Submit Your Best Work By
Midnite, Friday August 22nd
To Reach Millions Of Fans

The IMAs knock down mainstream obstacles and place top-ranked indie artists
and releases in front of millions of fans and industry gatekeeper including programmers, talent buyers, press and film & TV music supervisors.

The IMAs Get Results

"As an IMA Finalist the response from radio stations has been unbelievable. It's a real attention-getter and keeps my CD from being over looked. I've gotten live, on-air interviews on several stations -even a 1 hour slot where they interviewed me in between playing my songs!

And I was finally able to get my CD into a 5 state store chain - they told me that it was because I was an Independent Music Awards Finalist.

Being involved in the IMAs has been one of the greatest experiences I have had in music. What a great organization and award program!"
~Susanna Lynn, 2008 IMAs, Finalist, Contemporary Christian Album

"As an independent artist, it is always a challenge to build momentum and grow a musical resume that makes people stand up and pay attention. Being named an IMA finalist, where submissions come from 6 continents really helps establish credibility. I am finding that just by mentioning my standing as an IMA finalist makes people pause and take me more seriously as I shop my music and seek more promotion, distribution, radio play, etc. The Musician's Atlas is a well-respected organization and being associated with you is a tremendous honor."
~Anita Myles, 7th Annual IMAs, Finalist, Gospel Album

“The Independent Music Awards is a prestigious international program that brings attention to artists who are traditionally underserved by mass media and big box retailers. The IMA winners CD represents the diversity of today’s vibrant indie scene and includes music from artists previously on major labels as well as indie label and self-released talent. Our CIMS members are proud to be a part of the IMA program and to promote these worthy artists in our member stores”
~Don Van Cleave, President, Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS)

"Winning an IMA has opened doors for me. I have received radio airplay, press, increased CD sales, distribution and career support. It's the kind of backing every independent musician needs. Plus, 'Award Winning Album' doesn't hurt the promo! Thanks to the Music Resource Group and judges for the honour"
~Drew Pilgram, 7th Annual IMAs, Winner, Folk/Singer-Songwriter Album

"Since becoming a finalist in last year's IMAs, my career has kept such a comfortable and steady pace. After years of doing music, I am finally getting the respect I deserve. Along with that, our label (Mightier Than The Sword Records) has flourished tremendously spanning across different genres of music and we have become one of the most elite labels in North Carolina. I give credit where credit is due, therefore a big percentage of the credit goes to the IMAs, which is a worldwide award, not just a state, city or region. So becoming a finalist in the IMAs was a defining moment in my career, and a huge boost for our label. Not to mention some of the judges that actually listened to my album were musicians I have looked up to and molded myself after for years. That alone gives you a feeling that cannot be put into words."
~Ty Bru, 2008 IMA Finalist - Album of the Year: Rap/Hip-Hop

"Winning an Independent Music Award is a huge accomplishment. It proves that artists and musicians can make it outside of the major label system and still be recognized for their work. The artists who win this award are just as talented as some of the biggest artists in the country. A Grammy is no longer the only award that means you made great music!"
~Ari Gold, 7th Annual IMAs, Winner, R&B Song

The IMAs Are Supported By Industry Movers & Shakers Including: Peter Gabriel, Roger Daltrey (The Who), Suzanne Vega, George Jones, Buddy Guy,
Keith Urban, Steve Vai, Clint Black, Butch Walker, Zakk Wylde,
Paquito D'Rivera, Brian Littrell (Backstreet Boys), Lisa Loeb, MC Lars,
Ice T, DJ Skribble, Anthony DeCurtis (Rolling Stone Magazine), Stefan Goldby (ManiaTV), Joe Cuello and Carrie Hughes (MTV Networks), Lee Mergner (Jazz Times), Punknews.org, eMusic, PureVolume, ManiaTV,
The Stream.TV, The Coalition of Independent Music Stores,
Burnside Distribution and The Planetary Group.

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