I read that the fantastic Southern-fried folk/rock Zac Brown Band – having won a 2004 Battle of the Band contest for The Rock Boat and played a number of cruises since then – is inviting a songwriter to join him and some amazing other artists on this fall’s cruise, “Sailing Southern Ground.” So, of course, I entered! Lo and behold, I found out yesterday that I’d made it to the semifinals. Hurray! If I make it to the top 25, the band will check me out and then…who knows?

The contest is being run by American Songwriter, and you can check out my American Songspace page here. I hope you’ll keep your fingers crossed, and kindly send your good, country-cruising vibes my way! :)