GMA Music in the Rockies 2008


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CLOSER THAN YOU’VE EVER BEEN TO...
GOD and His purpose for you, with encouragement from gifted artists and speakers
TRAINING from the industry’s most influential professionals and leading artists
COMMUNITY with others who share your passion
ADVENTURE while experiencing God’s creation in one of the most beautiful places on earth

HIGHLIGHTS AND NEW THIS YEAR
CLASSES: Tracks for Artistry, Songwriting, Worship Leading, and Career Development
COMPETITIONS: Redesigned categories for artists and songwriters
PRIZES: Rewards from Disney, American Bible Society, Compassion International and others, including a development deal with Centricity Music
SOUNDSTAGE CONCERTS: MercyMe, Shane & Shane, Kutless, Stellar Kart, Mandisa, Israel & New Breed, Jaci Velasquez, Trin-i-tee 5:7 and more!
LIVE CRITIQUES: On-the-spot feedback from celebrity judges at competition finals
AFTERNOON ADVENTURES: Excursions into the mountains and Estes Park
SONGWRITER SHOWCASE: An entire night celebrating the art of the song
ROCKIES AFTERDARK: More opportunities to sing and jam together in addition to Café Estes

 
 
Sessions and Speakers

Training From The Pros Who´ve Worked With:
Casting Crowns, Amy Grant, Jars of Clay, MercyMe, Hannah Montana, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, CeCe Winans & More


Adam Watts & Andy Dodd
Disney Publishing writing/producing team responsible for hit tracks in Disney´s "High School Musical 1&2" and "Hannah Montana," plus songs for other artists including Jeremy Camp

Tom Jackson
Live music producer who´s worked across genres with artists like Taylor Swift, Casting Crowns, Jaci Velasquez, and BarlowGirl.

Brett Manning
Professional vocal coach who´s consulted Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, the Broadway casts of "Les Miserables" and "Aida," and more
 

John Eldredge
Founder and director of Ransomed Heart Ministries, author of Epic, Waking The Dead, Wild at Heart, The Way of the Wild Heart, and coauthor of Captivating with his wife, Stasi

Travis Cottrell
Worship leader for Beth Moore Conferences, Indelible Creative Group artist and in-demand studio session singer for artists like Garth Brooks, Amy Grant, MercyMe, and Third Day

Vickey Beeching
Sparrow Records artist/songwriter with a Master´s degree in theology from Oxford University

 
 

Rockies Soundstage Concerts


Sunday, August 3 - Friday, August 8

Presented by Gospel Music Association

Enjoy nightly concerts that will get your closer to your favorite artists! There´s sure to be something for the whole family to enjoy. Tickets start at just $10.
Estes Park Center/YMCA Longhouse - Estes Park, Colo. 7-15 p.m. nightly



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THIS YEAR´S ARTIST LINE-UP INCLUDES*
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MercyMe

Israel & New Breed

Trin-i-tee 5:7

Kutless
 

Jaci Velasquez

Jon Foreman of Switchfoot

Mandisa

Shane & Shane
 

Chris Sligh

pureNRG

Stellar Kart

Brandon Heath
 

Robbie Seay

Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek

Jared Anderson

Vicky Beeching
 

Travis Cottrell

Joy Williams

Mark Harris
 

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