IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) Kicks Off

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 Acoustic Cafe 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 CD releases.

Win prizes in 8 different categories: Folk/Americana/Roots, AAA/Alternative, Instrumental, Open, Country/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 US$6,600, which includes radio promotion to over 250 radio stations in US and Canada. Past winners include: Dale Willis (a fingerstyle guitarist from Australia) Jason Harwell, Jen Foster, and more.

Entrants will also get a chance to be featured on our website. This month's featured artists include: David Francey (Canada), Wailin' Jennys (Canada), The Zen Tricksters (USA), Paul Turner (Australia).

Winning songs will be heard on Acoustic Cafe radio show and XM radio. Winners and runner-ups will be featured on our CD compilation. Judging is based on excellence in music performance, songwriting/composition and originality. For more information, visit website at: http://www.inacoustic.com

Winners of the 1st Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards):

OVERALL GRAND PRIZE:
Declaration Song - Jason Harwell

BEST MALE ARTIST
Unhappy Anniversary - Sean Altman
Runner-up: Beautiful Mess - David Thiele

BEST FEMALE ARTIST
In Between Poses - Jen Foster
Runner-up: Taximan - Jamie Green

BEST GROUP/DUO
One Foot On Your Doorstep - Andy Hill & Renee Safier and Hard Rain
Runner-up: Lullaby - Waking Norman

INSTRUMENTAL
Old Crow - The Creaking Tree String Quartet
Runner-up: Scatterfingers - Dale Willis

OPEN
The Mighty Pickle - Millish
Runner-up: Burning Sun - Rob Falgiano

AMERICANA/ROOTS/AAA
Declaration Song - Jason Harwell
Runner-up: Sacrifice - Rachael Sage

FOLK
Prince of Pictou - Dave Gunning
Runner-up: Here We Go - Ina May Wool

BLUEGRASS/COUNTRY
I Never Knew - Toni Land
Runner-up: I want to Get Out - Natalie Howard

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