Okla. Native musician of the year

Lisa LaRue honored

Named Native Artist of the Year by 2008 Oklahoma Music AwardsWith an overwhelming response, Lisa LaRue was named Native American Artist of the Year by the 2008 Oklahoma Music Awards.

"I was shocked, and this breathes new inspiration into my life," said LaRue. This comes with the announcement of a new CD.

LaRue will be receiving studio time at Flatland Studio in Stillwater. Other nominees for the category included the Cherokee Nation Youth Choir among a host of others. As runner-up, Jay Red Eagle was awarded studio time as well. The Musician Honoree in the Hall of Fame was awarded to Leon Russell.