'Amazed' album by New York Catholic musician earns five Unity Awards

Published: 2007-10-16

PHOENIX (CNS) -- New York Catholic musician Sean Clive let his fans know he would be traveling to the eighth annual Unity Awards in Phoenix. He wrote on his Web site that he'd be "attending, presenting and maybe even receiving," though, he added, there was "little chance" of that "but God only knows." He did a bit better than he expected. His album "Amazed" won five Unity Awards at the Oct. 6 event, including pop/contemporary album of the year and song of the year for the title track. The awards are sponsored by the Iowa-based United Catholic Music and Video Association. "It's nice to have other people supporting you," said Clive, a music minister at St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Utica, N.Y. "You don't do it for that, but when you get support, it's nice." "Amazed" also walked away with best producer honors for David C. Smith and best album packaging. Smith, who played almost all the instruments on the album, also shared the songwriter of the year award with Clive.

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