Enter the July/August 2017 Lyric Contest

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We are currently accepting entries for the July/August 2017 Lyric Contest. Deadline is May 15th at 11:59pm (CST). Enter now for your chance to win a…

  • Co-write with Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter John Paul White
  • Professional Demo Session (1 song) at Omni Sound Studios
  • Round-Trip Flight to Nashville (domestic only)
  • PRS Angelus Guitar
  • Sennheiser E935 Microphone

Each of the four finalists have their lyrics printed in American Songwriter, and the bi-monthly winner will be profiled in a one-page Spotlight in the coinciding issue of American Songwriter. You can enter to win the July/August 2017 Lyric Contest (and become eligible for the Grand Prize) by clicking the button below.

Click here to see the Rules & Deadlines.

Click here to read about the judges.

Click here to enter the contest.

Below, watch a video about 2016 Grand Prize Winner Mark Rostenko’s trip to Nashville.

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