Judy Insley is a writer and performer of songs about personal growth, social justice, environmentalism, and our universal connection to everything around us. The release of her CD, “Leaving Home” resulted in two 2008 Detroit Music Awards nominations for ”Outstanding Acoustic/Folk Recording” and “Outstanding Acoustic/ Folk Songwriter.” She also finished among the top 30 finalists (out of over 600 entries) in the 2008 Great Lakes Songwriting Contest.  Her latest CD, a 2011 holiday single titled "Spirit of the Season," (which also features Floyd Raeon on guitar) received generous airplay in the United States, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands.  Judy is a member of Southeast Michigan’s Songwriters Anonymous collective. 

Quotes:

“…a fantastic guitarist and songwriter, Judy weaves voice and instrument together to form a web that captures your imagination and leaves you begging for more!” - Maggie Ferguson, Host, “Live! From the Living Room,” Oakland Arts Center, Pontiac [http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/livefromthelivingroom/]

“Judy Insley writes smart and poetic folk-themed songs with her own view of a world we all want to belong to. Judy’s tender voice and intricate guitar style offer the listener a chance to relax, soak it in and become part of that wonderful world. Her passion for her art and willingness to share her experiences in song set Judy apart from your typical folk singer.” – Craig Carrick, Music Director – Noreast’r Folk Festival [www.noreastr.net]