Music in the Rockies was a week-long festival, with a combination of seminars, competitions, concerts, and events related to Contemporary Christian Music, other kinds of Christian music, and the Christian music business industry. It has been replaced by a new event called Immerse.[1]
History
The event started in 1975 as Seminar in the Rockies, launched by Christian Artists' Corp's president Cam Floria.[2][3][4]
In 2000, the Gospel Music Association (GMA) began to take over the event.[5]
In 2004, they changed the event's name to GMA Music in the Rockies.[6][7]
The event/festival was previously held at YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado.
Both "Music in the Rockies" and "Seminar in the Rockies" had a series of concerts in the evenings, with some notable performers and attendees. The 34th annual event was held from August 3 to August 9, 2008.
In 2009, the event was replaced by a new event called Immerse.[8]
Immerse is put on by the Gospel Music Association and LifeWay Christian Resources.[9][10]
Immerse features a series of seminars. It also has a competition section that is broken down into several categories, and an overall winner is determined. It is held in the United States in Nashville, Tennessee.
Winners
- 2008 Rough Draft
- 2000 Foolish Things
- 1994 Terri Bocklund - "All Things"
- 1992 Point of Grace
- 1992 Janet Hawlik (comedy)
- 1988 David Phelps (musician)
- 1980s Babbie Mason
Notable performers and attendees
Numerous national recording artists have performed at, competed at, or attended the event.[11][12][13][14][15] [16][17]
Selected:
- Amy Grant
- Babbie Mason
- BarlowGirl
- Barry McGuire
- Burlap to Cashmere
- CeCe Winans
- Chasing Furies
- Chris Sligh (American Idol finalist)
- Chris Tomlin
- Don Francisco
- First Call
- Jaci Velasquez
- Jars of Clay
- Jordin Sparks (American Idol winner)
- Larnelle Harris
- Mark Lowry
- Matthew West
- Michael W. Smith
- Nichole Nordeman
- Pat Boone
- Pete Carlson
- Point of Grace
- Rachael Lampa
- Rebecca St. James
- Sandi Patty
- Stacie Orrico
- Steven Curtis Chapman
- Steve Taylor
- Switchfoot
- The Imperials
- The Waiting
- Bryan Duncan
- Whiteheart
- Oliver North (unannounced "wave" to attendees on stage 1989/1990)
- Brennan Manning
- Sheila Walsh (singer)
- Walt Mills
- Darlene Koldenhoven
References
- ^ Immerse Web link, Retrieved June 30, 2011
- ^ "Christian Artists Seminar Turns 25". Retrieved 7 May 2013.
- ^ "Artists Lineup Announced For GMA Music In The Rockies". Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
- ^ It was Previously known as "Seminar in the Rockies" Archived 2012-03-13 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved June 30, 2011
- ^ "Artists Lineup Announced For GMA Music In The Rockies". Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
- ^ "Artists Lineup Announced For GMA Music In The Rockies". Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
- ^ "CHRISTIAN/GOSPEL: MUSIC THAT CONNECTS" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 January 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
- ^ Press release stating "... Immerse, a new event in Nashville to replace GMA Music in the Rockies" Archived 2012-03-13 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved June 30, 2011
- ^ "ABOUT » IMMERSE 2013 - Your Music Career Starts Here!". Retrieved 7 May 2013.
- ^ "Immerse 2013". Retrieved 7 May 2013.
- ^ "Estes Park - Feature Story". Retrieved 7 May 2013.
- ^ "Christian Artists Seminar Turns 25". Retrieved 7 May 2013.
- ^ "Music in the Rockies - The Christian Alternative to "American Idol"".
- ^ Jones, Kim. "GMA's Music in the Rockies - Education and Competition". About.com Guide. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
- ^ "Artists Lineup Announced For GMA Music In The Rockies". Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
- ^ Baldwin Celebrates Gospel Music Association's 30th Annual Music In The Rockies, August 6, 2004, Retrieved March 14, 2007
- ^ Testimonials Archived 2006-10-01 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved March 14, 2007
External links
- Immerse Web site link, Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- Gospel Music Association (GMA) Web site link, Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- Advertisement for 2007 contest