"Since we have won the Independent Music Awards for the 2006 Hard Rock/Metal Album of the Year, The Greatest Fear has sold over 5,000 copies of our debut CD, "The Coronation Of The Locust Queen!" The award has legitimized The Greatest Fear in the eyes of magazine reviewers, DJ's and venue promoters who normally are inundated with demo submissions... The IMA win has really provided me with justification. The IMA Awards CD and the Musician's Atlas promoted awards insert has been included in all of our press kits. I find that the IMA CD impacts people in an incredibly positive way. The diversity in talent, highlighted on each track, enforces the calibur of musicianship each artist represents on behalf of their genre. I am humbled and proud to be considered among such talent... Also - we share a fan base with last year's Independent Music Award winner of our award, Lacuna Coil. We have had an overwhelming response as their fans have found us online via the IMA Award. This has broadened our goals to include a European tour sometime in 2007."

~Jane Saunders, The Greatest Fear,
6th Annual IMA Winner - Album of the Year: Hard Rock/Metal Album

"Winning the IMAs really helped put my record on the map. Hats off to MRG and
The Musician's Atlas for creating a reliable filter and support system for independent music in an otherwise overwhelming market place."

~Richard Julian, 3rd Annual IMA Winner - Album of the Year

"The IMA program has produced a tremendous boost for my career from selling 400 of my CD's in a 24 hour period due to the IMA's exclusive 4.5 million customer-contact promotion through Borders, to receiving an offer for a multiple album record deal with major distribution due in part to the exposure and buzz that the IMA program created within the industry through their Winners CD sampler and the omnipresent Musician's Atlas.

"What's more, the IMA program is run by people who truly care about independent music and an artist's long-term career --  the IMA staff have been, and continue to be, more than generous with their time and resources -- winning the award is just the beginning, these people are on the musicians' side!"

~ Matt Shulman, 3rd Annual IMA Winner

"The Independent Music Awards got Girlyman their first record deal!

"Because of the IMAs, Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls listened to the band's album and a few months later signed Girlyman to her label, Daemon Records. Thanks!"

~ Genevieve Barber, Manager Girlyman

3rd Annual IMA Winner - Folk/Singer-Songwriter

"The Independent Music Awards fulfill an important role in exposing worthy independent music to a wider audience. Through their esteemed panel of judges, media & industry exposure, distribution via the Musicians Atlas at retail locations nationwide, and the mission of really supporting good music, the IMA's have significant influence and reach within and beyond the music industry"

~ Brandon Kessler, President Messenger Records
(Dan Bern * Johnny Society * Anne McCue * Chris Whitley)

"We are thrilled and honored to have been selected as a winner in the 2004 MRG Independent Music Awards. Everyone at The Musician's Atlas has been fantastic and they have done so much to expose a new, diverse group of listeners to our music. Thanks again for all your help, you've really been awesome."

~ Brett Crockett, Karmacoda
3rd Annual IMA Winner - Music For Film & TV

"One of the challenges of an Indie Label is finding effective yet inexpensive ways of increasing your artist's profile. Having the Independent Music Awards choose Ronnie Earl for the Blues/R&B award provided recognition to an artist that truly deserves it."

~ Rayanne Doucet, Stony Plain Recording

"Winning the Independent Music Awards for best Pop/Rock act has had a big impact on my career. Right off the bat I was contacted by several managers asking for press kits. I am now working with one of those managers. The centerfold section of The Musician's Atlas really features the winning acts and I'm sure that it has everything to do with increased awareness of the name Robby Baier and my band, Melodrome at music conferences and in the music community."

~ Robby Baier, Melodrome
2nd Annual IMA Winner - Pop/Rock Category

"Winning the Independent Music Awards has given me personal validation. Add to that the exposure it has given me opening doors that otherwise had been closed and I am thrilled."

~ Tom Yoder,
3rd Annual IMA Winner - New Age Category

"The exposure we've received thru the Independent Music Awards has been tremendous! It's a great organization to be associated with!"

~ Carol Moore, Chateau Music Group,
Manager of 3rd Annual IMA Country/Bluegrass Winners - IIIrd Tyme Out

" Winning the Independent Music Award in the Latin category has lifted us to the next step. The recognition from music critics, radio dj's and from our fans has given us pure satisfaction and helps us to maintain our commitment  to create music. It is truly ONLY THE BEGINNING for us and we are ready to go all the way."

Lola Arcaya-DeLucia, CEO ARDEL RECORDS
Vinny & Ray - 3rd Annual IMA Winner - Latin Category