Nashville, TN – June 10, 2024 – Celebrated Canadian recording artist Jon Mullane has garnered significant recognition with multiple nominations for the prestigious 2024 Josie Music Awards. Mullane is a standout contender in several key categories, including:
Song of the Year, Country Rock category (with Michael Jay)
Artist of the Year in the Pop/Contemporary/Dance category
EP of the Year – Pop/Contemporary for “California”
Music Video of the Year – Performance Focused – Male for “The Sun in the Summertime”
The Josie Music Awards, the premier event in the Independent Music Industry, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with live, in-person ceremonies on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the CMA Theater in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, followed by an event on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the Grand Ole Opry, both in Nashville, Tennessee. Tickets for the events are available on their website, josiemusicawards.com.
The Josie Music Awards provide a platform for independent artists to achieve recognition and realize their dreams in a highly competitive industry. The awards are overseen by founders and hosts Tinamarie Passantino and Josie Passantino-Boone, with a panel of experts determining the nominations.
Jon Mullane’s recent successes include a win at the California Music Video & Film Awards, where he was named Best Male Solo Artist for his surfside anthem, “The Sun in the Summertime.” Directed by Martin Noel, the video is a nostalgic tribute to California’s coastal culture, blending mid-century iconography with Mullane’s dynamic performance.
Co-written with Jim Gelcer, “The Sun in the Summertime” is featured on Mullane’s 2023 EP, “California,” a homage to his time in Los Angeles. The music video, filmed on Bayswater Beach in Nova Scotia, captures the essence of a carefree summer despite being shot amidst challenging wildfire conditions.
Mullane’s musical career spans five full-length albums and several Billboard Top 40 singles in Canada. His song “My New American Girl” reached #32 on the U.S. Hot AC Billboard Chart. His music has also been featured in various TV programs, commercials, and sporting events, including NBC’s promotion of the Beijing Olympics with his track “Make Your Move.”
Following his recent awards success, the video for “The Sun in the Summertime” will be broadcast on the TasteTV television series “Music California” and the program “Short Films On,” airing on PBS-affiliated stations across the U.S.