The Independent Gospel Artists Alliance was formed to strengthen, motivate, and empower the Independent label owner and its Artist(s), and is for those who believe in the power of networking and trade, and are willing to participate in such a process. Award Winning Gospel Artist Phillip Carter formed the Alliance as a Facebook group in November 2009. The Alliance intends to become an organization that is a leading source of education and mentorship for not only Gospel Artists, but Christian and Inspirational Artists.

The Inaugural Independent Gospel Artists Alliance Conference took place in July 2010. Co-presented by Phillip Carter with Sounds of Victory Ministries and Minister Earl Bynum with Earl Bynum Ministries, the Independent Gospel Artists Alliance Conference was organized to educate Gospel, Christian, and Inspirational Artists on the business of music, exposing them to the REALITY of what it takes to be Independent in today's industry. Since its inception, the Conference has been attended by over 300 Independent Artists and Labels, industry professionals, and media personnel from 20 States and the District of Columbia. Conference sessions include Music Distribution, Label Ownership and Management, Royalties, Contracts, Marketing, Publicity, Terrestrial and Internet Radio Relationships, and Touring. The 3rd Annual Independent Gospel Artists Alliance Conference will take place on July 19-21, 2012 at The Mount in Chesapeake, VA.