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Awards

WAMI 2023

Apr. 26, 2023: Alaria won a WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music industry) for Pop, R & B, Rap & Electronic Song Of The Year for " Nobody Else Like You." [article here]

Trauma Informed Voice Professional Badge

Jan. 2023: Alaria completed certification as a Trauma Informed Voice Professional

2022 Producer of  Year - Alaria Taylor

Jan. 2023: Alaria named "Music Producer of the Year" for 2022 in the Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee awards

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"With numerous songwriting awards under her belt already in both regional and national competitions, Alaria Taylor has shown a commitment not only to her own music, but to enhancing the careers of those around her as well. In addition to producing music, Taylor is the Milwaukee director of Chick Singer night, a nationwice showcase that gives a platform to female artists."

WAMI 2008 nominee

2008 WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) nomination:

  • Folk/Acoustic Act of the Year

14th Annual Billboard Magazine World Song Contest

  • Americana/Folk Category, Honorable Mention: Time of Angels
  • Latin Category, Honorable Mention: Time of Angels
  • Pop Category, Honorable Mention: Time of Angels
  • Americana/Folk Category, Honorable Mention: Bread or Water
WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Awards

2007 WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) nominations:

  • 2007 Female Vocalist of the Year
  • 2007 Folk/Acoustic Artist of the Year
National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences - logo

National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences - The Grammys

  • 2006: Alaria Taylor named Voting Member of the Grammys
    Grammy Awards - logo


VH-1 Save The Music: 2007 Song of the Year Contest

  • Finalist: Unfinished Business
Luna Guitars

Alaria receives endorsement deal from Luna Guitars
"These are the most beautiful guitars I have ever seen and they are designed especially for women."

" Check it out: www.lunaguitars.com

2006 Billboard Magazine World Songwriting Contest

  • Honorable Mention: Bread or Water
  • Honorable Mention: Time of Angels
WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Awards

2006 WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Awards

  • Folk/Acoustic Act of the Year nomination!
Kweevak.com Music Magazine

The Kweevak.com 2005 "Reader's Survey Awards"

  • 4th place nationally: Unfinished Business
WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Awards

2005 WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Awards

  • CD/Recording of the Year nominee: Unfinished Business
  • Song of the Year nominee: Patiently

7th annual Great American Song Contest

  • Honor Award: Pop/Adult Contemporary: Clinging Like a Leaf
  • Honor Award: Country: This Isn’t What I Ordered

2004 Billboard Magazine World Song Contest

  • Pop Category: Honorable Mention: One Hour A Day
  • Pop Category: Honorable Mention: Patiently
  • World Music Category: Honorable Mention: Unfinished Business
  • Country/Folk Category: Honorable Mention: Impatiently;
Songwriters of Wisconsin International

Songwriters of Wisconsin International (SOWI) - 2004

  • 1st place: 2004 Rock/Pop Song of the Year: Patiently
  • 1st place: 2004 Folk Song of the Year: Patiently
  • 1st place: 2004 Novelty Song of the Year: This Isn't What I Ordered
  • 4th place: 2004 Adult Contemporary Song: Patiently
  • 5th place: 2004 Rock/Pop Song: One Hour a Day
  • Honorable Mention: 2004 Adult Contemporary Song: Waiting For You
  • Honorable Mention: 2004 Open Category: One Hour a Day
Midwest Song Contest - Madison Songwriters Group

Midwest Song Contest

  • Honorable Mention: Novelty: This Isn’t What I Ordered
  • Honorable Mention: Country: Impatiently


VH1 Save The Music: Song of the Year Contest 2004

  • Runner Up: Folk category: Unfinished Business
  • Runner Up: Pop: Patiently and One Hour a Day
  • Runner Up: Adult Contemporary: Clinging Like a Leaf
  • Runner Up: Rock: Immunity
  • Runner Up: Country: Impatiently
  • Runner Up: Christian/Gospel: One Hour A Day
Songwriters of Wisconsin International

Songwriters of Wisconsin International (SOWI) - 2003

  • 3rd place: 2003 Lyric Category: The Man I'll Never Be
  • 5th place: 2003 Rock/Pop Song: Unfinished Business

1998 Billboard World Song Contest:

  • Pop Category: Honorable Mention: You're My Prince
  • Pop Category: Honorable Mention: Why Oh Why
 

1998 Wisconsin Composers Circle Song Contest:

  • 1st place: 1998 Pop Songwriter of the Year: Why Oh Why
ASCAP logo

ASCAP Advanced Songwriters Workshop in NYC 1999:

  • invited to attend this very small invitation only workshop.
 

1997 Great American Love Song Contest:

  • Winner: finalists included on nationally distributed CD: You're My Prince
Songwriters of Wisconsin International

Songwriters Of Wisconsin, International (SOWI) 1997:
1997 Songwriter of the Year

  • 1st place: 1997 Folk Song of the Year: Time of Angels
  • 1st place: 1997 Adult Contemporary Song of the Year: You're My Prince
  • 1st place: 1997 Pop Song of the Year: You're My Prince
  • 2nd place: 1997 Pop Song: Why Oh Why
  • 2nd place: 1997Novelty Song: You're My Prince
  • 5th place: 1997 Pop Song: You're My Prince
  • 5th place: 1997 Adult Contemporary Song: In My Memory
  • 10th place: 1997 Modern Country: Impatiently
Songwriters of Wisconsin International

Songwriters Of Wisconsin, International (SOWI) 1996:

  • 2nd place: 1996 Folk Song: Time of Angels
  • 2nd place: 1996 Pop Song: Why Oh Why
  • 4th place: 1996 Contemporary Christian Song: Send A Little Light
  • 4th place: 1996 Pop Song: Why Oh Why

1995 Billboard World Song Contest:

  • Pop Song: Honorable Mention: Why Oh Why
Songwriters of Wisconsin International

Songwriters Of Wisconsin, International (SOWI) 1994:

  • 3rd place: 1994 Adult Contemporary Song of the Year: Women Why Run with the Wolves
  • 4th place: 1994 Open Category: Women Who Run with the Wolves