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EventsGuest AppearancesNews Photo Credit: Noah Waller

Jamie Granger Album Release Event

Events, Guest Appearances, NewsJanuary 20, 2025

Photo Credit: Noah Waller Jack Shawde & I will flying down to help celebrate Jamie Granger’s album release on Saturday,…

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News

Hello 2025

NewsDecember 29, 2024

My nephew Charlie and I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and we wish you a healthy and Happy…

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EventsNewsShows SHOW ADDED: November 16 at the Luna Star Cafe, North Miami

SHOW ADDED: November 16 at the Luna Star Cafe, North Miami FL

Events, News, ShowsOctober 12, 2024

On Saturday, November 16 we’re kicking off the festivities @7:30pm with mini-sets featuring singer-songwriters Karen Feldner and Jamie Granger followed…

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Guest AppearancesNews From left to right: Chuck Callahan (violin); Patrick Monnius (viola); Caleb Yang (cello)

Strings, strings, and more strings, please!

Guest Appearances, NewsFebruary 21, 2024

String session fun today at CoupDeVille Studio/ Wes Little for the debut album by singer/ songwriter, Jamie Granger. Thanks, Chuck…

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Guest AppearancesNews Jamie Granger, Jack Shawde and Diane Ward

In the studio with singer-songwriter, Jamie Granger

Guest Appearances, NewsJanuary 10, 2024

Excited and proud to be a part of the team recording the debut album for singer-songwriter and fellow NSAI member,…

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News Goodbye 2023 - Hello 2024

Here’s to epic adventures and new music in 2024!

NewsDecember 18, 2023

Wishing you all a wonderful Holiday Season and a very Happy New Year! Looking forward to epic adventures and brand-new…

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News American Cancer Society Donations

Thank you for supporting my American Cancer Society birthday fundraiser!

NewsSeptember 10, 2023

Thank you for all the wonderful birthday phone calls, texts, FB posts, and donations to the American Cancer Society! You…

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NewsPorch SongsSongwriting September 3, 2023 Porch Songs

Porch songs are back!

News, Porch Songs, SongwritingSeptember 3, 2023

Happy Labor Day 2023!  It’s been a couple of years since we’ve done a porch video because Jack has been…

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NewsSongwriting Diane Ward, Magda Hiller, Marianne Flemming. Photo credit: Paul Roub

Together again with Magda & Marianne!

News, SongwritingAugust 31, 2023

Pictured here with my dearest pals Marianne Flemming and Magda Hiller at our last show together back in 2012 at…

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News Back working at Gingerbread Castle Studios, Nashville, TN.

Gingerbread Castle Studios, Nashville, TN.

NewsAugust 20, 2023

It’s vibin’, right?  This is Gingerbread Castle Studios in Nashville, TN privately owned by Jack Shawde. Just started working on…

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Guest AppearancesNews Flash Company at the Luna Star Cafe.

Brushing off the drumming cobwebs…

Guest Appearances, NewsJuly 29, 2023

Got the full South Florida musician experience tonight playing the drums for Flash Company, then (of course) made a late-nite…

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News Magda Hiller at Gingerbread Castle Studios, Nashville, TN.

Joyful visit with my soul sister, Ms. Magda Hiller

NewsJune 20, 2023

Had a joyful visit with my soul sister, Magda Hiller at Jack’s place. Family has a way of knowing. This…

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Guest AppearancesNews Shine On: A Tribute to Pete Ham

JUST RELEASED! “Lay Me Down” Pete Ham cover featured on “Shine On: A Tribute to Pete Ham”

Guest Appearances, NewsMay 5, 2023

ORDER CD OR DIGITAL DOWNLOAD I am very grateful & proud on so many levels to have been asked to…

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News Diane Ward - The Great Impossible

20th Year Anniversary of The Great Impossible

NewsApril 13, 2023

Remembering The Great Impossible: I was so lucky and profoundly grateful to have had the opportunity to record my first…

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Guest AppearancesNews "Lay Me Down" a Badfinger COVER sung by Diane Ward to be featured on "Shine On - A Tribute to Pete Ham" releasing in February of 2023.

“Lay Me Down” – Badfinger cover to be featured on “Shine On – A Tribute to Pete Ham”

Guest Appearances, NewsNovember 5, 2022

Thrilled to have been asked by Y&T Music label owner, Rich Ulloa to sing a cover of “Lay Me Down”…

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Band of VirgosNews 2022 Birthday fundraiser for Susan G. Komen

Thank you for supporting my birthday fundraiser for Susan G. Komen!

Band of Virgos, NewsSeptember 1, 2022

For my birthday this year, I’m asking for donations to Susan G. Komen thru Facebook. I’ve chosen this nonprofit because…

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NewsSongwriting Gingerbread Castle Studios, Nashville, TN

Sunday vibe recording my latest co-write w/ Jim Wurster, “Casualties of War”

News, SongwritingJuly 27, 2022

Chillin’ w/ Jack Shawde today at his Nashville studio while working on a special something that I recently co-wrote with…

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Guest AppearancesNews Groovey Pantesco - Down the Road

“Down the Road” by Groovey Pantesco new album drops next month

Guest Appearances, NewsJune 27, 2022

I was very honored to have been asked to sing background vocals on my friend, Groovey Pantesco’s debut solo album,…

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NewsSongwriting

DEMO: “Unbreakable Chain” written by Karel Daniels & Diane Ward

News, SongwritingMay 21, 2022

“Unbreakable Chain” written by Karel Daniels & Diane Ward. This was a really fun co-write! “Unbreakable Chain” reflects the deep…

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News South Florida Music Archives Podcast interview with Diane Ward

South Florida Sound Archives interview with Diane Ward

NewsApril 27, 2022

I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Jeff Kaiser for his latest Florida Sound Archive podcast! It was…

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News Happy Holidays from Diane Ward a Jack Shawde

Happy Holidays!!

NewsDecember 24, 2021

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a beautiful holiday and a very Happy New…

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NewsSongwriting Diane Ward Music - October 2021

DEMO: “Don’t Come Back to Me” written by Regan Rousseau & Diane Ward

News, SongwritingOctober 1, 2021

Two of my favorite things to do on the weekend are hiking in the beautiful parks of Tennessee and playing…

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News

Meet my grandmother, Emmy Lou!

NewsSeptember 5, 2021

Driving through Tennessee and Kentucky a few days ago, I swear I could feel my Grandmother’s essence and I was…

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Guest AppearancesNews Groovey Pantesco & Diane Ward

Guest backing vocalist on new project by Groovey Pantesco

Guest Appearances, NewsJuly 9, 2021

It was great catching up with my very talented friend from Miami, Groovey Pantesco while he was here in Nashville…

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NewsSongwriting Demo - "Whiskey Secret" written by Kyra Hunter, Jodi Marr, & Diane Ward.

DEMO: “Whiskey Secret” written by Kyra Hunter, Jodi Marr & Diane Ward

News, SongwritingJune 5, 2021

I’ve been asked a lot about what I’m up to. I’ve started to demo the numerous co-writes that I’ve written…

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NewsPorch Songs May 23, 2021 Porch Song with Diane Ward, Jack Shawde, & Jodi Marr

Porch songs & fundraising to support the Luna Star Cafe

News, Porch SongsMay 23, 2021

ICYMI – Here’s a little porch song love for the LUNA STAR CAFE via Jack Shawde, Jodi Marr & Diane…

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Guest AppearancesNews That Record Got Me High Podcast - Concrete Blonde

Guest podcast host – “That Record Got Me High” w/ Rob Elba

Guest Appearances, NewsMay 15, 2021

So this awesome thing happened!!! Thank you to my friend Rob Elba, host of That Record Got Me High Podcast…

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NewsSongwriting About singer-songwriter, Diane Ward

2 songs selected to represent the South Florida Chapter of NSAI

News, SongwritingApril 23, 2021

I have the distinct honor to have 2 songs that I co-wrote move forward representing the NSAI South Florida chapter…

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News Happy New Year - Hello 2021!

Happy New Year – Hello 2021!

NewsJanuary 1, 2021

Looking forward to forging #new paths and creating lots of #new music in 2021.  Wishing you all a very happy,…

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News "Not Alone" written by Brian Franklin / COVER by Diane Ward / Jack Shawde

Dan Hosker Music Continuum 2020 / “Not Alone” – Brian Franklin (cover by Diane Ward & Jack Shawde)

NewsDecember 13, 2020

“Not Alone” is a song written by one of my favorite singer/songwriters & good friend, Brian Franklin. The performance of…

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NewsPorch SongsSongwriting The Crow - written by Diane Ward and Jim Wurster

“The Crow” new song written by Diane Ward & Jim Wurster

News, Porch Songs, SongwritingNovember 26, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you all had a wonderfully thankful and very safe holiday. Here’s a brand new song…

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News Diane Ward & the Band of Virgos - "Six"

Happy ONE YEAR Anniversary, SIX!

NewsSeptember 20, 2020

WOW!! It has been a year since my album SIX by the Band of Virgos (Jack Shawde, Debbie Duke, Bob…

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News Feeding America

Feeding America – for my Birthday…

NewsSeptember 5, 2020

Hey, y’all! For my birthday this year, I’m asking for donations to Feeding America. In the United States, 1 in…

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Guest AppearancesNews Omni International Recording Studios with Jess Brady

Back on the drummers seat

Guest Appearances, NewsJune 24, 2020

My happy place!! Thanks for having me Jesse Brady, you incredibly talented and lovely human being! Gotta tell ya, it…

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NewsSongwriting I love you

“If I Had an Airplane” new song written by Jesse Brady & Diane Ward

News, SongwritingJune 17, 2020

I recently participated in a virtual “Open Mic” during a benefit for the Luna Star Cafe, my hometown musical living…

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NewsPorch Songs May 31, 2020 Porch Songs

Porch songs strike again!

News, Porch SongsMay 31, 2020

Porch songs strike again! Here’s Jack Shawde and I performing “Days That Keep Me Up At Night” from the album…

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News "Coming Home" - official music video

“Coming Home” official music video released!

NewsApril 26, 2020

From the latest album, “SIX” comes this beautifully created video by, Rose Gargiulo. “Coming Home” performed by Diane Ward &…

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News

South Florida show cancelled due to COVID-19.

NewsMarch 13, 2020

Made the heartbreaking decision to cancel the Band of Virgos show due COVID-19 and the safety concerns of all.  Be…

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News Nashville tornadoes 3/3/2020

Nashville Tornadoes 2020

NewsMarch 3, 2020

Last night was surreal. I joke about how I traded hurricanes for tornadoes when I moved up to Nashville from…

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News Goodbye 2019

Goodbye 2019!

NewsDecember 31, 2019

Goodbye 2019. You were an unbelievable gift in so many ways. I’m grateful for your many lessons, extraordinary friendships, loves,…

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News Diane Ward Music - Singer, Songwriter & Producer

“SIX” available to stream everywhere!

NewsDecember 19, 2019

NEW ALBUM by Diane Ward & the Band of Virgos is available streaming everywhere! Fun fact: You can stream most…

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News Diane Ward & the Band of Virgos "SIX" now available!

Stocking Stuffers

NewsNovember 16, 2019

I would love to be stuffed in your stocking alongside that candy, beef jerky, chapstick, and dollar store whatevers. Wishing…

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News Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

NewsOctober 31, 2019

BOO! Tonight we party with the dead. Also celebrating my Dad’s Birthday – Happy Birthday, Dad! The history of All…

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News Diane Ward & Jack Shawde @ The Bowery Vault

Great fun playing at the Bowery Vault!

NewsSeptember 30, 2019

Love this listening room & vintage clothing store here in Nashville! Thank you to the awesome folks at the Bowery…

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NewsSongwriting Karen Feldner - Fall: The Collection

“Runaway” co-written by Karen Feldner & Diane Ward

News, SongwritingSeptember 23, 2019

Check out Karen Feldner “Fall” The Collection EP released today! Super proud to have another co-write with Karen entitled, “Runaway”…

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News "Six" album release party with Diane Ward & the Band of Virgos

Exhilarated, exhausted, thankful and very sweaty!

NewsSeptember 22, 2019

THANK YOU to everyone who came out last night to help us celebrate and launch the new album “SIX”! I’m…

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News Matthew Sabatella & Diane Ward

Matthew Sabatella & Diane Ward

NewsSeptember 21, 2019

You can aways come home. Thanks for singin’ with me Matthew Sabatella at the “SIX” album release party! This is…

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News Diane Ward & the Band of Virgos - "Six"

RELEASE DAY! “SIX” by Diane Ward and the Band of Virgos

NewsSeptember 20, 2019

YAY, IT’S HERE! It it with great joy that today I announce the release of my new album “SIX” by…

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News "You're a Ghost" - Official video from the album, "SIX" by Diane Ward & the Band of Virgos.

NEW VIDEO: “You’re a Ghost” just released!

NewsSeptember 10, 2019

The official music video for “You’re a Ghost” from the upcoming album, “SIX” has been released! HUGE thanks to all…

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NewsSongwriting Karen Feldner - Summer

“Drive on a Dream” co-written by Karen Feldner & Diane Ward

News, SongwritingSeptember 9, 2019

Super-proud to have co-written, “Drive on a Dream” with singer-songwriter, Karen Feldner. It’s one of my favs of ours! You…

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NewsSongwriting Brian Franklin - Ultimatum

“Ultimatum” co-written by Brian Franklin & Diane Ward

News, SongwritingApril 23, 2019

Super-excited & proud that Brian Frankin chose our song we wrote together, “Ultimatum” to be the first song that he’s…

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News Diane Ward - Move

20th Year Anniversary of Move

NewsMarch 23, 2019

Remembering Move: With a couple of tours under my belt and a few dozen new songs freshly written, I was…

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News Adam Ayan - Gateway Mastering

“SIX” Mastered by Adam Ayan @ Gateway Mastering Studio!

NewsNovember 11, 2018

Album update: I’m so proud to announce that Adam Ayan over at world-class, Gateway Mastering Studios in Portland, ME has…

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NewsSongwriting Jim Wurster - Life

“Sweet Melody in the Wind” co-written by Jim Wurster & Diane Ward

News, SongwritingNovember 2, 2018

A very dear friend, and one of South Florida’s most prolific songwriters, Jim Wurster just released his fantastic new album entitled,…

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Guest AppearancesNews Charlie Pickett - See You in Miami

“See You In Miami” latest album by Charlie Pickett

Guest Appearances, NewsSeptember 20, 2018

I jumped up high and fast when asked to sing background vocals on Charlie’s new album, “ See You In…

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Guest AppearancesNews Everybody's Talkin' - A Tribute to Fred Neil

Everybody’s Talkin’: A Tribute To Fred Neil compilation

Guest Appearances, NewsAugust 17, 2018

Very proud to be a part of this wonderful project celebrating the songwriting of legendary folk artist, Fred Neil.  Jack…

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News John Merchant - Grammy nominated engineer & mixologist

Mixing of “SIX” is done. THANK YOU, John Merchant!

NewsJuly 25, 2018

This week I meet up with my co-producer / longtime guitarist and friend, Jack Shawde in Nashville to review final…

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NewsSongwriting DHMC6 COMP – UNRELEASED

“Dodging Bullets” new Diane Ward song featured on DHMC6 COMP (digital version only)

News, SongwritingDecember 2, 2017

DHMC6 COMP – UNRELEASED by Dan Hosker Music Continuum is a compilation that features bands/artists who are – or have…

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Guest AppearancesNews Darrell Arnold - Changing World

“Changing World” by Darrell Arnold new album just released!

Guest Appearances, NewsNovember 20, 2017

I’m very proud to have been a part of this creative endeavor by my dear friend & singer-songwriter, Darell Arnold.…

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Guest AppearancesNews Fred Neil "The Dolphins - a duet by Diane Ward & Matthew Sabatella

Fred Neil’s “The Dolphins” cover tribute featuring a duet by Diane Ward & Matthew Sabatella

Guest Appearances, NewsSeptember 1, 2017

Released on the legendary Y&T Music label, the cover of Fred Neil’s “The Dolphin” was created to raise money &…

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Guest AppearancesNewsSongwriting 3 Chords & and a Chorus of Lust: Songs of Jim Wurster

“Sweet Melody in the Wind” to benefit 100+ Abandoned dogs of Everglades Florida

Guest Appearances, News, SongwritingMay 22, 2017

Check out this never-before released song I co-wrote with Jim Wurster called “Sweet Melody in the Wind.” I recorded it…

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News Diane Ward & the Band of Virgos

Back in the recording studio with The Band of Virgos!

NewsApril 21, 2017

I’m so excited to FINALLY be back in the studio! The Band of Virgos & I are recording basic tracks…

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News Jack Shawde, Buzz Fleischman, Pepe & Diane Ward

Thank you Buzz Fleischman & Jolt Radio!

NewsApril 3, 2017

Thank you, Buzz Fleischman, John Caignet, Pepe, and Jolt Radio!! Jack and I had such a great time on your…

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NewsSongwriting ASCAP writers room, Nashville TN.

THANK YOU Jodi Marr & AbFab Artists for another wonderful writing adventure in Nashville!

News, SongwritingApril 2, 2017

Just came back to South Florida from another fantastic writing trip in Nashville for AbFab Artists!  During my span of…

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News Snow in mid-March here in Nashville 2017.

Snow in mid-March?

NewsMarch 11, 2017

Drinking coffee & watching a beautiful snowfall at Fawn Cottage in mid-March. Birds are digging it too! Pure Florida-native wonderment.

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News Waiting for my flight @ BNA Airport

Dork alert with Jason Isbell @ BNA

NewsFebruary 22, 2017

So this happened – true story. I almost ran smack into Jason Isbell at the BNA airport. If I didn’t…

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News Crowdfunding Campaign

Calling all Angels!

NewsFebruary 13, 2017

BIG NEWS. Let’s make some music! Pre-order / grab a perk to help fund the recording & release of my…

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News Diane Keaton or Diane Ward?

Hello 2017!

NewsJanuary 14, 2017

HELLO 2017 and Happy New Year to all! First off, I want to thank you for your continued support. I…

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News Food Drive

THANK YOU SoFla!

NewsNovember 20, 2016

Our canned food drive was a huge success! THANK YOU to everyone who came to benefit Feeding South Florida!!! I…

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Guest AppearancesNews Diane Ward - Photo by Donna Paul

The Livesays and a Pip.

Guest Appearances, NewsOctober 14, 2016

“Hold On… Life Is Calling” – Big thanks to singer-songwriter, Billy Livesay (Clarence Clemons & the Temple of Soul, Tony…

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Guest AppearancesNews Drumming for new Darrell Arnold project

In the studio drumming for new Darrell Arnold project!

Guest Appearances, NewsJuly 28, 2016

It’s always a blast when I get to pick up the sticks & I’m thrilled to be drumming on the…

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NewsSongwriting Nashville gets hot in June

Nashville gets hot in June

News, SongwritingJune 11, 2016

Arrived back in South Florida from my latest trip to Nashville.  It was my first time being up there right…

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News Capital Crime - The Three Jacks

“Capital Crime” by the The Three Jacks in an animated music video by Sugarshack Animation

NewsJune 1, 2016

Miami-based rockers, The Three Jacks, have teamed up with Sugarshack Animation to release a powerful animated music video in honor…

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NewsSongwriting Spring Writing Sessions

Spring Songwriting Sessions

News, SongwritingApril 17, 2016

BIG LOVE & THANKS to Jodi Marr & AbFab Artists for another incredible writing trip in Nashville. I got to…

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News Diane Ward - "Satellite" official music video

NEW VIDEO: “Satellite” official music video just released!

NewsMarch 23, 2016

Very proud to announce the release of my brand new video of my song, “Satellite” from the Beautiful Ways album!…

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News The Three Jacks

Happy St. Patty’s Day from The Three Jacks!

NewsMarch 17, 2016

I wish you all a very Happy St. Patty’s day! Here’s a video of an absolute beaut written by The Three…

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News New Album Pre-Production List

So many songs…

NewsFebruary 20, 2016

Been trying get all these new songs sorted out for the new album & more. It’s the best kind of…

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NewsSongwriting Shannon Labrie @ Zen Mystery

Fun & friends with Shannon Labrie

News, SongwritingJanuary 22, 2016

I first met Shannon Labrie during a writing session with Shannon & Jodi Marr during my Nashville trip in November.…

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News Diane Ward - "Sobering Days" official music video

“Sobering Days” official music video just released!

NewsDecember 1, 2015

Very proud to announce the official video release of “Sobering Days” from the album Beautiful Ways. This song is super…

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News Diane Ward with Brian Hanlon

Hello, Nashville. Nice to meet you!

NewsNovember 18, 2015

Wow! Just got back from several days of writing in Nashville.  It was eye-opening, awe-inspiring and a fantastic time! I…

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News Diane Ward - Mirror

20th Year Anniversary of Mirror

NewsSeptember 19, 2015

Refections on Mirror: Joel Levy – a visionary, truly great man, and fierce supporter of the South Florida music scene…

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