Kansas City Internet Broadcaster Nominated for International Award.

Staci Craig has been nominated for an award in the 2004 Live365.com Broadcaster Awards. Craig's radio station, The Estrogen Zone, is one of five nominees for 'Best Alternative Station' (under 10k category).

(PRWEB) March 26, 2004 -- "I am honored by this recognition from my peers in the Live365 Community," Craig said upon hearing the news. "The nomination came as a total surprise. It really does show the power and reach of the Internet, that someone in Kansas City, MO can be nominated for an award out of the thousands of Broadcasters from all over the world."

Live365.com, averaging 10 to 11 Million Listening Hours per month, is the Number 3-ranked Internet Radio streaming service in the world, according to Arbitron. With broadcasters in numerous countries, Live365.com is the largest streaming site available for Hobbyist broadcasters as well as Professional broadcasters and rebroadcasts of AM/FM stations.

Craig, who had no broadcasting experience prior to starting her station in July, 2001, streams 24/7 through Live365. While the music she plays is from female artists only, her play list runs the gamut of genres. "As long as it's a female voice, and I like the music, I'll give it air time. I enjoy all types of music - rock, blues, soul, electronica - and this is my opportunity to expose the world to all the female musicians that make the music I love."

"The mix of male/female artists on terrestrial radio is hugely disproportionate. I wanted to provide an outlet for female musicians and their fans, where the music could be heard and appreciated for what it is, not hyped as the next super diva in a string bikini."

Staci is one of the thousands of Personal Broadcasters at Live365.com. In exchange for a monthly fee, Live365 handles the streaming process, including reporting requirements, and pays all Publishing and Performance Royalties as mandated under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1996.

Along with awards for Best Station in genres ranging from Blues to Christian to International to Electronica, Live365 will recognize Broadcasters in areas such as Website Design, New Stations (operating for six months or less), and Best Broadcaster. This is the first Convention and Awards program for Live365, which has been in operation since 1998. Live365 Broadcasters chose the nominees. Broadcasters and VIP Members (monthly subscribers to Live365) are eligible to vote to choose the winners. A complete list is available on the Live365 website.