Ike Owens

Ike Owens

MARKETING

Music Industry Veteran, Producer, Humanitarian, and Kingdom Builder.

Ike Owens’ career has span for last 20 years in the music industry from Music Production to Promotions/Marketing for various Artist and Labels, and noted Work for the Kingdom of God. Owens received his collegiate education from Norfolk State University and Norfolk Theological Seminary and College. He began in radio in the Hampton Roads market at WZAM AM 1110 as Music Director and Promotions/Salesperson. He later worked for the Miller Brewing Company and Clear Channel Communications.

His music clients and artists include I Hear Music, Inc., Central South Gospel, Verity Records, Gospocentric, Inc., EMI Gospel, Burke and Mayes, Liquid Soul Media, Seven Venues, Hampton Coliseum, ALW Entertainment, CD Enterprises, Crystal Roses Records, Quiet Waters Entertainment, IMG Management Group, Marvin Sapp, Kirk Franklin, Donald Lawrence, Norman Hutchins, Fred Hammond, Kevin McFadden, Alex Holt, Bubby Fann, and many more.

Owens has affiliations with several regional and national churches and ministries. He is a member of the Gospel Music Workshop of America, GMWA Gospel Announcers Guild, Gospel Music Association, Norfolk State University Athletics Foundation, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, ASCAP, and The Recording Academy.

Owens is a proud father and devoted family man. He enjoys working on special events and projects. If Owens could leave a “nugget” to somebody to help them along the way, it would be “Live life to the fullest, and love God, and then yourself.”

What are people saying?

“This was my very first year attending this conference, however I learned a lot and God blessed me with major opportunities just within the 3 day time span of the conference.” Spencer Thornton
Portsmouth, VA

“Even though I was only able to attend the conference for one day, it was immensely helpful to me. I am now in fifth gear to learn all I can learn in order to be the most informed psalmist I can be. Thanks for all of the work your team put into such a well-organized event. I will definitely be there next year with a testimony of how I put what I learned to good use.” Trenice N. Richardson
Waldorf, MD

“The Independent Gospel Conference is one of the most innovative and inspiring conferences of its kind. The way the panelists poured knowledge in the conference attendees was simply awesome. For those independent artists looking for a place where they can get REAL knowledge, I highly recommend The Independent Gospel Conference.” -Roderick Jemison, Central South Distribution/Jemison & Associates

“I absolutely, positively loved the conference! It was awesome, so well organized, and full of valuable nuggets that I will draw from for years to come.” -Synophia M. Tate, Better Than Blessed Ministries
Raleigh, NC

“I think the Independent Gospel Artists Alliance Conference is truly one of the best conferences for independent artists. The information provided [is] thorough and gives artists everything they need to succeed in the gospel music industry. Hats off to Phillip and Stephanie Carter, and Earl Bynum for putting on a great event!” Andrea R. Williams, Tehillah Enterprises, LLC

What are people saying?

“Thank you guys for putting together such an awesome conference. I am so grateful for the opportunity. I will be back next year!” Jamie E. Parker
Virginia Beach, VA

“Motivation, inspiration, revelation, information, etc…Really helped me not give up on my dream of producing a viable project. ‘Wow’ is the word that best fits my sentiments. So helpful, nice, accommodating, you were. I look forward to next year’s conference and all you guys are gonna have to offer. Can’t thank you enough for keeping my fire lit!” Peggy M. Britt, Peggy Britt Music
Portsmouth, VA

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