On January 18, 2021, Stonedef Records, Inc., announces that The JPF Music Awards (Just Plain Folks) were announced on December 28, 2020 and that Billboard hit singer/songwriter Fawn® won Best Dance Album, Best Dance Song and placed in the runner-up and finalist positions in three other song and album categories.
Billboard Hit Singer-Songwriter Fawn Wins Multiple Honors at the 2020 JPF Music Awards
Due to COVID – 19, the JPF Music Awards were announced on December 28, 2020 online on the JPF Music YouTube channel at 8pm EST. Winners, runner-ups and the top four album finalists and top six song finalists in each category were disclosed within a two hour and eighteen minute program by JPF Music Organization founder Brian Austin Whitney.
There were 4,203 judges from around the world listening to 71,700 album entries and over 230,000 song entries, with a multi-genre mix of music categories, 63 song categories and 75 album categories. Fawn® won Best Dance Album, “Idiosyncratic” and Best Dance Single, “Small” and won runner-up for Best Holiday Song, “Christmas Time”, the finalist positions for Best Alternative Song, “Over” and Best Holiday Album, “Angels We Have Heard On High.”
Fawn® said: “As a songwriter and independent artist, having this type of recognition is such a blessing. When I learned about the odds of winning or placing in the top five categories, I was blown away. These honors I’ve been given, are from real world listeners and that means a lot to me. I am indebted to Marty Panzer and Pat Pattison for their lyrical mentorship and John Bettis for his encouraging support over the years. I am so grateful an organization Like JPF Music exists. They are a light at the end of a very long, dark tunnel.”
Billboard Hit Singer-Songwriter Fawn Wins Multiple Honors at the 2020 JPF Music Awards
At the online JPF Music Awards, Whitney said: “If you’re a nominee and you don’t show up in the finals tonight, don’t feel bad. It was harder to get a nomination in our awards by the sheer number of entries than it is to get a nomination in the Grammys, so it’s a big achievement.”
If you happen to be in the top six or the top four, I hope that you’ll celebrate! For the first time ever, we have an Honorable Mention category for songs or albums that just missed getting into the top finishers by a single vote or less. 2020 has been rough on everybody and I think this was a great way to have a really positive and upbeat ending to the year. We want to bring as much positive attention as we can to these talents.”
On Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Singer-songwriter and record producer Marlon Saunders has released a new song “Dark Day” on ENSE Music.
“Dark Day” is a virtual collaboration with music producer, classical/jazz pianist and all-around synth nerd, John Manni.
John said, “I feel like we actually did something to be proud of, we created something that will make a dent in the world for the better, something to help continued change and give hope at the same time. There were zero egos involved, just the great creator’s work working through us and I am thankful for every single second of this process.”
Also Marlon Saunders said, “The song speaks to the complexities we are facing in The United States of America with systemic racism and systemic racism. The idea of Jesus singing the blues, for me is a very powerful image, allowing the mind to imagine Jesus having a dark hue that is not European.”
“I tried to weave what we are seeing in our country today—the senseless killings of black bodies, hoping conversations could be shared with the idea of honoring life and all black lives. I pray one day we will hold space that is not entangled in hatred.” concluded Marlon
Marlon is a Berklee College Of Music Alumni and veteran in the music industry. He has worked with various artists such as Michael Jackson, Cynthia Erivo, Lauryn Hill, Javier Colon, Billy Joel, Sting, Bobby McFerrin, Joe Henderson, Ron Carter, Shawn Colvin, Nine Inch Nails, Jane Siberry, Shania Twain, Martha Wash, and Dance Theatre of Harlem and has toured and gathered singers and directed choirs for artists such as Stevie Wonder, Sam Smith, Logic, Mondo Cozmo and Andrea Bocelli.
Marlon has contributed to the video game scene as well, particularly games made by Sega. He is best known for doing vocals on both versions of Knuckles’ theme, “Unknown From M.E.” in Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2. Marlon also performs on the soundtrack to the Burning Rangers game, singing one of the ending songs, “We are Burning Rangers” and has performed a Christmas a cappella version of “Dreams Dreams”, the theme from Night Into Dreams with a small vocal ensemble that can be heard during the ending credits of Christmas Nights as well as on its soundtrack.
Marlon also made a brief appearance in the film Enchanted as a calypso singer who sings “That’s How You Know” with Amy Adams and made a cameo appearance in Billboard Hit singer-songwriter Fawn’s song “Wait For The Sun Black Lives Matter”.
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Debra Wilson and Fawn. Photo credit to: Melissa Schwartz
On July 9, 2020, Stonedef Records, Inc., announced that Billboard hit songwriter and recording artist Fawn’s “Wait For The Sun” featuring Debra Wilson. Also joining forces are Joanna Cassidy, Judy Tenuta, Kate Linder, Shanice Wilson and many others in
support of Black Lives Matter.
“After seeing the horrific video footage of Ahmaud Arbery being murdered in cold blood, I couldn’t sleep. It haunted me. Then I heard about Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Elijah
McClain and countless others.” said Billboard Hit Recording Artist Fawn.
Fawn immediately started to reach out to her, friends, acquaintances and colleagues, asking them to join with their voices.
Actress Kate Linder from The Young and the Restless. Photo credit to: Bob Freeman
“I couldn’t take it any longer, and I can no longer be silent, so I’m adding my voice against the atrocities, injustices and heinous actions people of color go through daily.” concluded Fawn.
“Wait for The Sun” is a song Fawn wrote about struggling and fighting your way through difficult, dark times. The message of the chorus, “Wait for The Sun” is a reminder to hold on because the sun is going to come out again.” A key unifying line is, “let the love remind you we’re one, and wait for the sun.”
The music video has a handful of soulful celebrities and people uniting for a spiritual journey into cosmic positivity and change. When Fawn saw Debra Wilson’s silent monologue performed to the song, there was one particular moment she felt captured the anguish, pain and frustration of the African American community.
June 20, 2020, Hollywood, CA — Hollywood’s Award Winning and Hit Recording Artist Fawn releases 2 new videos. She also released a new song title “Wait For The Sun”. This song is about the uncertain times that we are living and we have been affecting us with the pandemic CoronaVirus 19.
It is very cool to see father and son John and Leo Palisano been featured on this excellent production by award winning and hit recording artist Fawn.
“Wait For The Sun. This song reflects these frustrating times dealing with the challenges in our world.” said Hit Recording Music Artist Fawn.
Wait For The Sun was credits are for Words, music and performance by Fawn®. Music video edited by Fawn and shot by John Palisano.
Also due to the recent murder of African Americans by Police Department in the USA. She release a video of her hit song “Perfect”
“Perfect. Is a song about striving to become the best you, you can be.” Concluded Fawn.
On Tuesday, November 17, 2015, Stonedef Records announced that they are releasing a new album this Friday, November 20, 2015 from the Billboard hit recording artist Fawn.
The album entitled, “Remnants” is an 11 song CD of original piano-based compositions written by the award-winning singer/songwriter and composer. Fifty percent of the proceeds through December 31, 2015 will benefit The Pepper Foundation, a non-profit animal rescue organization dedicated to saving the lives of senior and special needs dogs.
Fawn (aka ‘Songirl’) is recognized for her television, film, commercials, pop and dance songs, so this is a departure from her past musical endeavors. According to Fawn, “Even though I’m known more for my pop songs and dance hit, I’ve always written piano pieces, as well as many other styles of music, and I decided to compile some of my piano compositions into an album.” Another immense change is her easily recognized lady Godiva blond braids. This album cover shows Fawn for the first time, braid-less, with what she proclaims to be her “normal hair when it’s not tied up”.
With half of all sales from this album going to dogs, it’s no wonder the front of the album cover depicts Fawn with her beloved rescue dog (an American Eskimo appropriately named ‘Composer’), who lived to the age of 23. Fawn recalls, “He was the one true love of my life, who knew me better than I knew myself.” Fawn continued, “These are the songs that reveal my inner makings—the turmoil, the heart ache—they are the compositions I wrote when my feelings were so strong, that all I could do was sit at the piano and allow the emotions to flow through my fingers onto the piano. Those deep, heart-wrenching moments were so profound and personal that no words were able to come out.” Fawn concluded, “The music from this album poured out of my soul, like a river overflowing and these musical pieces are the result of my emotions and tears.”
President and founder of The Pepper Foundation, Julie Chadwick said, “It is a great honor that the amazing songwriter Fawn is sharing her music with the world and with us this holiday season by donating 50% of all proceeds to the Pepper Foundation.” She explained, “The Pepper Foundation is dedicated to rescuing special needs senior dogs from high kill shelters and we are very lucky and blessed that an incredible artist like Fawn is so generously supporting our mission.” Julie concluded, “With each purchase of Fawn’s album, you will be helping save another precious life and help them get the medical care and love each of them so desperately needs.”
Fawn explained, “I think Julie is very passionate about these little innocent seniors and special needs animals. She is compassionate, caring and gets them top notch care, meets their medical needs, finds them wonderful homes or fosters so they can be loved up until the end, like they deserve. She truly cares about seniors that families dump at the shelter, and the specialized dogs that get left behind. She will leave no stone unturned when it comes to their happiness, health and over all well-being. She’s just fantastic.”
stonedef_records@yahoo.com or thepepperfoundation.org (http://thepepperfoundation.org/) with the subject: “Remnants” and the digital album will be delivered to your email address. You can also purchase Fawn’s 2 Holiday albums: “Angels We Have Heard On High” and “Ode To Amour” which will also benefit the Pepper Foundation.
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Diversity News Magazine Special Spring and Summer 2015 Featuring The Young and the Restless Star Kate Linder
Hollywood Star Recipient and Actress Kate Linder from The Young and the Restless featured on Diversity News Magazine
Diversity News Magazine Special Spring and Summer 2015 Featuring Hollywood Walk of Fame Star and Recipient, The Young and the Restless Star Actress Kate Linder.
On April 1, 2015, Diversity News Publications, publisher of Diversity News Magazine unveiled the release of their Special Print Edition Magazine for the Spring and Summer 2015 Featuring The Young and the Restless Star Kate Linder. Kate Linder is an actress, activist, humanitarian & Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Recipient.
“I’m so honored to be on the cover page of the Diversity News Magazine special print edition. What a wonderful way to celebrate my 33rd year on “The Young and the Restless” and 8th anniversary of receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. I couldn’t be more delighted, especially because all of this allows me the privilege of bringing more attention to my favorite charities, from The ALS Association and the Los Angeles Mission to the charity teas we do with my generous castmates from “The Young and the Restless” in Canada for both the Canadian Cancer Society and for the March of Dimes Canada’s Conductive Education® (CE) program.” said actress Kate Linder.
Billboard hit recording artist Fawn said, “Kate Linder is a soap opera icon and I’m thrilled she is on the cover of Diversity News Magazine. She’s a such a talented actress and a wonderful person – beautiful inside and out, congratulations Kate!”
As we promised our loyal fans and readers in our January 2015 press release spoiler, the next issue, scheduled to be available in print in April 2015, will feature a familiar celebrity. We hope to continue reaching out to important celebrities and powerful newsmakers and shakers to embrace our magazine covers.
“In this issue we honor and feature a Hollywood Star that cares and is a loving daughter and wife. She is “The Young and the Restless” actress, activist, and STAR Kate Linder, and receives this honor because of the hard work she does to give back to our community. We really need more people like her in this world.” said Steven Escobar, President and Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine and President of Diversity News Publications.
To find out why our team decided to feature actress Kate Linder on the front cover of our special print magazine you must order your print or digital copy of the Spring and Summer 2015 Special Print Issue.
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – JUNE 09: Recording Artist Fawn attends CSW and LA Pride Host ‘An Evening of Pride’ with Sharon Osborune at Club Eleven on June 9, 2010 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Brian Putnam/FilmMagic)
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