Nominated for Canadian Folk Music Awards "Young Performer of the Year - 2008" for his debut album, Paul Cresey's recognition continues to grow with both his music and his following. Receiving airplay in North America and around the world via both the airwaves and internet, Cresey's songs appeal to both young and old. His second album entitled "When Beauty Has Passed" is an acoustic folk music album with full instrumentation and explores several styles of the contemporary folk genre and cross several format lines. It began receiving airplay with the advance copies sent to CBC Canada and CKUA Alberta. Paul has continually caught the eye of music professionals and is being invited to a growing number of higher profile performances. Contagious melodies with meaningful lyrics best describe his music.