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   From: usasongcomp@yahoo.com   
      
   The deadline of the 9th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music   
   Awards) is fast approaching. 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 New Music Weekly, Loggins Promotion,   
   AirplayAccess.com, Acoustica, The A&R Promo™, NoisyPlanet, SongU,   
   Acoustic Cafe Radio Show, Broadjam, Sonicbids 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 years'   
   winners include Maddy Rodriguez(Canada), David Francey (Canada), Liz   
   Longley, The Refugees (USA), Kate Lush (Australia), Wayne Southards   
   (USA), Larry Pattis (USA), Omega (Uganda), El McMeen, etc. Last year’s   
   winner went to Canadian folk singer-songwriter Maddy Rodriguez who won   
   the overall grand prize as well as the Best Folk Artist. Maddy hit the   
   charts with her winning song "All The Wasted Time". Maddy is the   
   youngest top winner of IAMA at just 18 years old.   
      
   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. Cover songs are   
   permitted. Deadline to enter is November 9th. Information:   
   http://www.inacoustic.com   
      
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