For Your Consideration
DEBRA LYN
‘Til War Is No More
• Best American Roots Song
• Best Music Video
• Harry Belafonte Best Song For Social Change
Written and performed by Nashville singer-songwriter Debra Lyn, this powerful original track and video reflect on the human toll of conflicts in Israel/Gaza, Ukraine, and countless other war-torn regions. Inspired by global unrest and a longing for peace, the song’s central message is clear: “‘Til war is no more, we will never be free.”
MUSICIANS:
Lead & Background Vocals – Debra Lyn
Keyboards, Bass, Drums – Jeff Silverman
Acoustic Guitars, Bouzouki – David Flint
VIDEO PRODUCTION:
Video Director – Debra Lyn (DLS Graphics)
Video Producer – Debra Lyn
Videography (Performance Footage) – Jeff Silverman
Video Editor – Debra Lyn (DLS Graphics)
Graphic Design – Debra Lyn (DLS Graphics)
ADDITIONAL FOOTAGE:
Licensed Stock Footage – Envato Elements & Vecteezy
Contributors: Alex_Marina, FrameStock, stockmotionart, ronib1979 YuriArcursPeopleimages, SkelDry, Roman Sokolan (Vecteezy), BlackBoxGuild, Grishayev, Wehrwolf , AlexanderChapaev, footager, PrafesoR, savagerus provokatorx3
Special Thanks:
Gaza Still Images: © 2023 UNRWA
The Death Of Floyd Collins
• Best American Roots Performance
• Best Arrangement, Instruments & Vocals
The Death of Floyd Collins is a true story– poignant folk ballad that tells the tragic story of Floyd Collins, a Kentucky cave explorer who became trapped in Sand Cave in 1925. Floyd’s plight captured the nation’s attention for over two weeks as rescuers fought valiantly to save him while reporters and radio broadcasters brought live updates to an anxious public. This emotional song captures the bravery and determination of the rescuers and the heartbreak of his final days.
MUSICIANS:
Lead & Background Vocals – Debra Lyn
Bass, Percussion – Jeff Silverman
Acoustic Guitars, Dobro, Banjo – David Flint
Harmonica – TJ Klay
Pipe Organ – Paul Rucker
VIDEO PRODUCTION / GRAPHIC DESIGN:
DLS Graphics (AKA Debra Lyn): www.dlsgraphics.net
‘Til War Is No More and The Death Of Floyd Collins
Produced, Arranged, Engineered, Mixed & Mastered in Dolby Atmos 7.1.4/Spatial Audio by:
Jeff Silverman at Palette Music • Studio • Productions (MSP)
Mount Juliet / Nashville, TN
www.palettemusic.com
www.VirtualStudioNetworks.com
QUOTES
‘Til War Is No More – This is just songwriting at its brilliant best, her vocals are AMAZING and the accompanying video both poignant and hard hitting.”
— Ali Love, Stax of Trax on Eden FM (Penrith, United Kingdom)
A great song, and the lyrics are so painfully relevant to the current global situation.”
— Sue Graves, The Readifolk Radio Show, Alton, East Hampshire, United Kingdom
Your Ballad of Floyd Collins is the best!”
—Roger Brucker, Author of Trapped! The Story of Floyd Collins, and renowned cave explorer
More info. on Debra Lyn @ www.debralyn.com
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