in a september 2006 "q" magazine interview, britney spears said she wished she had written nalick's "breathe (2 am)". two months later, nalick took honors as "ac female artist of the year" at the new music awards, beating out sheryl crow. according to her official website, nalick was so convinced that crow would win the award that she kicked back and relaxed, removing her shoes. when her name was called, she ran to the stage shoeless to make sure that she was able to have enough time for her acceptance speech.