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American Songwriter Contests

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Song Contest

Enter your songs for a chance to win $10,000, get major label A&R mentorship, and have your songs heard by #1 songwriters and artists.

Lyric Contest

Enter the #1 Lyric Contest for a chance to win a "Dream Day on Music Row", which includes a "Dream Co-Write" with a hit songwriter.

Road Ready Talent Contest

Enter for a chance to win $20,000, receive industry mentorship, perform on a legendary stage in Nashville, and attain prizes designed to impact your career trajectory.

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Past Winners

Song Contest

Grand Prize Winner:
“What’s It All Mean?” By Christian Gates-Bahlhorn (The Philharmonik)

ALL CATEGORY WINNERS

First Place:
“Somebody” By Harper O’Neill, Meg McRee

Second Place:
“American Spirits” By Austin Sawyer (Drumming Bird)

Third Place:
“Milky Way” By Nathalie Nedeljkovic (Nouel)

ALL WINNERS + HONORABLE MENTIONS

First Place:
“Walk” By Lauryn Marie

Second Place:
“This Could Be My Last Song” By Frank Watkinson

Third Place:
“Right At The Wrong Time” By Jade Steg

ALL WINNERS + HONORABLE MENTIONS

Lyric Contest

Grand Prize Winner:

2024 Grand-Prize Winner: TBA

Session Winners:

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Grand Prize Winner:

2023 Grand-Prize Winner: “Painting Pickets” By Christine Merritt, Gregory Becker, Michelle Creber

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Grand Prize Winner:

2022 Grand Prize Winner: “Long Line of Cars” By Mason Caviness, Emily Rose

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