Music in the Rockies

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 It has been replaced by a new event called Immerse.^[1]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

• 2000 Foolish Things
• 1992 Point of Grace
• 1992 Janet Hawlik (comedy)
• 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
• Burlap to Cashmere
• CeCe Winans
• Chasing Furies
• Chris Sligh (American Idol finalist)
• Chris Tomlin
• Don Francisco
• 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
• 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

References

1. Immerse Web link, Retrieved June 30, 2011
2. "Christian Artists Seminar Turns 25". Retrieved 7 May 2013.
3. "Artists Lineup Announced For GMA Music In The Rockies". Retrieved 7 May 2013.
4. It was Previously known as "Seminar in the Rockies", Retrieved June 30, 2011
5. "Artists Lineup Announced For GMA Music In The Rockies". Retrieved 7 May 2013.
6. "Artists Lineup Announced For GMA Music In The Rockies". Retrieved 7 May 2013.
7. "CHRISTIAN/GOSPEL: MUSIC THAT CONNECTS" (PDF). Retrieved 7 May 2013.
8. Press release stating "... Immerse, a new event in Nashville to replace GMA Music in the Rockies", Retrieved June 30, 2011
9. "ABOUT » IMMERSE 2013 - Your Music Career Starts Here!". Retrieved 7 May 2013.
10. "Immerse 2013". Retrieved 7 May 2013.
11. "Estes Park - Feature Story". Retrieved 7 May 2013.
12. "Christian Artists Seminar Turns 25". Retrieved 7 May 2013.
13. "Music in the Rockies - The Christian Alternative to "American Idol"".
14. Jones, Kim. "GMA's Music in the Rockies - Education and Competition". About.com Guide. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
15. "Artists Lineup Announced For GMA Music In The Rockies". Retrieved 7 May 2013.
16. Baldwin Celebrates Gospel Music Association's 30th Annual Music In The Rockies, August 6, 2004, Retrieved March 14, 2007
17. Testimonials, 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