Mickie James, a renowned figure in the wrestling world and a country music star, has once again made waves with her recent nomination. After leaving the WWE in 2010, she ventured into the music realm and has since achieved remarkable success. In 2024, she is being recognized by the Native American Music Awards for her work, specifically for her song “Sandbar Sunsets,” which is described as an “ode to summertime.” James co-wrote the song with Sean Gasaway & Jake Hill last year.

Honored to be Nominated Again

Mickie James expressed her deep honor upon being nominated. She stated, “I am super honored to be nominated! To be nominated again is incredible. I am always grateful for these opportunities and to represent my (Powhatan) heritage and my tribe. A special shoutout goes to Sean Gasaway & Jake Hill who wrote the song with me. Their contribution has been invaluable.”

Previous Nominations and Awards

This isn't the first time Mickie James has been nominated by the Native American Music Awards. She was nominated in 2017 and 2018, winning at both ceremonies. She won “Song of the Year” for her recording “Shooting Blanks” and “Best Single Recording” for “Left Right Left.” Additionally, she was inducted into the Native American Music Awards Hall of Fame in 2017, solidifying her status in the music industry.

Mickie James vs. Mercedes Moné: A Dream Match

Mercedes Moné, in the latest issue of the MonéMag, named Mickie James as one of her top five fantasy opponents and explained why she wants to face her in the ring for the first time. She said, “What can I say? I LOVED her versus Trish Status’s storyline growing up! I was so inspired by it. I never saw a woman’s storyline like that. What made it even more incredible was that it lasted for an entire year, which seemed unheard of for women. They even had an amazing WrestleMania match. I was only a teenager then, but they just truly inspired me. So, Mickie makes the last for sure.”Mickie James's diverse talents and achievements continue to make her a prominent figure in both the wrestling and music industries. Her nomination for the Native American Music Awards is a testament to her hard work and creativity.