Acoustic Music Awards
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accepting entries. IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) promotes
excellence in acoustic music performance and artistry. Acoustic
artists in various genres can gain exciting radio and web exposure
through this competition. Participating sponsors include D'Addario
Strings, New Music Weekly, Loggins Promotion, Airplay Only,
Sonicbids.com, Acoustic Cafe Radio Show and XM Satellite Radio.
Win awards in 8 different categories: Bluegrass, Folk, Alternative,
Instrumental, AOG/Open, Best Male Artist, Best Female Artist, Best
Group/Duo. There will also be an Overall Grand Prize winner awarded to
the top winner worth US$11,000, which includes radio promotion to over
250 radio stations in US and Canada. Therefore, winning songs will be
heard on radio. Winners and runner-ups will also be featured on IAMA's
compilation CD.
Judging is based on excellence in music performance, songwriting/
composition and originality. Winners are selected by a panel of
established artists and industry professionals. Past years winners
include: Fertitta and McClintock, Jen Foster, Mistin' (Australia),
David Francey (Juno award winner from Canada), April Verch (Canada)
and Millish. Check out:
http://www.inacoustic.com