Shawna Ray was aa semi-finalist for "America's Favorite Mom." Her story and children's book "Take a Trip to Diverse City" was featured on The Today Show on Wednesday, May 7th and a one hour program "Teleflora Presents America's Favorite Mom" on Mother's Day, May 11, 2008 on NBC. See video of the three single Moms.
RAY means line of light; to shine forth, radiate, (Webster).
Shawna Ray is a fellow traveler, communicator, singer, songwriter, and author. Her mosaic music has a fresh sound that stretches the genre box with a mix of folk r&b influenced by blues, funk, jazz, and gospel soul sounds. Shawna’s authentic lyrics, inspiring message, pure presence, and soulful style meet the audience in a personal way. Her debut album will finally introduce Shawna’s motivational passion that comes from real life experience and a heart longing to build bridges and empower unity in this world. Her heritage includes Irish and Native American cultures, with Spiritual influence flowing through everything she does.
Shawna is the author of the children's book, "TAKE A TRIP TO DIVERSE CITY," that was inspired by a real life situation with her son and his friend. The original book was self published through Winters Press in 2007 and Shawna started her own publishing company, Rhythm Ray Inc. with the help of investors in January 2008 to release a special edition of Diverse City with national boy band, B5, including a CD with B5 narration and a song that tells the story of the book. Shawna and her family have been working hard to get this book and message out to schools, churches and community events. She has a bachelors degree in Public Relations/Communications and has worked in community relations, development, and as a trainer in the areas of disability and diversity awareness with United Way, Goodwill, and the organization she recently founded, Open Bridges.PROCEED WITH PASSION is the first single that Shawna originally wrote on a friend's graduation card, and BUTTERFLY is an autobiographical expression of her journey as a single Mom and late blooming artist; both recently produced by Justin Glasco in Nashville. Writing and singing were always hidden hobbies until 2005 when Shawna went through a painful divorce while still grieving the loss of her father to cancer. She was inspired to finally share the songs and books that have followed the journey; with a desire to help others facing similar struggles. She hopes to release her debut album, PROCEED summer 2008 and also work as a songwriter on other artist's projects while sharing her books with young people all over the world.Read blog above for the story behind the book; listen to the live book to music here, and CLICK PICTURE BELOW TO BUY TAKE A TRIP TO DIVERSE CITY. You can also purchase at Barnes & Noble stores by request or through the website at www.shawnaray.com. Look for more new music coming soon and book Shawna's band RHYTHM RAY in your city!
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