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Pittsburgh Artists Receive 11 Nominationsfor Just Plain Folks Music AwardsIn 1985, Just Plain Folks' underlying philosophy of inclusiveness and support (as well as its name) was established by then Depauw University student Brian Austin Whitney. Although the orginal organization was primarily made up of theater actors, Just Plain Folks' current incarnation, based in Indianapolis, IN is "an ever growing group of songwriters, recording artists, music publishers, record labels, performing arts societies, educational institutions, recording studios and engineers, producers, legal professionals, publicists and journalists, publications, music manufacturers and retailers and about every other type of member of the music industry." The 2002 Just Plain Folks Music Awards selection committee received over 7,800 CDs and more than 100,000 songs to be reviewed. From this immense pool, Pittsburgh artists secured eleven nominations including five for singer/songwriter Dave Pahanish. The annual Just Plain Folks Music Awards show will be held in Los Angeles in early 2003. BLUES SONG NOMINEE"Something's Got To Give" from LIVE AT THE BLUES CAFE, Songwriters: Tony Janflone Jr. & Mike Sweeney, Artist: Tony Janflone Jr. CHILDRENS SONG & ALBUM NOMINEE"Bed Bug Bounce" from LITTLE ANIMALS CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN SONG NOMINEES"Billy the Kid" from SHINE MALE SINGER-SONGWRITER SONG & ALBUM NOMINEE"Shine" from SHINE NEW FOLK SONG NOMINEE"The One That Got Away" from SHINE Songwriter/Artist: Dave Pahanish HARD ROCK SONG NOMINEE"Big House" from DADDY SAC Songwriter/Artist: Big House Pete HOLIDAY ALBUM NOMINEEHOLIDAY Artist: Cityscape MODERN ROCK SONG NOMINEE"Barbie Q" from PRETZEL SEX, Songwriter(s): Tripper & Buzz Poets Artist: Buzz Poets OPERA / THEATER ALBUM NOMINEEHOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING?, Artist: The Bellefield Singers TRIBUTE SONG NOMINEE"Circle Of Love" from CIRCLE OF LOVE Songwriters/Artists: Carol Lee Espy & Jim DiSpirito |
