Biography


Stacia Petrie Ford has released five albums of mostly original material and two albums with the Detroit Women and two with the group Motor City Women. Stacia's original music can be described as a modern blend of acoustic-based rock and blues with innovative lyrics that embody a fresh imaginative perspective on song themes old and new.
Stacia Petrie bio @ Smokestack Lightenin'

Awards
  • Winner in 2018 Motor City Muscle song competition for the song "Detroit Women" to be included in a compilation of songs about Detroit to be released soon!
  • Nominated for a total of 11 Detroit Music Awards
  • Won two trophies 2005 in the categories of Outstanding Acoustic/Folk songwriter and vocalist at the DMAs
  • Included in the LaSalle Bank compilation disc of best original songs by Detroit artists for "What You're Looking For"
  • Kerrville New Folk Finalist in 1998
  • First place in the blues category in the 2007 Unisong International Song Contest for song "Face the Blues"​