- Named Songwriter of the Year by the Houston Press
- Signed with Berkalin Records
- Official Showcase Artist, Southwest Regional Folk Alliance conference (SWRFA)
- Second place winner of the Songwriter Serenade competition
- Released a new album with The Grievous Angels
- The Grievous Angels won Best Americana/Folk Act at the Houston Press Music Awards
- Toured the Southeast US for a month, playing shows in 11 different cities