Feeling Grateful: My “Artist of the Year” Moment

Wow… what a beautiful surprise today. I’m still taking it all in. To be named “Artist of the Year” by STL Smooth Jazz Ultimate Entertainment—my heart is full. Truly. I’m humbled, grateful, and honestly a little emotional.

There are days in this journey when I feel unstoppable, and there are days when I wonder if I should keep going. Moments like this remind me why I do what I do. They push me to keep growing, keep creating, and keep believing.

To every artist out there: never give up on your dreams. God sees your heart, your effort, your passion. Even when it feels like no one is watching, He is.

Thank you so much to STL Smooth Jazz for this honor. Your support means more than you know. And to the amazing people who continue to lift me up—LaVelle Powell, Lin Rountree, NILS, Michael J Calhoun, Pete Tokar, Wayne Preston, Rex Salas, Studio-333—you’re part of this blessing too.

From STL Smooth Jazz:

Help me to congratulate the CST Show Artist Of The Year, the incredibly talented singer and songwriter Heidi Tann! She is definitely one of the shining stars in the music industry. May your creativity continue to soar to new heights in the new year. Congratulations!