Awards & Recognition
Three decades of independent music recognized by international music organizations, industry publications, critics and listeners around the world.
From international songwriting honors to early digital-music milestones, Gypsy Soul’s music has been recognized throughout Cilette Swann and Roman Morykit’s independent career.
Awards & Competition Honors
2015 — International Acoustic Music Awards • 11th Annual IAMA
“Mirabelle” — Finalist, Best Group/Duo
“Mirabelle” — Finalist, Folk/Americana/Roots
2014 — International Acoustic Music Awards • 10th Annual IAMA
“Soul of a Girl” — Runner-Up, Folk/Americana/Roots
2013 — Independent Music Awards • 12th Annual
“Angel From Montgomery” — Best Cover Song
Judges’ Winner and Vox Populi Winner
2009 — Just Plain Folks Music Awards
Beneath The Covers: A Rediscovery — Winner, Best Cover Album
Additional Just Plain Folks honors include:
“Superstition” — Cover Song Nominee
“Who?” — Celtic Song Nominee
Superstition Highway — Celtic Album Nominee
2001 — The Global Muse
Gypsy Soul — Elite Artist
1998 — Lilith Fair Acoustic Talent Search • San Francisco
Alternate Winner / Special Recognition — Union Square Finals
Performed “We Can’t Let This Go” from Sanctuary
Industry Recognition
Performing Songwriter Magazine
Three-time Top D.I.Y. Artist
Sanctuary was named one of Performing Songwriter’s Top 12 D.I.Y. Recordings of the Year, marking Gypsy Soul’s second consecutive selection.
Over the course of their career, Gypsy Soul has also received 75+ Critics’ Choice and Top Pick distinctions from publications throughout the United States and internationally.
Chart, Sales & Digital Milestones
MP3.com
10 #1 songs
More than 1.5 million downloads and plays
Somewhat Acoustic — Best-Selling DAM CD on MP3.com
Tower Records • Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles
Test of Time — Highest-Selling Consignment Record
GAVIN Adult Contemporary Radio
“Silent Tears” — #36 nationally
New Age Reporter
Beneath The Covers: A Rediscovery — Top 5
CD Baby • The World Is My Country
Top Seller • Top Album • Editor’s Pick • Editor’s Pick–Pop • Editor’s Pick–Rock • Staff Pick
Three Decades. One Independent Path.
For nearly three decades, Gypsy Soul has followed an independent path—one song, one concert and one connection at a time.
The awards are lovely. The music—and the people it has reached—remain the greatest reward.