In 2009, "Fearless" won Grammy awards for Best Country Album and Album of the Year. Since then, Buda has continued to work as a recording drummer, contributing to albums by Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Martina McBride, Jewel and Michael W. Smith. Buda owns and operates The Loft – a professional recording studio located in Nashville – where he continues his work as a session drummer and produces the work of other artists. He also continues to perform live with artists such as Jewel and others.