I would like to invite you to enter the The 6th Annual IAMA
(International Acoustic Music Awards). IAMA 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, AirplayAccess.com, Tanager Music
Software (Songframe), Broadjam.com, Acoustic Cafe Radio Show and XM
Satellite Radio.

IAMA is open to all independent artists and labels. Unlike other music
industry competitions, IAMA focuses on developing new markets for
Acoustic artists, labels and with or without CD releases. Past year's
winners include Charlie Dore (UK), The Refugees (USA), Kate Lush
(Australia), Wayne Southards (USA), Larry Pattis (USA), Omega
(Uganda), etc.

Win prizes in 8 different categories: Folk/Americana/Roots, AAA/
Alternative, Instrumental, Open, Bluegrass, Best Male Artist, Best
Female Artist, Best Group/Duo. There will also be an Overall Grand
Prize winner awarded to the top winner worth over US$11,000, which
includes radio promotion to over 250 radio stations in US and Canada.
Winning songs will be heard on radio! Winners and runner-ups will be
featured on our CD compilation. Also, we feature up to 10 different
artists get featured and promoted on IAMA website every month, which
provides a review, ratings, CD information and more. The sooner, you
enter, the sooner you get featured!

Judging is based on excellence in music performance, songwriting/
composition/song choice, Music Production and originality. All entries
must be postmarked by November 9 or earlier. Ways to enter:

FREE EARLY ENTRY BONUS: First 1,000 entrants will each receive a FREE
IAMA Compilation CD (first 1,000 entrants, so hurry!). Please obtain
the entry form at:
http://www.inacoustic.com/entryform.html

Or enter online via Broadjam:
http://www.broadjam.com/contests/details/contest/index.php?contest_id=1493

Or enter online via Sonicbids:
http://www.sonicbids.com/iama2009

Sincerely,

--
Jessica Brandon
Artists Relations