Singer Steven Ybarra Gets First SDMA Nomination As Solo Artist

The San Diego Music Awards has nominated Steven Ybarra for the "Best Accoustic" award, his first nomination as an emerging solo artist.

CARLSBAD, CA - The 19th Annual San Diego Music Awards are on right on track to present us with another great showdown of area talent. This year’s competition is held at Viejas Concerts in the Park, 5005 Willows Rd #213, Alpine, CA. Doors open at 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 10th, 2009. (All ages; tickets $25 - $75). Surrounded by mountains, this beautiful 1500-seat outdoor venue offers pristine acoustics under a star-lit sky. Carlsbad’s Steven Ybarra is among the nominees in the “Best Acoustic” category. He’s no stranger to recognition, large venues and award nominations. He has performed at House of Blues, Coors Amphitheatre, been heard on national radio, and been seen on national TV. He’s even won several San Diego Music Awards already. But this year’s nomination is different, special – it’s Steven’s first SDMA nomination as a solo artist. After a serious illness put the skids on his skyrocketing career as lead singer of his former band, destiny stepped in. Forced to leave the band, he found a new, deeper version of himself during his recuperation and down time. Inspired by hope, faith, and gratitude, Steven began to write and create thought-provoking, heartfelt new songs. Through the darkness emerged a shining new solo artist, who quickly catapulted back into his successful career as a full-time performer. He’s already nabbed a Platinum Prize award from the San Diego Songwriter’s Guild for his cross-genre Christian pop/adult contemporary songs. His newest CD release, Love Love Love, is chock full of great songs with heartfelt, meaningful lyrics, superb vocals, and creative arrangements. Throw his charismatic persona into the mix, and Steven captivates the audience from the first note. The public is invited to vote online for their favorite performers. For show tickets and to vote for Steven, go to the San Diego Music Awards web site at www.sandiegomusicawards.com. Click on Steven Ybarra in the Best Acoustic category… he appreciates your vote. Check out Steven’s show schedule and his Love Love Love CD at www.stevenybarra.com.

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