Let me begin by saying I am simply speechless. This is just amazing! I am completely overwhelmed with this honor. Thank you all so much.
Ever since I began to get serious about my music, to win, or even be nominated for, a Grammy seemed like such an unobtainable achievement. Which is why I cannot believe that I am standing here receiving this award, and not just any award, but the Grammy for Best New Artist. This is every new musicians dream, and I’m living it!
So, for starters, I’d like to thank each and every fan out there that helped make my music such a success; a musician is nothing without her fan base, so just know that you all helped make this possible.
Next, I’d like to thank my team behind the scenes that made all the magic happen. Without them there would be no Grammy, no fame, no album, no me. They’ve put countless hours into transforming me into the artist that’s standing before you, and for all ya’ll that was unfortunate enough to know me before they got their hands on me, you know what kind of process that was!! Without them I’d still be a small town girl trying to make it big while singing in the church choir.
Mostly importantly, I thank my husband. Not many men could put up with what he has gone through with me. When we started out, my stage was the passenger seat of his pickup. He gave me the confidence to join the choir at my church, sing the national anthem at my high school football games, and eventually to send my voice out to the record labels. And now look at where we are. But he’s never failed to keep me grounded and remind me of all the hard work it took to get to where we are, and for that I owe him more than just a simple thank you.
This isn’t just a huge accomplishment for me, but for every single person who has contributed to my cause. I am just the face of hundreds of people who worked tirelessly to create a star, and here I am, shining brighter than I ever could have on my own. So thank you all