FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FRANKLIN, TN — 04.01.08–INDIEHEAVEN’S CIA SUMMIT 2008 INDIE CONFERENCE A HUGE SUCCESS

Indieheaven.com/The Christian Independent Alliance, the leading Christian independent musician resource held their 5th annual CIA Summit conference on March 28-29, 2008 in Franklin, TN. The Summit has established itself as an event that focuses on the independent musician, encouraging attendees to create momentum, and to pursue passion and excellence in their music mission. The event is quite different than other industry style music seminars, as no talent contests are held, or battles of the bands competing for industry attention.

CIA Summit founder Keith Mohr states, “There are plenty of idol types of contests and seminars, but our focus has been and will always be to renew the artist mind that they can be successful as an independent artist if they create content of excellence, have a strong work ethic, and engage in community with other independent artists. We are seeing many success stories from artists joining and using our Indieheaven.com organization, and cultivating strong relationships on our Indieheaven Network.

Hundreds of independent artists from around the globe assembled for the CIA Summit. Teachers and speakers included: Indieheaven/Christian Independent Alliance President, Keith Mohr, Sue Ross of The Inner Vizion, Charlie Peacock, Zoro The Drummer, mainstream music guru Bob Baker of The Buzz Factor, Rick Cua, Tom Jackson, Robert Beeson of Advocate Entertainment, Eric Copeland of Creative Soul, Brad Mathias of Infinity Music Distribution, Warren Barfield-Essential Records Artist, Kevan Cyka, Robert Anthony, and many more

In the days leading up to the CIA Summit, Tom Jackson shared his vast knowledge of live performance tips in a special one day seminar on March 26, 2008. On March 27, 2008, CMS Productions held their 2nd annual Nashville Songwriters Bootcamp, with Charlie Peacock and representatives from the CCM industry including EMI, Provident, Integrity and others. Songwriters had their songs critiqued, and learned about the craft of writing from a seasoned panel of industry pros.

In a time of rapid change in the Christian music industry, independent artists not only must be talented, they must also be educated on how to succeed as an independent, since 99% will remain indie. The CIA Summit equips, empowers, encourages, and delivers the truth about serving Christ through the medium of music.

For more information on the CIA Summit and all of the events, visit the Summit website at: www.ciasummit.com

The 2008 CIA Summit was sponsored by: Indieheaven.com, Mission of Mercy.