I just got an e-mail from the Dallas Songwriters telling me that four of my songs made it to the semifinalist level in the "Christian/Inspirational" category. Any other JPF folks out there on the list? I know my friend Jaime Michaels is in the "singer-songwriter" list.

Well, now that I think of it, here's the semifinalist list. Maybe you'll recognize someone you know.

Michael R. J. Roth


COUNTRY/FOLK/BLUEGRASS

The Bed Where We Made Her by Jeff Moxcey
Love Is A Rollercoaster by Jeff Moxcey
The Rest Is Chemistry by Donna Aylor
The Texas Campfire Song by Billy Byron
I'm Think'n 'Bout Love by H.D. Flagle
Simple Things by Jill Larsen
My Girl Likes To Drive by Darcy Green
Dreaming Alone by Jim Berryhill
That's What Your Woman Want's To Hear by Jeff Moxcey
I Want That Night Back by Donna Aylor
Take Me Home Wind by Willie McCulloch
For Awhile by Peter Nelson
I'm Wanting You So by Michael Hollingsworth
Give Me Something To Love Again by Donna Aylor
Just Ask by Misty Rae Sereff

SINGER/ SONGWRITER
Angelus by Jaime Michaels
Belfast Novels by Willie McCulloch
Gift of Love by Robert Blume
Win, Lose or Draw by Jeff Reed
The Wind by Mel Strait
Nourish The Spirit by Billy Rawlett
Don't Miss You by Karen Jacobsen
Roll the Dice by Howard Kirpatrick
Looking For A Miracle by Tom Sykes
Tear Drops On Violets by Will Carroll
Two Weeks After by M.L. Bolton
Now by Mark Irvin
Forgotten Memories by Kelly Hagood

CHRISTIAN/ INSPIRATIONAL

Acknowledge God by Lesesne Kunz
Dare I Leave God by Paula Nichols White
God Gives His Love International by James Cornelius
He Will Answer Me by Michael Roth
(But) I Believe In You by Lesesne Kunz
The Light Of The World by Michael Roth
Lord, Let Me Hear You by Jackie D’Souza
Morning In The Promised Land by Michael Roth
Ruler Of The Wind by Ann Cornelius
Weapons Of Love by Michael Roth

NOVELTY/PATRIOTIC/SPECIAL OCCASSION

Distant Glory by Brian Terrell
That’s Our Dawg by David Cline
Manhattan by Tom Sykes
Let Freedom Ring by Kay Seamayer
September Sky by Cynthia James
The Flag Still Stands by Jill Larsen
Enduring Freedom by David Fox
Yes We Can by J. C. Tubbs
The Legend Christmas Flame by Gene Carrington
Hold Your Fire by Mari Flynn
Texas Campfire Song by Billy Byron
Stand United or Fall by Marco Talairco


POP/ROCK/R&B

Are You Missing Me by Holly Watson
My Precious Love Rachael Sage
Words You Take Me Home With by Dustin Aylor
All In Day by Dustin Aylor
What, What Did I Say? By Kelly Hagood
Sweet Maxine By Kelly Hagood
Angel by Rachael Sage
Afraid to Dance by Mark Oates
Put a Hold on You by Gene Carrington
I, Croupier by Shawn Summers
Shine Your Monkey by Shawn Summers


CHILDREN'S

Icky Pooh by Allan Amenta
Raccoon Rings by Russell Southcott
Texas Campfire Song by Billy Byron
Bumbo by Brian Waite Band
Supercar by Brian Waite Band
I Like Myself by Brian Waite Bank
No Reason to Cry by Laura Pastor
Give My Smile to You by Laura Pastor
Yellow Bicycle by Billy Byron
Friends of Bo by Gene Carrington

LOVE SONGS/ EZ LISTENING

Afraid to Dance by Mark Oates
Are You Missin' Me? by Holly Watson
Through the Eyes of My Heart by Donna Aylor
Heartbroken by Holly Watson
Just a Prayer From Your Soul by Louie Cate
It's Too Late Not to Love You by Vern Dailey
I'm the Lucky One by Michael Hollingsworth
I Want That Night Back by Donna Aylor
Here in My Heart by Karen Jacobsen
After Forever is Gone by Jeff Reed

BARE BONES

Blue Song by Gregg Buran
Remember by Louie Cate
Heartbroken by Holly Watson
Icebergs by ML Bolton
Silent Thunder by J. C. Tubbs
Border To Border Coast To Coast by David Cline
The Survivor Song by Lisa Vincent
Texas Campfire Song by Billy Byron
When The Guitars Cry by Billy Byron
Electricity In Tennessee by Mike Cantwell

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