~ Jill headlined the Midwest Artist Network's Friday Night Live showcase on May 14th in Williams Bay, Wisconson
~ Song "Mother Earth, We Hear You" video released on Earth Day for the Melody 4 Change Project
www.melody4changeproject.org
~ Song "When I Dream" is highlighted on Seventeen Magazine's website included under the Blog section of Jess Weiner, titled "Jess's Body Peace Blog."
~WHEN I DREAM is selected as the Pigtail Pals theme song. The video is now available on the VIDEO page, and the song can be purchased on itunes. All proceeds support the Melody for Change Project.
~An acoustic version of Jill's song "FAITH" included in the "SONGS FOR HAITI" artist vault launched by Paste Magazine. Go http://www.songsforhaiti.org or to the http://www.pastemagazine.com/vault to donate and download great music from 200+ artists. 100% of proceeds go to Doctors without Borders and the Red Cross.
~Midwest Artist Search Winner, Gaia Galvan, to record Jill's song "Never Home" to be released on her new CD in 2010
~Chicago Music Guide selects Jill Dawson for their exclusive music playlist, including a recording of Song of Blue (written by Jill Dawson/John Bernstein) on their media page.
~Nonprofit LeaderSpark will be using Jill's song "Change Our World" in their new promotional videos and fundraising campaign. More details in 2010.
~Jill's invited to perform at the Heartland Cafe in Chicago, IL as part of the "Four Women" singer/songwriter showcase.
~Melody4Change Youtube channel launched which will highlight nonprofits/causes/companies, using her music as a backdrop. The channel includes a "demo" video for nonprofit, LeaderSpark. It's in it's infancy, but it's a beginning:http://www.youtube.com/melody4change
~Jill's featured on WGN Radio: Audio from Jill's on-air interview and acoustic performance on WGN Radio 720 with Greg Jarrett on Friday, Nov 20th is below. Jill plays part of her song "Dancin in a Rainstorm" and talks about the "Living Room Tour" house concert launch.