The songwriting of Catie Curtis combines insightful lyrics with addictive melodies and high energy. Catie's recordings and impressive touring career in the U.S. and Europe have earned her rave reviews and wide recognition. Her songs have been featured on numerous television programs and in independent films. She's toured extensively with Mary Chapin Carpenter and with the original Lilith Fair. Catie was named grand prize winner of the International Songwriting Competition for her song "People Look Around", co-written with Mark Erelli. In January 2009 she performed at the Human Rights Campaign's official Obama inaugural ball, and she's been back to the White House several times. Catie, a former Ann Arborite, comes back to Michigan with a new album, "Flying Dream," of which she has this to say: "Flying Dream is my current favorite among my 14 recordings! Let me tell you some things that are special to me about it: It sounds dreamy and emotional, and, I think, beautiful. Kristen Hall (singer/songwriter founding member of the band Sugarland) co-wrote most of the songs with me, produced the recording, and added tons of great harmonies."