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There was some good news out of Houston a few hours ago. Yesterday, we alerted you to the arrest of D.C.-based artist, and Three Stars alumna, Wayna's arrest at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Late this morning, a Houston judge, at the request of prosecuters, dismissed the charges against her. She was reportedly relieved and now headed to Miami for the Winter Music Conference, where she has several scheduled performances.

Three Stars alumna Wayna, fresh off her performance at SXSW in Austin and en route to Miami's Winter Music Conference, was arrested at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport Wednesday morning and charged with a 3rd degree felony weapons violation, according to her spokesperson. In the state of Texas, the charge comes with a potential penalty of 2 to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

First off, DCist was happy when Grammy nominations were announced earlier this month and D.C.-area artists and producers were involved in six projects that will be up for recognition at the Recording Academy's February 8, 2009 ceremony. But when we heard that one of our May Three Stars artists, Wayna, was among those acknowledged in the "Best Urban/Alternative Performance" category for her performance on "Loving You (Music)," which also features D.C. native Kokayi, we were ecstatic.

Let's not beat around the bush. Radio waves, video channels or whatever other medium we find ourselves receiving music through are cluttered with nonsense, more times than not. The effort required to wade through this audio morass can be daunting, but when that special "something" is found, it's rewarding. Much like her debut album, Moments of Clarity, Wayna's newest release, Higher Ground, displays a level of artistry that's rarely found among the plethora of singers presently occupying the musical landscape.

From Ethiopia to D.C. and from White House staffer to R&B singer. It goes almost without saying that the story of how Wayna got to the point she's at today is quite unique. But the important thing is that she got here and we're richer for it.