December, 2024 - On December 5, my lovely wife Joanne and I were at the capitol building in Helena to attend the Montana Governor’s Arts Award ceremony. Given every two years, it’s the highest honor that the State of Montana bestows upon artists who work in the literary, visual or performing arts. There were five artists who received the award this year, and I was one of them. You can watch the ceremony by clicking here. My part in the ceremony starts about 10 seconds before the 52 minute mark.

November, 2024 - Well folks, it looks like the fine people of the International Western Music Association - click here - like my music because they have bestowed upon me the award of Songwriter of the Year and Album of the Year for my most recent recording “Snow On The Wineglass”. I’m thrilled and honored. In a couple of weeks my bride Joanne and I will go up to the capitol building in Helena so I can receive the Montana Governor’s Art Award. 2024 has been good!