Lori McKenna wins Boston Music album award

McKenna also performed her album track, "Witness To Your Life" during the ceremony. McKenna was nominated for four Boston Music Awards this year: Act Of The Year, Album Of The Year (Major), National Female Vocalist Of The Year and Song Of The Year.

"I am still in shock," said McKenna. "What an honor to be recognized by my fans and peers - especially in my hometown - I feel incredibly blessed."

"I could not have done this without the support of Byron Gallimore and Tim McGraw who produced the record, and all the amazingly talented musicians who played on it. Faith Hill for taking me under her wing and believing in my songs, and I especially could not have done this without my husband, Gene and our kids. They inspire me everyday. Now do you guys believe I have a job," McKenna asked with a smile.

McKenna received a huge boost last year when Hill included three of McKenna's songs on her number one album "Fireflies," including the hit, "Stealing Kisses." Since the release, McKenna opened the mainstage on several dates for Faith Hill and Tim McGraw's Soul 2 Soul 2007 Tour.

The Boston Music Awards is the country's longest running regional awards show. Proceeds from the event support Music Drives Us and Berklee City Music Program. Both organizations provide opportunities to young people who are interested in music but do not have access to music programs.