The submissions deadline for the Independent Music Awards has been extended to August 22.  Produced by Music Resource Group, publishers of The Musician’s Atlas, the Independent Music Awards feature more than 50 music and design categories. 

Music categories (album and song) that might be of particular interest to AcousticMusicScene.com readers include such genres as Alt. Country, Americana, Blues, Children’s Music, Folk/Singer-Songwriter and World (traditional).  In addition, finalists and winners will be selected for songs of social action and covers of established songs. Among the design categories are album packaging, music video, photography, swag and websites.

Now in its eighth year, the Independent Music Awards are open to any indie label release or self-produced, self-distributed recording released between July 1, 2007 and September 30, 2008.  The entry fee is $30.

According to the Music Resource Center, the Independent Music Awards are designed to enhance visibility and opportunities for independent artists through year-long promotion, marketing and distribution programs.  These include distribution of an IMA winners compilation CD to hundreds of college and public radio stations, as well as at various music conferences and festivals.

For more information, complete rules and a downloadable entry form, log-on to www.independentmusicawards.com.