American Songwriter Contests
Offering Discovery Platforms for Musical Talent
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
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)
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
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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