4th Annual International Acoustic Music Awards

As seen in the past issue of Music Connection magazine:

The 4th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) is currently
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 Wekly, Loggins Promotion, Airplay Only,
Sonicbids.com, Acoustic Cafe Radio Show and XM Satellite Radio.

Win prizes in 8 different categories: Folk/Americana/Roots, AAA/
Alternative, Instrumental, Open, Bluegrass/Country, 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. Past years winners include: Fertitta and
McClintock, Jen Foster, Mistin' (Australia), David Francey (Canada),
April Verch (Canada) and Millish.

Deadline: All entries must be postmarked by November 9 '07 or earlier.
Check out:
http://www.inacoustic.com