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Battle of the Bands Winner to Perform at 2008 GMA Music in the Rockies
front to back are George Romanacce, Alex Couch, Joey Phillips, Stephen Morgan and John Ripley
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) June 26, 2008—Christian music lifestyle web site HearItFirst.com and the Gospel Music Association (GMA) announce the winner of this year’s third annual Battle of the Bands competition, Orlando, Fla.-based Generation Letter. The five-member rock band will perform at GMA Music in the Rockies in August.
Comprising George Romanacce (vocals/guitar), Stephen Morgan (guitar), Alex Couch (guitar), Joey Phillips (bass), and John Ripley (drums), Generation Letter originated from its passion to glorify God through music and to tell the great story passed down from generation to generation. John Ripley, the band’s drummer, says about its win: “As we evaluate the talents and creativity all of the artists that were involved in this competition, it is truly remarkable that we were chosen. We are thrilled beyond words to have this opportunity from GMA and Hear It First to take the stage at GMA Music in the Rockies.”
From March 25 – April 27 bands were asked to submit their entries at www.hearitfirst.com/indiescovery. Voting took place in three rounds during the month of May, at which time fans were able to view band bios, pictures and hear full-length songs. Hosted by Indiescovery, HearItFirst.com’s portal specifically devoted to independent artists, the promotion is designed to introduce listeners to the best up-and-coming talent in Christian music.
The grand prize package includes an all-expense-paid trip for four, including registrations, to GMA Music in the Rockies, where Generation Letter will perform a 9-minute opening act set alongside CCM mainstay artists Stellar Kart and MercyMe. First runner-up, singer/songwriter Nathan Arnold from Vancouver, Wash. will also have the chance to perform at the event. The second runner up, Long Beach, N.Y.-based band Cassidy will receive four free registrations.
Director of marketing for GMA, Gabriel Aviles weighs in on the Music in the Rockies experience, “GMA Music in the Rockies is a place of discovery for new and emerging artists. We are thrilled that HearItFirst.com’s Battle of the Bands’ contest winners are going to be a part of this incredible experience.”
Mark Adkison, HearItFirst.com president and founder, additionally comments, “HearItFirst.com is honored to join forces with GMA’s Music in the Rockies to bring unprecedented opportunities to talented, deserving, undiscovered bands. We are thrilled to be a part of Generation Letter’s journey, and look forward to many more partnerships with independent bands in the future.”
For more information on Generation Letter, visit their page at www.HearitFirst.com/generationletter and their official artist page at www.generationletter.com. For the latest on your favorite Christian artists, visit www.HearItFirst.com.
About GMA Music in the Rockies:
GMA Music in the Rockies is the music community’s premier talent competition and training experience for Christian artists, songwriters and worship leaders. Thousands have traveled from all over the world to experience this adventure and are drawn by its unparalleled training, professional and personal feedback, one-of-a-kind concert series, and sense of community, all nestled in the beautiful mountains of Estes Park, Colo. Visit www.gospelmusic.org or www.musicintherockies.com for information on how to register for this year’s event.
About GMA:
Founded in 1964, the Gospel Music Association serves as the face and voice for the gospel/Christian music community and is dedicated to exposing, promoting and celebrating the gospel through music of all styles including pop, rock, praise & worship, black gospel, R&B, hip hop, southern gospel, country, and more. The GMA community consists of 4,000 members including agents, artists, church leaders, managers, promoters, radio personnel, record company executives, retailers, songwriters and other industry visionaries. The GMA produces the GMA Dove Awards, GMA Music Week, GMA Music in the Rockies, and the GMA Academy. For more information, please visit www.gospelmusic.org.
About HearItFirst.com:
Originally launched in 2005, HearItFirst.com, acquired by Spinnaker Media in May 2008, has become a popular Internet music discovery destination, with more than 180,000 members who have registered for access to previews, videos and in-depth, exclusive content from major label, independent and unsigned bands. Membership includes a weekly newsletter with free music downloads, exclusive audio and video previews of music releases, artist interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from live events. The site’s unique, versatile and daily refresh of timely content generates 600,000 visits a month and more than 1.4 million monthly page views. The Indiescovery section of HearItFirst.com, currently housing more than 450 independent and unsigned bands nationwide, provides a platform for emerging artists, where they can create their own profile which is supplemented with additional audio and video clips. These tools are distributed to fans through the HearItFirst.com newsletter and via other online promotions. For more information, visit www.hearitfirst.com/ indiescovery
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