Congratulations to House Music Superstar Irene Michaels who just won The JOSIE AWARD (the largest, most respected revered award in the independent music industry) for her hit song “I Like Rain” written and performed by Irene Michaels and co-written by Michael Levine which was released on Trax Records. The song won “Song of the Year”. The Josie Awards are considered the grandest recognition for hard work and dedication of the nominees and winners.
Irene was awarded on the stage of The Grand Old Opry in Nashville last evening amidst the dazzle and sparkle of the illustrious event. If you believe in yourself and have the dedication and pride and never quit….you will be a winner. The quote describes the philosophy and sentiments of the “Beauty Queen” who has been in the industry for over 6 decades. She embraces the challenge and now is feeling the exhilaration of victory.
The Josie Award triumph for Irene is a significant achievement and was a breathtaking, unforgettable moment. This year Irene is being considered for a Grammy as well for her new release “What The World Needs Now is Love, originally written by Burt Bacharach and Hal Davis, and made famous by singer Jackie de Shannon. Irene is also on the Grammy ballot for “Best New Artist”.
The award-winning equestrian, author, lifestyle influencer, model and actress has been focusing on her singing and songwriting the last couple years which now has obviously paid off. Aside from that she has had a thriving acting career having been in TV and motion pictures on General Hospital, Home Alone 2, Mahogany!, Killer Klowns From Outer Space to name a few.
This has and continues to be a monumental year musically for Irene. She has headlined in both Chicago and New York and will be performing at The Epiphany Center for the Arts with The Our House Band on November 18th at 7:00 PM in Chicago.
The official website for Irene Michaels may be found at https://www.irenemichaelsmusic.com