Trailblazing Country Songstress, Lia Caton, Secures Her Second Josie Awards Win With “Album Of The Year”
On Oct. 22, 2023 the ninth annual Josie Music Awards (JMA’s) presented chanteuse, Lia Caton, with “Album of The Year” in the Country music category for her latest album, Someone Like You.
The award show was hosted at the Grand Ole Opry House, bringing thousands of attendees to Music City to celebrate the innovative work of independent artists. Enriched with thoughtful lyrics and powerful messages, Caton’s album speaks with authenticity from her personal experiences sharing her mission of restoration and equitable human experiences.
Click here to stream Someone Like You.
“It was such an honor to win Country Album of the Year at the Josie Music Awards,” expresses Caton. “To receive this award in the legendary ‘circle’ of the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville was a dream come true. Country music is about the story telling, emotions and being something that brings us all together. Although the songs started off very personal to me, I hope each one is something that the listeners can relate to, this is why it was titled ‘Someone Like You.’ I’m grateful to my co-writer Benji Harris, producer Sean Giovanni of the Record Shop Nashville, and my vocal coach James Wigginton for all their help bringing my vision to life and creating an album I’m so proud of. I would also like to show my gratitude to The Josie Music Awards who are champions for all of the independent artists creating music worldwide without the support of a major record label.”
Produced by Sean Giovanni (John Legend, Tim McGraw, Big & Rich), Someone Like You features eight alluring tracks, complete with the daring hit “Trouble,” the female anthem, “Hell or High Water,” and the benevolent ballad about a homeless man “Spare Some Time.” Caton’s raw vocals and healing melodies faithfully empowers listeners.
“All I can say is that working with Lia Caton on this project was pure Nashville magic,” exclaims co-writer, Benji Harris. “Even though we had never met before, we ended up pouring our hearts out to each other and we pulled these incredible songs out of thin air. I’ve never experienced anything like that before, and I don’t know if I ever will again. This project is special, pure and simple.”
Giovanni remarks, “This process has been a lot of fun working on Lia’s album in particular because she didn’t want to have any limitations on her sound. It’s been really enjoyable working with an artist who is also a songwriter, knowing that all of these songs come from a very personal place in her life is a very inspirational feeling to have in the studio. Every word, lyric and note being played is really impacting her in such a personal way and understanding how strongly she wants to impact her fans.”
Caton broke onto the scene with her 2021 self-penned gutsy single Hell or High Water. The release would become the first of three singles to land on the official Academy of Country Music’s New Music Friday playlist putting her in the company of artists like Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, and Dolly Parton. The song was also recently nominated for “Female Country Single of the Year” for the 8th Annual Josie Music Awards, where Lia also scored a nomination in the category for “Vocalist of the Year.”
Guitar Girl magazine spotlighted her music stating that “Lia shares both so vulnerable and intimately in every lyric.” WMGQ-FM’s Debbie Mazella wrapped up Lia’s personality and music with two simple words “fun and feisty.” Recently, this breakout performer appeared on Center Stage Live showcasing her album in a simulcast across social sites like RFD-TV, CDX and many others.
To stay up to date with Lia, visit the following:
Website: liacaton.com
Facebook: facebook.com/liacatonmusic
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About Lia Caton
Lia Caton is a tenacious country artist and songwriter hailing from Naperville, IL outside of Chicago. Her kind heart and strong spirit are wildly apparent in each of her projects as she infuses her mission to heal, inspire, and advocate for causes close to home. As a child, Lia witnessed her father struggle with addiction and homelessness. Overcoming childhood adversity, this soulful songwriter moved from a suburb of Boston to the “Windy City” to pursue a career in music. Inspired by the sultry vocal tones of Bonnie Raitt and Wynonna Judd, Caton’s signature sound is raw and recognizably intimate as she narrates her own human experience through original songs. This activist released her debut single Spare Some Time in 2020, proving that connecting with and valuing people of all walks of life provides a sense of community that was missing during quarantine. Beyond her homeless and child services outreach, Lia also greatly values the work of those in the rescue pet community. She has experienced the joy a rescue pet can bring to a family firsthand with the rescue dogs and cat that are members of the Caton household. Beyond the stage, this mother and wife enjoys the beauty and growth that one can discover in nature on horse trails and ski slopes. This fall, she’ll be premiering her next release Hell or High Water, a co-write with Benji Harris (previous hits in the CMT Top 20 countdown) with production by Sean Giovanni (John Legend, Tim McGraw, Big & Rich).