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Zach Sobiech's 'Clouds' Nominated for Upper Midwest Emmy

Zach Sobiech's "Clouds" was nominated for an Upper Midwest Emmy. The Gala will be in September.

The viral video “Clouds” has been nominated for an Upper Midwest Emmy Award in the Musical Composition/Arrangement category.

The Upper Midwest Emmy Awards Gala will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 28 at the State Theater in Minneapolis. 

 Zach Sobiech died of bone cancer in May. He was a Stillwater Area High School student and musician. Sobiech wrote "Clouds" as a way to say goodbye to his friends and family after he was diagnosed.

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His song went viral on YouTube and has collected nearly 8 million views to date. 

Sobiech's nomination is below:

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Clouds - Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund

  • Zach Sobiech, Songwriter/Performer
  • Karl Demer, Song Producer
  • Mike Rominski, Video Producer

Other nominations in that category include:

AMSOIL Championship Snocross theme song - Long Haul Productions

  • Joe Harewicz, Executive Producer
  • John Daniels, President
  • Bryan Shackle, Producer

Park Nicollet Be You Jingle - KSTC-TV

  • Todd Obernolte, Creative Director
  • Emma Jayne, Composer Performer
  • Eddie Seslowsky, Producer

The Choo Choo Bob Show - Birdhouse Holdings LLC

  • Dave Russ, Music Composer 

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