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Just came back from another fantastic writing trip in Nashville for AbFab Artists!  During my span of 3 weeks in songwriting bliss, I witnessed crazy weather that went from 87 degrees, down to 20 degrees – within 24 hours, and woke up to 3 inches of snow!!  LOL Crazy!!! This pic is one of the writing rooms @ ASCAP.  They saved the day when our other writing room became unavailable at the last minute.  =O I’m so grateful for them because I wrote an awesome song there called, “12 Train” with super-talented, Nashville singer-songwriter, Jamie Kent.  I love that music town & all the wonderful writers I’ve had the joy of writing with so far!  Was really amazing & can’t wait to get back to it!! <3

HELLO 2017 and Happy New Year to all!  First off, I want to thank you for your continued support. I consider myself to be extremely lucky and blessed to have had the life of an independent artist all these years. Music has been the thread of my life experiences and I am profoundly rich in love and friendships because of it.

So what’s coming up? I am REALLY EXCITED and very much looking forward to cultivating the new songwriting path that I have ventured into with AbFab Artists! I’ll be in Nashville as much as possible for music and writing collaborations (Yo, Nashville peeps I’ll be there around 2/22 thru 3/15… let’s schedule a session!! ).

2017 will also bring fourth a new Diane Ward album!! I’ll be announcing plans this upcoming week to record 12 songs with my awesome band that is Jack Shawde (guitars), Debbie Duke (bass), Bob Taylor (keyboards) and John Yarling (drums). The new album tentatively called “SIX” and it will be another team DW and Jack Shawde production! YOU will be able to participate in helping us bring this new album to light and by doing so, you will be able to follow alongside us as we make it. Stay tuned!!!

So to sum up: New music, new shows, & new adventures for  2017! Be sure to sign up on the mailing list to stay up on all the happenings!

Arrived back in South Florida from my latest trip to Nashville.  It was my first time being up there right around when summer hits.  Everyday I was greeted with bright blue skies and vibrant colors, everywhere. Gotta tell ya though, it most certainly gives FL a run for its money in the heat department!  CMA Festival was in full swing… the city was bustling and full of life. Enjoyed spending time with some great company and had some wonderful co-writes.  Nashville songwriter, Molly Bowers & I wrote a beautiful song together called, ‘Sweet Heart.’   I think you all are going to really dig! Love & thanks to Jodi Marr & Ruth for the wonderful hospitality. AbFab Artists, thanks for rocking another successful writing trip. Can’t wait to get back up!

BIG LOVE & THANKS to Jodi Marr & AbFab Artists for another incredible writing trip in Nashville. I got to work with some amazingly talented artists and have made some wonderful new friends!!! Even picked up a drumming gig via the Olsen Brothers from Olympia, Washington. Looking forward to the next trip! #Family #AbFabArtists #hugasongwriter