2019, 2023, 2024 and 2025

2016, 2017 & 2020

Winner in the Folk/Americana category in 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2025 (they tell you to use the Winner banner, but really in 2019 and 2023 I tied for second), and Finalist in 2016, 2017 and 2020.

Many thanks to those at GASC for their  efforts year after year.  Everybody gets a professional evaluation, always thoughtful and well written.

For bookings or compliments
contact@curtjoamusic.com

Unfinished Songs

My first album. If you want to see the lyrics while you're listening, you'll need to go to the lyrics page first and then play the song from there.

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  1. 1
    Where Are You Calling From? 3:48
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  2. 2
    His Guitar in the Night 4:06
    Lyrics
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  3. 3
    I Can Still Love You 3:28
    Lyrics
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  4. 4
    Joseph 3:58
    Lyrics
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  5. 5
    Unfinished Songs 6:58
    Lyrics
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  6. 6
    The Best You're Gonna Do 4:28
    Lyrics
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  7. 7
    That Old Ocean 4:40
    Lyrics
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  8. 8
    Try a Little Harder 3:41
    Lyrics
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  9. 9
    Somebody's Calling Your Name 4:07
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  10. 10
    I Thought I Saw Me 4:22
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"Curt Joa, a recent winner in the Great American Song Contest, clearly establishes himself as a major talent. He is one of today's most gifted singer-songwriters, creating exquisitely crafted songs that resonate with poignancy and purpose, captivating listeners."  
   – Steve Cahill, Founder and President of the Songwriters Resource Network

 

"The amazing Curt Joa!  One great song after another."  
   - David Hakan, Gypsy Wagon Studio, Kansas City  

 

"Curt Joa is an incredibly gifted songwriter. He brings you along with him in his story songs and takes you on a beautiful musical journey. Listening to Curt's songs are akin to not being able to put down an amazing book you are reading. Now just add a wonderful melody." 
  - John P Higgins     
     Booking Manager The Coffee House - Milwaukee WI     
     Turtle Pond Music House Concerts - Mequon WI   

 

"... a distinctively impressive voice." 
   - Carla Starrett, Great American Song Contest 

 

"Nice to meet you too." 
  - Jimmy Webb, songwriter