Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards

Tuesday July 7,2009

It's that time of the year again, the Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards has opened the first round of voting for the upcoming 2009 APCMA's held in Winnipeg later this year. Crystal's name is up for 2 awards: Aboriginal Entertainer of the Year and Best Music Video. First of all we would like to say Thank You to all the fans who have been requesting Crystal's singles throughout Canadian Country Radio and a very big Thank You to Country Radio for spinning her songs! You's ROCK! It is through your requests that brought Crystal to potentially being nominated for these upcoming awards.

How it works!! Well, the APCMA's is an Aboriginal Music Award Show who selects their winners based on votes received by the fans. Therefore, this is where we are calling all Crystal Shawanda Fans!! Effective July 7 to August 13, 2009, the first round of voting is taking place. Let You Vote Count Today!! Should Crystal pass this first round, she will be officially nominated in the categories of "Aboriginal Entertainer of the Year" and "Best Music Video". The official nominations will be announced August 20, 2009, which we will be calling fans once again in making another vote in the final round.

Let your vote count today. Visit the Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards website, register and vote today! Be sure to check out all other categories and vote for your favorite Aboriginal Artists as well (wink wink!)

Hope to see you all at the upcoming Crystal Shawanda 2nd Annual Homecoming Concert on July 31, 2009 in Wikwemikong! See YouTube Promotional Video for details!

Links:
http://www.aboriginalpeopleschoice.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zum5CUo_UE

A message from Shawanda Warriors

Friday June 26,2009

Howdy Buddy Roo's! This is Shawanda Warriors posting on Crystal's Official Website for the very first time! It's pretty exciting ;) We like to first say thanks to all the fans who have been joining our "Crystal Shawanda Fans" group on facebook. Thanks to everyone who has been posting videos, photos and being part of our team in promoting and sharing the great news of Crystal! A great big thanks goes to the fans who have been requesting Crystals song at Country Radio. We hope that you will stick with us through the musical journey of our Country Girl. Now for the exciting news...

On July 31, 2009 Aboriginal Music Artists will be gathering at in Wikwemikong for Crystal's 2nd Annual Homecoming Concert held at the Shawanda Residence. The concert gates will open at 10am, with a music clinic offered by Crystals band at 11am-1pm. The entire day is filled with outstanding Country, Blues, Funk, R&B, Alternative and Rock performances by Wikwemikong's very own Patrick Peltier and Pop Psycho along with Mason Dixon Line, Rebecca Miller, A.Dion, Angus Jourdain, Jace Martin. Additionally, we have special performances by Keith Secola and Derek Miller! Lastly, you will enjoy an evening performance under the northern stars of the sky by Crystal Shawanda!!

Homecoming Concert is a community, family event and that is opened to the general public for a very slow cost of $10.00 General Admission (children under 3 are free). Everyone will have chance to purchase food/beverages through the day while viewing some traditionals arts/crafts and custom jewelry. We encourage everyone to bring their sunblock, bug juice, hats, lawnchairs, blankets and sunglasses! We hope to see you there and be part of the the 2nd Annual Homecoming Concert!

Check our video that we created! Visit http://www.myspace.com/crystalshomecoming  or email shawandawarriors@gmail.com for any further information.

A little update

Monday June 8,2009

Crystal was in the studio all last week recording news songs we hope to be able to bring to the fans very soon. There is a new video being worked out and we should have more news on that Monday of next week. Crystal will be in a fashion show during the CMA Festival in Nashville next week on June 10th at the Wildhorse Saloon. On June 5th Crystal has a show in Oneida Wisconsin. Here is the website for that festival: oneidafamilycarnival.com

2nd Annual Homecoming Concert!

Wednesday April 1,2009

Howdy everybody!!!! So I am in the midst of spring cleaning,and by the looks of it I will be here till next spring,still cleaning.Ha ha no I am determined to finish this week,but it seems my garage has nothing but junk in it,funny how that happens.Anyhoo I am still trying to catch up with myself after our crazy Juno weekend in Vancouver.We worked the entire time,doing media,meet n greets,fanfare,rehearsal,gala dinners,receptions,rehearsals,and the show itself,non stop almost no sleep,but it was totally worth it,I loved every minute of it!!!!! I was so nervous through the performance,I could barely breathe,but it went great!!!! I got to meet Bryan Adams,Sara Mclachlan,which was huge for me!!! Other highlights Elvis Costello,legendary Loverboy,and so many more.and of course the diamonds...... but I just wanted to take the time to update everyone on my 2nd Annual Homecoming concert in my hometown Wikwemikong Reserve,on my family's property right where I grew up!!!! This year it's gonna be bigger and better,after listening to the suggestions from all the fans at last years show,we have made some adjustments to make it more fan friendly.This year I will play much earlier to avoid the mosquitos,and I will have a couple meet n greets through out the day,to make it easier,instead of doing it so late.Also this year we are turning it into a full day event,featuring other acts of different styles of music,country,rock,blues,R&B and more country.This year we will also allow vendors to set up and more food and beverage choices for a real festival atmosphere.Just like last year 10$ per person,children under 3$ are free,dogs are welcome as long as you clean up after them and respect other people's space.Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and don't forget the bug spray.The purpose of my homecoming concert,is a way to bring the community together through music,in a positive family environment.Most importantly to fundraise money to put a music program at the local high school,the first step of my Dawn of A New DAY foundation.It has always been my dream,to someday get to a point in my career where I can come back to Wiky and give back to my community as they have given so much to me.I am certainly not at a point financially where I can just start the foundation and so I am making small steady strides to do what I can,I gotta start somewhere,and I don't want to wait anymore.I have tunnel vision and ever since I made this my goal,no negativity in this business has been able to discourage me from giving up,for that very reason.When things get tough I always tell myself,"imagine what you could bring home if you just keep going".I don't know why I feel this way,I just do.I think a real good music program would give confidence to the students,and provide a way for students to deal with their own individual issues.Lack of self-esteem leads to dropping out of school,teen pregnancy,suicide and is a road block for dreams.Music helped me and I can only hope it can bring some positivity to their everyday.So anyhoo keep checking in for updates on performers and scheduling,and save the date on your calendar July 31st,a fun affordable way to spend the day with your family.Also stay in Wiky the whole weekend and check out our amazing Pow-wow,featuring native dancers and drummers and singers and vendors, a true cultural celebration.Don't forget our local theatre group De-ba-je-mu-jig Theatre always puts on a wonderful production that weekend.So bring the family to Manitoulin and camp out all weekend,on the largest fresh water Island.Holah I sound like I work in tourism,lol!!! ALso dont forget to check out my fans sites on myspace and facebook for more updates.Hope to see you all there,peace out-crystal-