The song is done in the hope of being a big help to people who have suicidal thoughts.
TerryLee WHETSTONe
"Igniting Minds with Every Word"
Spoken word artist, storyteller, and musician. TerryLee WHETSTONe weaves powerful narratives through rhythm and verse. His work explores themes of heritage, humanity, and truth, blending spoken word with soulful melodies from the Native American style flute and other musical influences.
816-223-5243 TerryLee WHETSTONe Press Kit
TerryLee WHETSTONe 2024 President's Award
2020 Inductee into the Indie Music Hall of Fame
and
Global Music Award Winner
2026 - A great honor to be a part of the Global Music Awards
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HIGHLIGHTS / ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Indie Music Channel Hall of Fame Inductee (2020): TerryLee was honored with induction into the Indie Music Channel Hall of Fame in Hollywood, California, acknowledging his significant contributions to independent music. music4winds.com+12music4winds.com+12Broadjam+12
President's Award (2024): Received for his extensive accomplishments in music, including six awards for his album "SPIRIT." music4winds.com+1music4winds.com+1
World Class Music Awards: TerryLee has been recognized multiple times, including a notable win for his video "Black Water," which made the finals at the World Class Music Awards in Hollywood. Broadjam
Global Music Award Winner: Acknowledged as a "Global Music Award Winner" for his outstanding musical contributions. music4winds.com+4music4winds.com+4music4winds.com+4
Cinematic Tony Awards (2025): TerryLee received multiple accolades, including Best Director, Best Editing, Best Indie Song, and Best Cinematographer in the International Music Video category.
Director's Guild of the World (DGW) Awards, CANNES 2025: Revisited - Life is Short. Best Director (Category: International Music Video) & Best Arthouse Music Video Of the Year
Global Music Awards family Feb. 2026. Bronze Song Award for "The Inward Light".
A QUATE; “I want to be remembered as someone who made people happy.” -TerryLee
MUSIC STYLE and NOTABLE TRACKS
Spoken Word, American Indian Style Flute.
Whispers of Time (2026)
Bones of the Forgotten
Footprints of a Better Day
(Instrumental Healing Music)
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Guilds: ASCAP
"Global Music Award Winner"
(48-World Class Music Awards and over 50-International Music/Video & Documentary Winner)
Official Bio
*2026 - February 2026, Global Music Awards, Bronze medal for a single song, titled “The Inward Light”
*2025 - (6) Awards at the Indie Music Channel Awards: Best Children's Artist, Best Children's Producer, Best Children's Video under $5000.00, Best Soundtrack Artist, Best Soundtrack Recording, Best Soundtrack Song
*2025 - Radio Music Awards (Indie Music Channel), Best Children's Recording and Best Children's Song. Both wins were for song, “Shine Like the Stars”.
*2025 - Interview in the First Indie Music Channel Magazine (online)
https://www.indiemusicchannelmagazine.com/terryleewhetstone
*2025 - Release of the second Children's Album, “1.2 In a Child's Mind” (Digital Release)
*2025 - Release of the 33rd Album, “Shadows of the Soul”
*2025 - Release of first book, “STUDIO SHENANIGANS”,
(Since TerryLee owns and runs a Recording Studio, “Ahwatukee Productions LLC”, It is about Murphy's Law & People's
actions)
*2024 - President's Award fora all the years of “Accomplishments in Music”, and 6 awards for the album “SPIRIT”
*2024 - Radio Music Awards (Indie Music Channel), Best Children's Song, “Spirit of the Prairie”.
*2024 - Release of the 32nd Album, “SPIRIT”
*2023 - Release of the 31st Album, “ME/WE”
*2022 - Release of the 30th Album, “Blue DragonFly”
*2021 - Release of Two Albums: "There is a Message" and First Children's Album, “In a Child's Mind”
*2021 - September, Indie Music Channel Awards: "There is a Message.... Listen" Album, three personal awards: Best Easy Listening Producer, Best Children's Recording, Best Children's Songwriter, and One award for being a part of an International Collaboration - La Sagrada Familia under the Best World Artist category.
*2020 - Inductee into the Indie Music Hall of Fame in Hollywood
*2020 - Release of Two Albums: “W.O.R.L.D. P.E.A.C.e.?” and Special Release Album, “C.H.A.D. Tribute”
*2019 - Release of the 25th Album (Quarter of a Century), “STEPPING STONe”
Music & Spoken Word
A selection of TerryLee's most impactful spoken word songs including:
* Whispers of Hope - Standing Against the Shadow (See below to play the song)
* Bones of the Forgotten
* This Land, This Country (See below to play the song)
* What is Freedom?
"Igniting Minds with Every Word"
TerryLee Whetstone – Spoken Word Artist, Storyteller, and Visionary
TerryLee Whetstone is more than just a name—it’s a voice, a rhythm, and a journey through words and music. As a spoken word artist, storyteller, and songwriter, TerryLee blends the power of poetry with the soul of sound, crafting pieces that resonate deeply with listeners. His artistry is rooted in truth, emotion, and cultural awareness, weaving together themes of history, justice, nature, and the human experience.
With a lifetime of wisdom and an unwavering passion for storytelling, TerryLee brings spoken word to life through his unique fusion of poetic cadence and musicality. Whether addressing the echoes of the past, the urgency of the present, or the possibilities of the future, his words carry a message that lingers in the heart and mind.
Through Ahwatukee Productions LLC / Music4Winds LLC, TerryLee creates meaningful works that inspire reflection, conversation, and action. His projects range from thought-provoking spoken word pieces to children’s songs, instrumental compositions, and narratives that challenge mainstream perspectives. His music and poetry are a bridge between generations, cultures, and ideas—always seeking to uplift, educate, and stir the soul.
TerryLee Whetstone is a storyteller of the people, for the people. His work stands as a testament to the power of words and their ability to shape, heal, and transform the world.