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Music Video of the Year 2025

Issued by Nashville Music Awards · Dec 2025 The music video for John Michael Ferrari original love ballad, “when Love is love“ was named that best music video by the Nashville musical awards. Directed by Nyles Flagg, produced by Pepper Jay, and written and produced by Cassandra Cooper, the video tel

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Ambassador of Peace

Issued by eZWay Magazine · Sep 2025 JMF received Ambassador of Peace recognition at the #eZWay LA launch party! And, thanks to @ericzuley for putting the cover of “When Love Is Love “ on your backdrop!

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Male Vocalist of the Year – Bronze

Issued by International Singer Songwriters Association · Aug 2025 ISSA named JMF Male Vocalist of the Year – Bronze at the live 2025 ISSA Awards at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, in Atlanta Georgia.

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Vocalist of the Year male 50+

Issued by North American Country Music Association · Mar 2025 John Michael Ferrari named “Vocalist of the Year” in the Male 50+ category by the North American Country Music Association International. JMF performed 4 of his songs on the beautiful Country Tonite Theater, Pigeon Forge.

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Artist of the Year

Issued by Independent Music Network · Dec 2024 JMF named Crossover Artist of the Year 2024 by the Independent Music Network.

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Album of the Year – Silver

Issued by International Singer-Songwriter Association · Aug 2024 JMF won USA Male Album of the Year – Silver for his album “I Keep Dreaming” by the International Singer-Songwriter Association (ISSA). Atlanta, Georgia.

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“Best New Country” for his song “I Keep Rollin’ On” and “Best New Gospel for his “Bring Me Home”, and Gospel Songwriter of the Year 50+ for “Bring Me Home”.

Issued by West Coast Country Music Association · Aug 2024 John Michael Ferrari walked away from the West Coast Country Music Association Awards with three #1s : “Best New Country” for his song “I Keep Rollin’ On” and “Best New Gospel for his “Bring Me Home”, and Gospel Songwriter of the Year 50+ for

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Co-Songwriter of the Year

Issued by North American Country Music Festival · Mar 2024 “Workin’ My Way to Nashville” country tune co-written by John Michael Ferrari, Pepper Jay, and Ray Ligon, sung by Ray Ligon: Co-Songwriter of the Year at the North American Country Music Festival in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

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Outstanding Country Single

Issued by Nashville Music Awards · Oct 2023 “Workin’ My Way to Nashville” Written by John Michael Ferrari, Pepper Jay, and Ray Ligon, and sung by Ray Ligon, was named “outstanding country single” by the Nashville music awards 2023

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Outstanding Radio Artist of the Year

Issued by Nashville Music Awards · Oct 2023 The Nashville music awards, red carpet, Press event at Bowie’s in Nashville, Tennessee, awarded John Michael Ferrari, outstanding radio artist of the year.

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Songwriter of the Year 50+

Issued by Kentucky Country Music Association · Oct 2023 Kentucky Country Music Association 2023 and Co-Songwriter of the Year at the North American Country Music Festival in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 2024.

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Music Producer of the Year – Pepper Jay

Issued by Independent Music Network · Sep 2023 Music producer Pepper Jay for Cappy Records won Music Producer of the Year 2023. IMN 2023 Awards. Thank you for voting”One Heck of a Girl” #1 on both the IMN Mainstream Chart and Country Chart:-)

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Crossover Artist of the Year

Issued by Independent music network · Sep 2023 John Michael Ferrari was named crossover artist of the year 2023 by the independent music network for his pop single “one heck of a girl” off of his album “I keep dreaming”. Was also number one on both the IMN Mainstream chart and country chart.

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John Michael Ferrari Voted Rising Star of the Year

Issued by eZWay Wall of Fame Virtual Golden Gala · Dec 2020 eZWay Wall of Fame Virtual Golden Gala December 2020 named recording artist songwriter arranger John Michael Ferrari “Rising Star of the Year”. The Wall of Fame Virtual Golden Gala and Red Carpet aired New Year’s eve and New Year’s day duri

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John Michael Ferrari Records, Performs, Interviews in Nashville

January – February 2020 John Michael Ferrari and Pepper Jay shout out to Center Stage Magazine , Nashville, and thank you for the interview Tommy Lemon and Missy Lemon! Center Stage Magazine interview took place at Dark Horse Studios in Franklin, TN. Absolutely beautiful part of the country and the

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Peace Song of the Year

Issued by Art 4 Peace · Feb 2020 John Michael Ferrari awarded Peace Song of the Year for his tune, “Like a Rock n Roll Band” at the Hollywood Tribute to the Oscars.

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Rehearsal for Producer’s Choice Honors Concert

Rehearsal is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019, at the E-String, Henderson, Nevada, beginning with a 3 song concert by John Michael Ferrari. Part of the John Michael Ferrari Band rehearses “One Heck of a Girl,” for the Producer’s Choice Honors Show. Gary Lee, Brad Torchin and J

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Beatty Days – John Michael Ferrari Concert

The Beatty Days Festival is a three-day extravaganza featuring a plethora of fun activities, including downtown street parade, historical reenactments and gunfights, Miss and Junior Miss Beatty Days crowning, an International Chili Society-sanctioned chili cook off, vendors, live music including per

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Singer Songwriter of the Year

Issued by Producers Choice Honors · Nov 2019 John Michael was named Outstanding Male Singer Songwriter of the Year by the Producer’s Choice Honors, where he performed several songs with his band at that awards event at the Madrid Room, Sunset Casino, Henderson, Nevada. Al Bowman, CEO of the Fame Awa

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Woman Strong Retreat Concert – John Michael Ferrari

#WOMANSTRONG – Empower, Inspire and Challenge the world ONE DAUGHTER AT A TIME  -Yvette Araujo Woman Strong Retreat: October 5th – 7th, 2019, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Los Angeles, CA. John Michael Ferrari private concert for Woman Strong Retreat VIPs!

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Ferrari & Jensen, An Entertainment Duo

John Michael Ferrari and Katie Jensen have been performing together, off and on, for 20+ years. Great entertainment when a duo is the best choice for John’s original country / pop / mixed with some of your favorite “oldies!” #Ferrari&Jensen Clips of Ferrari & Jensen, an entertainment duo, shot June

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John Michael Ferrari Photos by Magic Framing

Photographer Eugene, from Magic Framing, was one of the audience members at the E-String to enjoy the John Michael Ferrari Show. This evening John Michael performed with vocalist Katie Jensen, bassist Dr. Dave Miller aka The Professor, and drummer Dr. John Nowins aka Sexy Sticks. Thank you Eugene fo

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New Single: Sentimental Fool I Keep Dreaming

A sentimental fool and keeps on dreaming how it might have been had he declared his love before it was too late. “And I wonder how it would be to hold you so tight” … “instead of loving him.” Lyrics and music by singer songwriter John Michael Ferrari. An alt country pop original. Produced by Pepper

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“Nowhere to LA,” written & performed by John Michael Ferrari

Songwriter, John Michael Ferrari, sings his story-telling non-published original, “Nowhere to LA,” at Sullivan’s Pub. See it from a LIVE Facebook video: John wrote “Nowhere to LA” about his life on the road and about his dog, RJ aka Reggie Jay, who passed away … “it’s a hard life to live on my own.”

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Over the Hump to The HUBB in Pahrump

The John Michael Ferrari Band performed at The HUBB this Saturday, August 25th. The Band shared some of John Michael Ferrari’s original alternative country story-telling songs. Watch the John Michael Ferrari Band perform a portion of “Let’s Run Away to Alaska:” For gig details pls visit bands in tow

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John Michael Ferrari Close & Personal at Sullivan’s Pub

John shared his original alternative country pop songs with a full house at Sullivan’s Pub, Pahrump, NV. Just John and his guitar sharing stories about his life, present and past. Sometimes a little silly. Sometimes a little emotional. Songs about John’s life. Songs produced by Pepper Jay / Pepper J

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Saddle N Spurs N The John Michael Ferrari Band

Saddle ‘N Spurs, the LAST Remaining Las Vegas REAL Honky Tonk Bar, enjoyed the original alternative country sounds of John Michael Ferrari. Thank you Monk! And Bobby! You both ROCK …literally! Fun location, nice sized dance floor, good sound, and some amazing musicians!! Thank you SNS for the privil

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John Michael Ferrari Back on Stage Where He Belongs

Pahrump Life Magazine runs a 4 page story on singer songwriter John Michael Ferrari entitled, John Michael Ferrari Back on Stage Where He Belongs. John shares his original alt country songs about his experiences and the experiences of others. Lyrics, melody, and arrangements by John Michael Ferrari.

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“My Early Life” new album retro songs

John Michael Ferrari’s first album, “My Early Life,” consists of 12 songs that John wrote years ago. Songs produced by Pepper Jay / Pepper Jay Productions #OriginalSongs #AlternativeCountry #JohnMichaelFerrari #MyEarlyLife #album #PepperJayProductions FREE TO LISTEN TO ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtub

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