GMA IMMERSE CONTINUES TO GAIN MOMENTUM WITH MORE ARTISTS CONFIRMING!

Artist and Song Competition Deadline Extended To July 7 To Accommodate Growing Interest In Event

June 25, 2009 – NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Momentum continues to build for the Gospel Music Association’s IMMERSE, with more than 20 artists already confirmed and registration levels poised to outpace past GMA music training events! IMMERSE, which takes place in Nashville, TN from July 29 to August 2, is the Christian music community’s premiere training experience and talent competition offering participants unparalleled access to top rising artists and songwriters who will not only perform at IMMERSE, but also teach, mentor and create with registrants.

Michael W. Smith
Natalie Grant
Pillar
Aaron Shust
Chris Sligh
Phil Stacey
Martha Munizzi
Travis Cottrell
KJ-52
Revive
Leeland
Krystal Meyers
Kirk Franklin
Joy Williams
Ian Eskelin
MIKESCHAIR
Evan Milby
Tara Leigh Cobble
Andy Davis
Andrew Peterson
Tony Wood

More artists will be confirmed up until the start of IMMERSE!

Christian artists, songwriters, worship leaders, music business professionals– and those that want to be someday – will gather at IMMERSE, a four-day event during which registrants will train with the industry’s most influential professionals, leading artists and songwriters, connect with top music insiders and others who share a passion for God and music; compete in Christian music’s official talent competition and enjoy exclusive music opportunities that only Nashville can offer, including the valuable prize packages.

The important deadline to register for the talent and songwriting competitions is now July 7.  All the detailed information about IMMERSE is available at www.experienceimmerse.com.  

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