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2023 MAMA Awards



THREE 2023 "MAMA AWARDS" SONG OF THE YEAR WINS FOR BECKY WILES!
 * WINNER* SONG OF THE YEAR COUNTRY - AMERICANA:  Call Me Crazy
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WINNER* SONG OF THE YEAR COUNTRY - TRADITIONAL:  Co-Pilot
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WINNER* SONG OF THE YEAR COUNTRY - ALTERNATIVE:  Mr. Miyagi

Becky Wiles' Free Kind of Me

Becky Wiles, a country/folk singer/songwriter based in Oregon, Wisconsin (near Madison), has won the SongwriterUniverse "Best Song Of The Month" Contest for her song, "Free Kind of Me." This song is included on her debut album, Free Kind of Me, which she released independently last month (August 2022).

Wiles began playing piano at age six and started writing songs when she was 10. Her music has been inspired by such favorite artists as Natalie Merchant, Indigo Girls, the Chicks and Crosby, Stills & Nash. "I was attracted to folk harmonies and acoustic music," she said.

She attended the University of Madison at Wisconsin, where she majored in piano performance before graduating with a bachelor's degree in journalism. She then served in the Peace Corps for two years and lived in Poland during that time. Upon her return to the U.S., she earned an MBA at the UW-Madison School of Business and is now president of the UPH-Meriter Health Foundation.

In 2021, Wiles turned her focus back to songwriting and performing live. She was encouraged by Roy Elkins, founder & CEO of popular music site Broadjam, to record her debut album, Free Kind of Me and referred her to producer Jake Johnson.

On her return to music, Wiles said, "I wrote 'Free Kind of Me' in 2021. It's a song about coming back to your true free self, without any layers of worldly expectations, or settling that has been done to please others; the peeling off of everything that doesn't belong in your life. It's returning to the most authentic version of yourself."

Currently, Wiles is promoting her new album, and she's been busy playing live shows in Wisconsin. She also hopes to place her songs in films and TV shows, and to write songs for other artists.

--Dale Kawashima, SongWriterUniverse, September 2022

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SKY HIGH MUSIC LABS
over 30 days ago to Becky Wiles

Hi Becky, I love the song and of course, your voice. Do you ever collaborate? I read a couple of the comments, and it's happened to me too, late response from the listers.... I had one that took a year before I got the contract.....anyway if interested in collaborating, each out. Thanks Marvin. SKY HIGH MUSIC LABS

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SKY HIGH MUSIC LABS
over 30 days ago

Here I am again. I've got a Bluegrass song about a nurse...... crying out for your voice..... let me know



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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago to Becky Wiles

Hi Becky, nice to mix!
There are great Artists on here, which you will already know!
Which of your favourite songs would you wish me to hear? You select and I will enjoy!
You will have heard my, "Dear Jane" from the Country Top Ten so I think you may like, "One Night Stand", The Promise" and "I See Her Dancing".
I reckon your vocals would be great for them!
Cheers, jim

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Becky Wiles
over 30 days ago

Hey there! Thank you so much for reaching out! I'll take a listen over the holidays to these and be in touch!



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Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago to Becky Wiles

Absolutely love, "Send Me", Becky!
It's simplicity of quality guitar backing and superb, empathetic vocals make it a Classic!
I imagine putting your vinyl on the turntable and sitting back with a favourite glass!
No better compliment!
I found your song in the Country Chart here!
A rare find!

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Becky Wiles
over 30 days ago

Oh thank you so much for this feedback. It's a special song to me.

Jim Aitken
over 30 days ago

Becky, I reckon me giving you five stars has moved your song above mine in the Country Top Ten.
Now you are No. 1 and My, "Dear Jane" is No. 2.
I'm happy since I am No. 1 in another six Top Ten categories?
Go girl!

Becky Wiles
over 30 days ago

Oh no! Well THANK YOU! And congrats to you!



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