Membership Has It’s Privileges
*Meet New People
*Stay Updated On The Music Industry
*Voting Ballot Member 
*Nominate Various Artist For Ballot
*Promote/Introduce Various Artist To The Indie Circle 
*Connected To Various Media Groups
*Various Community Service Projects
The National & Independent Music Association
As gospel music move ahead in an ever-changing environment, The National and Independent Music Association (N.I.G.M.A) looks forward to the new opportunities of a growing organization to increase growth in all areas of gospel music. 

N.I.G.M.A. strives through positive goals from the important work of recognizing the best in music through establishing itself as the preeminent arts advocacy and outreach organization in the country. 

N.I.G.M.A. mission statement is simple, but represents the heart and soul of the organization's efforts to positively impact the lives of musicians, soloist, choirs, groups and our gospel industry at large.

 N.I.G.M.A. aims to provide scholarships to any youth pursing a degree in all areas of Fine Arts, Marketing, Public Relations, Music, Entertainment and Business.  

N.I.G.M.A. is composed of Top Executives, Record Label Owners, Radio Announcers, Pastors, Community Leaders, Gospel & Special Event  Promoters, & Gospel Artist

"Making Independent Major"
"President Jalil Brown, Mr. Cavell Phillips 
& Mr. Henry Harris"
Virginia Chapter
"National Media Presence"
"N.I.G.M.A. Cares
Community Service Project"
"Always Promoting Some Of The 
Best Independent Gospel Artists"
President Kerri Love 
Giving Back To The Community
The National & Independent Music Association
Minister Billy Rivers
Memphis, TN