The results are in, and Ollee Owens has taken home First Place in the Lyrics/Poetry category at the Women’s Freedom Song Contest for her powerful piece, “Still in Pieces.”
The Women’s Freedom Song Contest is an annual celebration of music and poetry that amplifies female voices and stories. With a mission to find the next great “female anthem,” the contest seeks works that inspire, empower, and speak to the heart of the female experience. Open to songwriters, poets, and video creators worldwide, the competition attracts artists from diverse backgrounds who have something meaningful to say.
Ollee Owens’ “Still in Pieces” stood out among the competition for its raw emotion, poignant storytelling, and evocative lyrical depth. Her winning piece resonated with the esteemed panel of judges, which includes industry veterans such as Brent Backhus (engineer for John Lee Hooker, Solomon Burke), Ruth McCartney (media entrepreneur), Karen Bliss (Billboard journalist), David Eaton (Polyphonic Spree producer), and Diana Williamson (Billboard-charting songwriter).
With the album, Nowhere to Hide, spending 13 consecutive weeks in the Roots Music Report’s Canadian Top 10 and her previous video, “Shivers and Butterflies,” racking up nearly 800,000 views in just one month, Owens is proving that blues still has a powerful story to tell.
With this latest recognition, Owens continues to cement her reputation as a formidable artist whose work transcends genres and touches hearts. “Still in Pieces” is a testament to resilience, personal struggle, and the strength that emerges from vulnerability—making it a deserving winner in a competition designed to highlight impactful storytelling.
