Michael Biello and Dan Martin are pleased to announce the first recipient of the Biello Martin Love Song Award – singer/songwriter Phil Putnam for his song Paris from the album Casualties. The award was announced at the OUTmusic Awards Ceremony in New York City on May 23^rd. To listen to Paris and to find out more about Phil Putnam please visit www.philputnam.com

The Biello Martin Love Song Award is an annual cash award established by OUTmusic co-founders Biello and Martin to encourage excellence in the creation of same-sex love songs in all musical genres.

They co-founded OUTmusic in 1990 in their New York City living room to expand opportunities for LGBT musical artists.  More at www.biellomartin.com