Melody Guy Melody Guy Signs Of Trouble
13
OR

Blues Song Nominees Songwriter(s) Artist Album
Track
Location
Big Bad Feeling R. Scott The Helmut Stein Experience On Return
3
CA
Bird in a Blue Heart Vernazza, Duke Johnny "V" Vernazza Feel Like Goin' Home
1
CA
Blue Ray Rob Lamothe Rob Lamothe Above The Wing Is Heaven
5
NY
Deep Sleeping Jimmy "T99" Nelson Jimmy "T99" Nelson Take Your Pick
4
TX
Get Me Away Cathy Grier Cathy Grier Comin' Back To Me
9
NY
Going to heaven? Weisman Chicago Red In This Life
3
CA
Half and Half Weisman Chicago Red In This Life
2
CA
Holes In The Wall Michael Paul Miller Michael Paul Miller Homeward
4
CA
If Jesus Comes Back Dave MacKenzie Dave MacKenzie Solo
10
TN
Me and My Baby Geoff Achison Geoff Achison Chasing My Tail
7
GA
Nasty Packages Ervin R. Maynard The Maynard Brothers Band Nasty Packages
3
NY
Old Charleston Mark Hodgson Muddyharp From the Delta to the Piedmont
11
VA
W-O-M-A-N Jon Michaels Jon Michaels Stones
13
TN
Stumblin' Home Dave MacKenzie Dave MacKenzie Solo
14
TN
Sugar Daddy Tempchin, Hughey Jack Tempchin Lonely Midnight
7
CA
Take My Sickness Bryan Himes Bryan Himes Lookin' for R.L.
1
KY
The Fool R. Scott The Helmut Stein Experience On Return
7
CA
Trouble Don Teschner Don Teschner Swamp Rock Blues
3
CA
Turned My Upside Down Sara K. Sara K. Water Falls
3
NM
Voices on the water Olney, Owen David Olney The Wheel
3
TN
You Can't Make Somebody Love You Tom Gray Delta Moon Delta Moon
5
GA

Cabaret Song Nominees Songwriter(s) Artist Album
Track
Location
3 Guys Too Many Brett Ryback Brett Ryback ...And Friends
7
WI
Alice D. Rodman The Lascivious Biddies Biddi-luxe!
6
NY
Blue Lagoon M. Lipton Martha Lipton Blissville
5
NY
Boca! Usher, Singer Cast Recording Songs from MAMALEH!
3
NJ
Cupid and the Stork Brett Ryback Brett Ryback ...And Friends
9
WI
Do It On The Stage Mark Winkler Mark Winkler Too Old For The Chorus
7
CA
Feathers Trueblood, Morgan Debbie de Coudreaux Have A Little Paris On Me
3
NY
Gertrude and Steins Janell Rock Janell Rock Quiet Thrill
7
WA
Grossinger's, Concord… Usher, Singer Cast Recording Songs from MAMALEH!
10
NJ
He Won The Game Judith C. McAleer Judith C. McAleer Falling Star
7
VA
It Stops With Me Whit Smith The Hot Club of Cowtown Ghost Train
4
TN
It's Really Nice to Know… Usher, Singer Cast Recording Songs from MAMALEH!
2
NJ
Lay Back Raymond De Felitta Raymond De Felitta Movies Til Dawn
3
NY
Love is Hell Fogel, Kittell, Watt The Tuck 'n' Roll Players Club Inferno
4
CA
Other Side Jim Quealy Sue Hart Private Book
9
CA
Pizza Man Krisukas, Roth Zen for Primates It's Polka Time
9
PA
So What? Belfry, Marlowe Bobby Belfry Imperfect Rhymes
6
NY
Sweetheart Clare Muldaur Clare Muldaur Sweetheart
7
NY
The Card Game Usher, Singer Cast Recording Songs from MAMALEH!
4
NJ
There and Back Liz Miller Andrew Burgoyne There and Back
10
PA
It's Much Too Early for a Drink Edward Greenebaum Edward Greenebaum A Little Jazz
5
SC
Well Worth Waiting For Gerard Carelli Gerard Carelli Lucky to Be Me
7
NY

Cajun Song Nominees Songwriter(s) Artist Album
Track
Location
Cajun Born Sonnier, Goell Jo-EL Sonnier Jo-EL Sonnier and Friends
1
TN
Cajun Saturday Night Smokey Wilson Smokey Wilson Texas Saturday Night
7
TX
Courtesan Barry Mullis The Shots King Ludd
4
CA
Damn' Atchafalaya Carlos Guitarlos Carlos Guitarlos Straight from the Heart
1
CA
J'ai Entendu le Train Barry Mullis The Shots King Ludd
8
CA
Les Flames D'Enfairre Derek Thibodeaux Thibodeaux Cajun Band Simply Cajun
10
TX
Merci Boucoup Nelson Thibodeaux Thibodeaux Cajun Band Simply Cajun
8
TX
Sang Cadien Sonnier, Williams, Boudreaux Jo-EL Sonnier Cajun Blood
1
TN
Santa Digs Zydeco Bayou Brothers Bayou Brothers Zydeco Shoes
1
CA
Serial Lover Wool, Weiss Ina May Wool Crack It Open
13
NY
Sunday Afternoon Fais-do-do Gayla leJeune Gayla Joie de Vivre
5
LA
Two-Step Les Freres Wilson Andy Wilson Steppin' In It Last Winter in the Copper…
6
MI

Celtic Song Nominees Songwriter(s) Artist Album
Track
Location
A Toast W. Scott Messer Darby O'Gill Waitin' For A Ride
4
OR
Fire In The Head Emerald Rose Emerald Rose Celtic Crescent
7
GA
G. Hills Garland-Gallagher Lass… Emerald Rose Emerald Rose Celtic Crescent
4
GA
Get Up Jack Kevin McKrell Kevin McKrell Bound For Boston
2
NY
Gypsies In the Wood MacLeod, Browne Browne Sisters & George Ca… Castle Dangerous
3
CA
Hand-me-downs Martin Stimson Martin Stimson A Different Drum
7
UK
Irish Angel Bruce McCabe Bruce McCabe Bruce McCabe
5
MN
Lager Than Life Stu Venable The Poxy Boggards Lager Than Life
1
CA
Like Those Who Went Before Nile, McCarron The Indulgers High Road To Heaven
5
CO
Liquid Silver Beth Quist Guarneri Underground Wander This World
1
WA
Me Life is a Glass Venable, Breen The Poxy Boggards Lager Than Life
7
CA
Old Mary Catherine Bridgette O'Gill Messer, Andresen, Kearns Darby O'Gill Waitin' For A Ride
7
OR
Rosie's Place D. ,M., J. Larkin The Larkin and Moran Brothers Band o' Brothers
1
IL
Soul Of A Wanderer Jed Marum Jed Marum The Soul of a Wanderer
1
TX
St. Patrick's Day Paddy Hennessey Sligo John Hennessey The Fine Brown Brew
4
SC
The Forge D. ,M., J. Larkin The Larkin and Moran Brothers Band o' Brothers
5
IL
The Kissin' of the Sheriff's Wife W. Scott Messer Darby O'Gill Waitin' For A Ride
6
OR
The Pioneer Terence Brennan Shilelagh Law Together in the End
2
NH
The Uninvited Guest Daves, Robison, Campbell The Secret Commonwealth Uninvited Guest
7
TN
West Wind Thom Dudley Ann Gray-Raven-Seanachie Five Days in April
13
OR
Wind and the Time Folan, O'Flaherty Danny O'Flaherty Heroes
6
LA

Celtic Inst. Song Nominees Songwriter(s) Artist Album
Track
Location
Barr na Cúille Neil Mulligan Neil Mulligan Barr na Cúille
4
Ireland
Canudance Jan Wood-Cochran Tintangel Clare on the Moors
13
CA
D. Maggie/M. Invention/G. Groves… Emerald Rose Emerald Rose Fire in the Head
4
GA
Forgiveness Gal Shachar Evergreen Riding Towards Life
12
CA
Goat Island Daimh Daimh Highlands and Islands V. 1
21
UK
Hills Brian Eade Straight Furrow Free Time
4
UK
Irish Whiskey Edgar Gabriel The Chicago Rovers Marshfield
3
IL
It's Been Reel Brian Trew The Rogues Real Men Wear Kilts
2
FL
J. Car Hornpipe/P. Railroad/…. Bonnie Rideout Bonnie Rideout Scottish Inheritance
10
VA
June Tune/The Road to Glengarry Jeremy Kittel Jeremy Kittel Celtic Fiddle
11
MI
Lifting The Sod/Linen Cap/Molly O…. EJ Jones Turlach Boylan Shame The Devil
3
TX
Lochaber Gathering Blazin Fiddles Blazin Fiddles Highlands and Islands V. 1
9
UK
Martin's Saraband Barry Carter INISH For Cryin' Out Loud!
3
UT
Obby Oss Jan Wood-Cochran Tintangel Clare on the Moors
16
CA
Stairwell Time/ The Slipping Jig/… Jeremy Kittel Jeremy Kittel Roaming
2
MI
Summer's End/Elly's Autumn Jeremy Kittel Jeremy Kittel Roaming
7
MI
Tear in the Wind Danny O'Flaherty Danny O'Flaherty Heroes
7
LA
The End Of The World EJ Jones Turlach Boylan Shame The Devil
7
TX
The Steamboat/Thomond Bridge MacDonald, MacFarlane MacDonald/MacFarlane Highlands and Islands V. 1
2
UK
The Trig Jig/Mom's Jig Jeremy Kittel Jeremy Kittel Celtic Fiddle
4
MI
Unfinished Business Emerald Rose Emerald Rose Celtic Crescent
13
GA
Weeting Fair B. E. Eade Straight Furrow Free Time
1
UK

Children's Song Nominees Songwriter(s) Artist Album
Track
Location
4 Little Girls Steve Weeks Steve Weeks Alphabet Songs Vol. I
7
CO
Animals Barney Saltzberg Barney Saltzberg Where, Oh, Where's My…
2
CA
Beethoven's Wig Perlmutter, Beethoven Beethoven's Wig Sing Along Symphonies
1
CA
You've Gotta Believe Me Nachtrieb, Zesiger Anne Nachtrieb Zesiger AESOP for all ages
6
CA
Fishing In A Wishing Well Scotty & Lulu Scotty & Lulu Fish Food
4
MS
Five Minutes More Bill Harley Bill Harley Hear & Gone in 60 Seconds
22
CA
Gootcha Gotcha Giggles Rachel Sumner Rachel Sumner Join The Parade
4
TN
Harriet the Spy Heitler-Klevans Two of a Kind Connections
4
PA
He Looked So Good Nachtrieb, Zesiger, Dean Anne Nachtrieb Zesiger AESOP for all ages
10
CA
It's a Drag to be a Dragon Morgan, Hordinski Zak Morgan When Bull-Frogs Croak
5
OH
Miranda Magoo McPhatt Cary Cooper Cary Cooper Gypsy Train
11
TX
More Than Just A Minute Justin Roberts Justin Roberts Hear & Gone in 60 Seconds
3
CA
Mud Maryl Skinner Maryl Skinner, Michael Monroe Antler, Bear, Kazoo…
8
MN
Only Four Laurie McClain Laurie McClain The Child Behind My Eyes
3
TN
No Jumping on the Bed B., J., C. Barber The Barbers Bouncing Shoes
6
CT
The Grandparents' Song Shana Smith Shana Banana Song in my Pocket
13
FL
The Popcorn Song (live!) Shana Smith Shana Banana Song in my Pocket
8
FL
The Pox of Chicken Zak Morgan Zak Morgan When Bull-Frogs Croak
3
OH
They Got Feet Carver, Welbourne George Carver / Papa Mali Down at the Zoo
3
TX
Everything Has A Place/Galen's Song Decter, Nachmanoff B. Decter and D. Nachmanoff Another Big Day
9
CA
Tropeothe Pirate Monty Harper Monty Harper Take Me to Your Library
8
OK
What Kind Of Cat Are You? Billy Jonas Billy Jonas What Kind Of Cat Are You?
1
NC

College Rock Song Nom. Songwriter(s) Artist Album
Track
Location
All The Time In The World Fisher, Link, Bright Burke Lazlo Bane All The Time In The World
1
CA
And So It Began Christopher Hoffee Atom Orr Wake (Demo)
2
CA
Another Rung Higher But A Little…. Scott Miller Nick Dastardly We're All Driving the Train
8
DC
Atlantic Man Patrick Dennis Patrick Dennis Atlantic EP
1
CA
Bad Math (1+1=1) Spencer Albee ROCKTOPUS I Love You! Good Morning!
5
ME
Be It All Jack Petras Miracle Vendor Miracle Vendor
1
GA
Be My Ex-Girlfriend Jacobs, Trubic Evil Jake Be My Ex-Girlfriend
7
NY
Dirt McDaid McDaid 4 Songs
1
FL
Double Dutch Joel Zwicky Boom Candle Critical Mass
1
WI
Evolution Queen Lombardo, Kohl 10 Heads High From Here to Tupelo
1
NY
Go Away Chad Hollister Chad Life
8
CA
Hey, Stalker Jordan Munoz Jordan Munoz Jordan Munoz
1
WA
I Can't Believe Worry Stones Worry Stones You Don't Know What…
2
MD
Loser of the Year John Kaplan Bicycle Thieves The Second Place Confession
1
DC
Medicine Copley, Wong The Animators Help is on the Way
6
NY
MIR The Kicks The Kicks The Kicks
1
NY
Runway D. Scott, K. Scott Swirl 360 EP
1
CA
Staring at the Sun Cromie, Lerner, Yang, Balling The Booda Velvets Staring At The Sun
1
GA
Superman Fisher, Link, Bright Burke Lazlo Bane All The Time In The World
3
CA
This is a Love Song Todd Herfindal Single Welcome Nada
2
CA
Till Your Love Comes Back Around Ethan Ethan Entropy Boy (Sampler)
1
GA
You're the Lightning Taylor, Saari Marigold Engine In A Big Room
1
IL

Contemporary Song Nom. Songwriter(s) Artist Album
Track
Location
818 Alexander, Silverman Cindy Alexander Smash
9
CA
Believe In Something K. Fisher Fisher Uppers & Downers (2CD)
12
CA
Close To Me Karchner, Rose Eclipse Think Twice
7
UT
Decade and One Vienna Teng Vienna Teng Waking Hour
13
CA
Don’t Wait Up Colin Hay Colin Hay Company Of Strangers
10
CA
Eric's Song Vienna Teng Vienna Teng Waking Hour
10
CA
Favorite Angel Lewis, Hill Jag Star Crazy Place
12
TN
Goin' Back Olderman, Rogers Jayne Olderman The Journey by J. Olderman
8
GA
I Don't Want To Say Goodnight Graydon, Magness, Ballard Planet 3 feat. Jay Graydon Music From The Planet
5
CA
I Wanted You To Know S. & R. MacCalla Livin Out Loud Livin Out Loud: Then and Now
6
CA
If I'm Still Your Girl Christine Sandtorv Ephemera Balloons And Champagne
12
Norway
Love Theme Gayle Chapman Gayle Chapman Gayle Chapman
2
ID
Nice Guy Copley, Wong The Animators Help is on the Way
1
NY
Never Would Have Said Goodbye Annica Annica Annica
3
CA
One True Love Tammy Edwards Tammy Edwards "One True Love"
3
IA
Sign of Life Jen & Rob Slocumb Martha's Trouble Still
8
ON
Take Me With You Jessi Lynn Jessi Lynn Just Me & My Guitar
10
WI
Tell Me The Truth Cooper, Prasada-Rao The Dreamsicles The Dreamsicles
4
TX
Tumble Rasmussen, Copeland, Aylor Eric Copeland Demo
1
TX

Cont. Christian Song Nom. Songwriter(s) Artist Album
Track
Location
A Word From The Father G. Mayes Various Artists Street Gospel Vol.1
1
TX
Ain't It Like Him Edwin Hawkins Sarah DeLane Not Goin' Back
5
TN
Amazed Rachel Potter Rachel Potter Come Back Home
2
FL
Closer To God Mancarious A. Austin Mancarious A Austin Have Mercy
6
FL
Colors of Praise Faith Rivera Faith Rivera Wonder
1
CA
Ever Walk With Me Lord Peter Mayer Peter Mayer Stirrin' Up The Water
2
TN
Give Me Sign Mikki Mikki Kornegay Give Me A Sign
2
PA
Heart and Soul Christopher, Beerhorst shawn christopher drink from the fountain
6
IL
If My Father Says Go Jim Vilandre Jim Vilandre Believe The Dream
5
MN
Let Him Leslie McGee Eurisa Kyme Leslie McGee Demo
2
CA
Open Me Up Soulja Soulja Genesis A.D.
3
UT
Pretending Rachel Potter Rachel Potter Come Back Home
7
FL
Probably Rachel Potter Rachel Potter Come Back Home
5
FL
God's Divine Plan Rasmussen, Furhman, Breen Dave Brooks Demo
9
TX
Shine On Shawn Christopher shawn christopher drink from the fountain
2
IL
All I Have Alwin Rhymz Suhreal Rhymz Suhreal
5
WI
Stirrin' Up The Water Peter Mayer Peter Mayer Stirrin' Up The Water
1
TN
The Word David M. Bailey David M. Bailey Lost and Found
10
VA
You Gotta Believe Rackley, Terry Tony Rackley Fields of Carolina
1
SC

Country Song Nominees Songwriter(s) Artist Album
Track
Location
All Messed Up North 2 South North 2 South Cruisin
1
FL
Border to Border, Coast to Coast David Cline David Cline Border To Border, Coast To Coast
1
TX
Change Hughes, Manor, Arreguin Deirdre Hughes "Change"
1
CA
Check Please Michaels, Jefferson Jon Michaels Stones
2
TN
Didn't It Rain P. & M. Kennedy The Kennedys Get It Right
2
NY
Do You Know Me Patton-Johnston, Brokop Eve Selis Do You Know Me
3
CA
We Can Fly Oliver, Paquette, Seekal Marysue Proveaux Wishing On A Satellite
1
NJ
Fields of Carolina Tony Rackley Tony Rackley Fields of Carolina
3
SC
High School Melody Guy Melody Guy Signs Of Trouble
11
OR
I Don't Wanna Know Staff Mahan Steff Mahan Steff Mahan
1
TN
It All Comes Back 2U Madison, Fox Rylee Madison The Life of Rylee
1
NS
It Was a Great Day Lori Kelley Lori Kelley Like Sea Glass
1
VA
Love is the Only Rescue John Bunzow John Bunzow DARKNESS AND LIGHT
1
TN
Love Me Like You Lost Me Andrea Stople Melissa Lewis Simple Life