NSAI ADDS LYRICS-ONLY CATEGORY

The Nashville Songwriter's Association International (NSAI) has again partnered with CMT for the 12th Annual NSAI Song Contest Presented by CMT, which runs through October 31, 2011. Aspiring songwriters in any genre are encouraged to send their best songs to be judged by a panel of experts, and a new Lyrics-Only category has been added this year. The Grand Prize includes a mentoring session with industry icon Charlie Daniels. For more, visit

nsai.cmt.com.

Independent Music Awards

Tom Waits, Kathleen Brennan, Tori Amos, Joshua Redman,
Ozzy Osbourne, Del McCoury, Suzanne Vega, Michael Franti, Bettye LaVette Among The 11th Annual
Independent Music Awards Judges
New York, August 3, 2011 — The Independent Music Awards® (The IMAs), the international awards program for self-released and independent label talent announced today that the distinguished husband and wife songwriting team of Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan; celebrated singer/songwriter Tori Amos; multi-genre song stylist Bettye LaVette; influential jazz saxophonist and composerJoshua Redman; bluegrass legend Del McCoury; acclaimed folk/singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega; legendary "Godfather of Heavy Metal" Ozzy Osbourne; acclaimed composer and frontman of the band Spearhead Michael Franti; join other prominent performing artists and industry professionals who will help determine the winners of The 11th annual Independent Music Awards, currently accepting submissions at www.TheIndependentMusicAwards.com.