Oklahoman nominated for Native-E Music Award
A song written by an Oklahoma Baptist University student has been nominated for an award at the first annual Native-E Music Awards.
Delana Deere’s song “The Flowers” has been nominated for “Best Gospel/Religion Song.”
Deere (pictured at left) is a senior from Norman, studying cross-cultural ministry.
The awards are to be presented on Saturday in Alburquerque, N.M.
Deere was one of 11 entries in her category and was selected as one of the top five nominees.
Deere’s American Indian name is Wah-Zhinga-Skah, which means “White Bird.” She is from the Absentees Shawnee and Ponca tribes.
She said her song is inspired by her life experiences. You can listen to the song by clicking here: ”The Flowers.”
“My Savior, who walks me through it all, inspired me to write this song,” Deere said in a prepared statement from OBU in Shawnee.
“He’s the reason I can walk through the valley. He is the reason I am able to stand with dignity as a Native American Christian Woman.”
For more information about the Native-E Music Awards, go to www.native-e-musicawards.com.
Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
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