Laura Strickling's 40@40, a recording of twenty commissioned art songs featuring O'Dell's poem "Peony" (composed by Ed Windels), appeared #1 on Billboard's list of Traditional Classical Albums and was nominated for the 2024 GRAMMY Award for Best Classical Vocal Solo Album.

To read more about the poem, the music behind "Peony," and to view a live performance of the song by Laura, click here.