From: sunofmusic@gmail.com   
      
   The deadline of the 12th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) is   
   fast approaching. IAMA is the preeminent musician awards for up-and-coming   
   music artists. It promotes excellence in Acoustic Music performance and   
   artistry, it is geared    
   towards today's best up-and-coming music acts. Together for an exclusive,   
   once-in-a-year event. Acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting   
   radio and web exposure through this competition. Win a Top Prize of US$11,000   
   worth of Prizes.   
      
   Entrants come from all over the world: Australia, Canada, Japan, Brazil,   
   Germany, USA, South Africa, etc. Judging is based on excellence in music   
   performance, songwriting/composition/song choice, music production and   
   originality/artistry. You can enter    
   in a number of categories such as: Best Male Artist, Best Female Artist, Best   
   Group, Folk, Alternative, AOG (Open Category), etc.   
      
   IAMA has been generating buzz in the musician scene.   
      
   "I have felt more connected with International Music Acoustic Awards far more   
   than any other music award competitions or musician awards. IAMA has followed   
   my facebook page, responded quickly with any questions I've had and I continue   
   to have positive    
   interaction with the staff" said Amanda Grace, a singer-songwriter from   
   Minnesota.   
      
   "The favourite thing for me is that its so easy to enter your competition   
   online. I experience very helpful people working at the company. I would say   
   that it's a great competition to enter into and it is well run and the company   
   are a very professional    
   outfit" said Paul O'Brien, a singer-songwriter from Ireland.   
      
   Past years' winners include: Meghan Trainor, Carl Wockner, Kelley James, AJ   
   Croce, Maddy Rodriguez(Canada), David Francey (Canada), Liz Longley, Charlie   
   Dore (Hit Singer-Songwriter from UK), The Refugees (USA), Kate Lush   
   (Australia), Wayne Southards (USA)   
   , Larry Pattis (USA), Omega (Uganda), El McMeen, etc. Last year's winner went   
   to Australian singer-songwriter Carl Wockner who won the overall grand prize   
   as well as the Best AAA/Alternative Song.   
      
   "I am blown away with this huge win. When you are so passionate about the   
   music you create, it's hard not to live it, but to know that others love it as   
   much as me feels ninja amazing" said an elated Carl Wockner, who became the   
   first Australian to win    
   the top award at IAMA.   
      
   "I am very excited and surprised to win", said Meghan Trainor, 6th Annual IAMA   
   Best Female Artist Winner, who stunned the music industry by hitting #1 with a   
   debut single and album on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 Album charts   
   respectively last    
   year. Her debut single "All About That Bass" became a mega hit and Meghan has   
   become an international household name, her hit single sold over 12 million   
   copies in the first 6 months. She has two new songs on the Billboard Hot 100   
   Charts "Like I'm Gonna    
   Lose You" a duet with John Legend, at #28 and "Marvin Gaye" a duet with   
   Charlie Puth, at #21.   
      
   IAMA is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings, New Music Weekly, Loggins Promotion,   
   Airplay Access, Lewitt Microphones, Aspri Reverb, Music Industry Blueprint,   
   Sirius XM Radio, Acoustic Café Radio Show, SemiClef.com, Kari Estrin   
   Management & Consulting, SongU,    
   and Sonicbids   
      
   Win prizes in 8 different categories: Best Male Artist, Best Female Artist,   
   Best Group/Duo, Folk/Americana/Roots, AAA/Alternative, Instrumental, Open and   
   Country/Bluegrass. 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.   
      
   Judging is based on excellence in music performance, songwriting/composition   
   and originality. Winners are selected by a panel of established artists and   
   industry professionals. 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 online or via CD, the artist may also perform original material not   
   yet released and written by    
   other songwriters or composers. Cover songs are permitted. Deadline to enter   
   is November 6th. Information: http://www.inacoustic.com   
      
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