Zach Sobiech's 'Clouds' Wins Upper Midwest Emmy

Zach Sobiech and “Clouds” won an Upper Midwest Emmy Award Saturday night in the Musical Composition/Arrangement category.

From the A Firm Handshake Facebook page:

"Zach and "Clouds" just won a regional Emmy for best Musical Composition/Arrangement!"

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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.

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

Sobiech's nomination is below:

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