Maui's Camile Velasco, a former contestant on "American Idol," is being honored for Single of the Year at the 12th annual Hawaii Music Awards for her rendition of Bob Marley's classic, "Guava Jelly."

The singer collaborated with Grammy Award-winning producer Stephen Marley, the son of Bob Marley, to record the song in Kingston, Jamaica at Bob Marley's original home recording studio at 56 Hope Road.

"I could not be more proud to receive this honor from my home state for a song written by Bob Marley, a man whose musical talent has deeply inspired my artistic drive," Velasco said, in a press release. "I feel really humbled and thankful to my record label and my managing agents. This is just the beginning and I am extremely excited for what the future has in store for me."

Born in the Philippines and raised in Hawaii, Camile became one of the top 10 finalists on the third season of "American Idol." After releasing a single on Motown Records, Camile formed a partnership with the Asian American owned indie pioneer label, Up Above Records.

The 2009 Hawaii Music Awards ceremony is being held at the Mamiya Theater on the campus of Saint Louis School on April 4. Tickets are $30 and $45. The awards are handed out by The Music Foundation of Hawaii, a non-profit organization.

For a full list of awards and information about the event, go to http://www.hawaiimusicawards.com.