Fort Lauderdale, FL. (Top40 Charts/ International Acoustic
Music Awards) - The 6th 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 Weekly, Loggins Promotion, AirplayAccess.com, Tanager Audioworks, Superdups, Broadjam.com, Acoustic Cafe
Radio Show and
Sirius XM Satellite Radio.
Unlike American Idol, IAMA is open to all independent artists and labels, there is no age limit and people from all countries can enter. Also, entrants do not have to stand in line for hours or days in order to audition. Entrants need to mail in an entry form along with a CD recording or enter online on IAMA's website.
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.
Last year's winner went to acoustic folk group "The Refugees", fronted by hit singer-songwriter Wendy Waldman, who wrote Vanessa Williams's No 1 hit song "Save the Best for Last'. To download their photo, please go to: https://www.therefugeesmusic.com/images/refugees2.jpg
Judging is based on excellence in music performance,songwriting/composition and originality. Winners are selected by a panel of established artists and industry professionals. Other past winners include: UK singer-songwriter Charlie Dore (2008 winner). Charlie Dore is most famous in the United States for her 1980 pop single, "Pilot of the Airwaves," which hit Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts and shot to international worldwide fame. Fertitta and McClintock (USA), Jen Foster (USA), Mistin' (Australia), David Francey (Juno award winner from Canada), April Verch (Canada) and Millish (USA).
Winners and finalists of the Awards will be featured in the IAMA website and e-newsletters, read by music press, talent buyers, promoters and other industry insiders. All songs submitted must be submitted must be original and submitted on CD, the artist may perform original material not yet released and written by other songwriters or composers. Deadline to enter is November 9 '09. https://www.inacoustic.com
