Americana Music Association

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Killing the Blues

Album: Raising Sand

Released: Jul 6, 2010

Label: New Rounder

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Killing the Blues
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Kathleen Edwards
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General Info

Genre: Americana
Location US
Profile Views: 96541
Last Login: 9/24/2010
Member Since 1/7/2007
Website http://americanamusic.org
Type of Label Indie
Bio
.. ............ .. .. .. .. The Americana Music Association is a professional trade organization whose mission is to provide a forum for the advocacy of Americana music and to promote public awareness of the genre to support the creative and economic viability of professionals in this field. In short, we’re a professional trade association dedicated to building and promoting the Americana genre and the individuals who participate in our industry. .. The Americana Music Association works closely with those in our industry, whether artists, labels, radio stations, retailers, print media, festivals, agents, publishers, etc. to help organize and build the infrastructure necessary for our genre to achieve success both creatively and financially. .. To that end we conduct an ongoing publicity campaign to help brand and raise awareness of Americana, host a yearly Americana Conference, publish the weekly Americana Airplay Chart, produce the annual Americana Awards Show, participate in other industry events and conferences, produce member newsletters and marketing materials, conduct research about our industry and consumers, work to increase Americana's profile at retail, and serve as an advocate on behalf of Americana's interests. .. We also focus on creating attention for the public profile of Americana. These efforts to enhance the general awareness of Americana take the form of projects that increase general visibility and help brand the genre - all with the ultimate goal of connecting artists to an appreciative audience. .. The Americana Music Association works behind the scenes within the music industry to foster an environment for growth: building infrastructure, creating networking opportunities, establishing channels that allow professional entities to work effectively and efficiently. Working smarter - not just harder - means achievement of greater success for the greatest number of participants. .. Considered together, this range of objectives fosters an environment and encourages long-term growth, creating continually expanding opportunities at artistic as well as financial levels. Some of these efforts have direct impact and produce immediate, visible results. Some are indirect or ongoing in their nature, and may take much longer to bear fruit or prove their value. All are important, as we're in this for the long haul. .. We're happy to listen to feedback from our members and look for ways to better use our resources to raise awareness of Americana music. .. ....Click Here for More information about becoming a member.... .. .. 2008 Americana Honors & Awards Ceremony .. .. .. .. .. .. .... Americana Awards Ceremony Rehearsals... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. AMA Conference Highlights... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
Members
Members of the Americana Music Association benefit from networking and educational opportunities at our annual Conference and events. By participating as a member of the Americana Music Association, you play an important role in the Americana Music Association's efforts to achieve long-term growth of the format and industry. We offer the ability to speak as a unified and powerful voice within the music community, taking the feedback and ideas we receive from our members and working on your behalf on a larger scale. Equally important, your voice will be a part of a larger group working solely on behalf of the Americana genre.
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Americana is American roots music based on the traditions of country. While the musical model can be traced back to the Elvis Presley marriage of hillbilly and R&B that birthed rock 'n' roll, Americana as a radio format developed during the 1990s as a reaction to the highly polished sound that defined the mainstream music of that decade. By also including influences ranging from folk to bluegrass to blues and beyond, Americana handily bridges the gap between Triple A radio and mainstream country.