3RD ANNUAL IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) KICKS OFF

The 3rd 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 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, 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$10,000, 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, touring information and more! These are not neccessary the winners
or future winners but artists we feel are good.

Judging is based on excellence in music performance, songwriting/composition and
originality. All entries submitted will receive judging sheets containing
comments and ratings by e-mail. This is open to any artist who has a CD
independently released on a record label, distributed by a major or self
released. 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
on CD, the artist may perform original material not yet released and written by
other songwriters or composers. DEADLINE: All entries must be postmarked by
November 9 '06 or earlier. Check out:
http://www.inacoustic.com