About NIMA

WHAT IS NIMA?
NIMA stands for, Nashville Independent Music Awards.

PURPOSE of NIMA:
NIMA was developed in the summer of 2004 by Corey “CORMAT” Matthews, and a group of Nashville music and media professionals. Its primary purpose is to recognize independent Nashville musicians along with supporting and nurturing the musical community.

MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the NIMA Association is to promote independent music in Middle TN through collaboration, promotion, and support in the community.

NIMA Association:
The NIMA Association is a select group of Middle Tennessee Entertainment Business Professionals who care about the independent music culture in Nashville and the surrounding areas.  The members are an entrepreneurial and diverse group who care about the music first.  This Association is responsible for the NIMA nomination, and voting process.  Members that are in good standing have the majority vote during the process.  Fans also get to nominate, and vote.  The fan vote counts as a percentage of the vote.

Here at the NIMA’s we understand the impact, and responsibility of saying someone is the best that Middle Tennessee has to offer.  The NIMA’s are ran by artist who care about the music culture of Nashville.  WE ARE NOT RAN BY MONEY HUNGRY PROMOTERS WHO ONLY USE THE ARTIST TO GET PAID!!   We don’t nominate/award our sponsors just because they support our show.  If you get nominated for a NIMA, you earned the right represent Middle Tennessee.  Our awards are given based on how good your music is, and how much talent & hustle you have.