Baker Grace wins “Best Song” for “BUTTERFLIES” at the HIMAwards

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Canada’s own Baker Grace took home the award for “Best Song” last Thursday (18.07.) at the The Hollywood Independent Music Awards (HIMA Awards) for “Butterflies.” (The full list of winners can be found here.)

Co-produced by Ghost RocketThe HIMAwards took place on Thursday evening in the world-famous Optional extras in Los Angeles, where Grace gave a breathtaking performance to a sold-out crowd.

Share the stage with other exciting acts Reyna Roberts, Jessy Fury, KIAAnd The Midnight CowgirlsIt was a performance and an evening that will surely be remembered for years to come, and was followed by Grace’s groundbreaking win in the Best Song category.

Baker Grace commented on her HIMAward win and her performance in front of a full Avalon Theatre:

“I’m truly grateful to have received this award and to be recognized alongside all the other incredible independent artists. This is my tenth year of releasing music and there have been many ups and downs, but being able to do what I love every day makes it all worthwhile. Special thanks to Brent and Luke for organizing this event, as well as my manager Howie Rosen for always believing in me.”

Luke Danelon, founder of Ghost Rocket, comments on the experience:

“The 2024 HIMAwards was a milestone for us. We were able to watch artists from Canada and around the world make a tremendous impact in the US. Baker Grace blew us away with her performance of “Butterflies” and was met with huge applause. Congratulations, Baker. We are so proud of you! Special thanks also to memyself&vi and LOSTBOYJAY, two other amazing Canadian artists who also won awards. We are so happy for you both too!

“It was a proud day for our Ghost Rocket team. We are excited for what comes next. We would like to give a special thank you to independent music champion Brent Harvey (founder of HIMA, HMMA) for once again allowing us to be a part of this piece of historic Hollywood magic.”

Photo above: LR Luke Danelon (Ghost Rocket), Racquel Villagante (SOCAN), Andre Galuban (Global Affairs Canada) by Eugene Powers

The Canadian presence at the HIMAwards was strong this year. The HIMAwards is a true celebration of global talent and Canada was a major cultural contributor to this year’s ceremony. Baker Grace’s live performance and win for Best Song, myself and viVictory for the best female voice, LOSTBOYJAYs win for Best EDM Song and several other Canadian nominees. In addition, key players in the Canadian music industry were also present to celebrate, including members of Global Affairs Canada And SO CAN.

Full list of nominees for the Canadian HIMAwards:

Evergreen Song Factory and Melody Farm Music
December Rose
Delon Om
Nige B
Vilivant
Cinda
Alex Krawczyk
Charles V. Rox Vaccaro
Ella Roberts
James Kocian
memyself&vi – won
Baker Grace – won
LOSTBOYJAY- won