User:Granny Pat/Joelle Maddyson Indie Pop Songwriter and musician

Nashville Songwriter's Festival "Song Challenge", Nashville, TN has named Joelle Maddyson's song, "Say Anything" as the First Place winner in the Pop category. Jessica Joelle Peeples who records and performs under the name Joelle Maddyson has earned the opportunity to perform her winning song on the main stage at the festival this weekend, June 4th-6th in Nashville. She has also won the opportunity to spend two working days on Nashville's famous Music Row, where many record companies are located. Her song "Say Anything" is from her latest release, a 5 song EP titled "Speed of Sound".

Joelle Maddyson recently presented a special hometown performance in Lake Charles, Louisiana for her hometown community. One of the highlights of the evening was an appearance by Mayor Randy Roach where he presented her with a Key to the City.

She has been selected to perform at the 2010 Indiegrrl International Arts & Music Festival and Conference this August at the Knoxville Expo Center, Knoxville, TN. Joelle Maddyson has also been selected to be included in their compilation CD. A complete list of shows can be see on her myspace page.