City Paper music contributor Sarah Godfrey, I’m thrilled to report, is a finalist in the music-criticism category in the 2008 AltWeekly Awards. Take a look at the three pieces that earned her the nomination:

“Half the Man He Used to Be,” July 19, 2007 (On T.I.‘s T.I. vs. T.I.P.)

“People, People, Why Are They Fighting?” Sept. 19, 2007 (On Kanye West‘s Graduation and 50 Cent‘s Curtis)

“Hug Life,” Oct. 24, 2007 (On Trey Songz‘ Trey Day and J. Holiday‘s Back of My Lac’)