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Current Promotions

Heart Toppers Promotions CLOSED

‘Make Some WAVs’ Promotion Open Now

Bring your lyrics to life by winning a Professional Demo package from Nashville Demo Works

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Deadline: September 5, 2024 at 11:59:59 PM CT

Open to the November/December Lyric Contest

*By entering the Make Some WAVs Promotion, you are also entering the general contest and will be considered for all respective prizes*

ENTER LYRIC CONTEST

Make Some WAVs Prizes

1 x Winner
  • Professional Demo Package and Melody Writing (if needed)
    • Nashville Demo Works will infuse the song with multiple instrument tracks to deliver a professional demo.
    • The package also includes a vocal track and background vocals from an in-house vocalist.
    • Additionally, if your song doesn’t have a melody, a professional songwriter will craft an original melody to complement your lyrics. You keep 100% of the copyrights!
  • Feature on American Songwriter
  • Eligible for all regular Lyric Contest prizes
  • And More!
1 x Runner-Ups
  • Basic Demo Package
    • Includes a simple demo with one instrument (normally a guitar or piano)
    • A vocal track
    • A background vocal (if needed)
  • Feature on American Songwriter
  • Eligible for all regular Lyric Contest prizes
  • And More!

***Please note, this prize does include the option of melody writing (if needed)

Past Promotion Winners

Song Contest

2024

It’s A Wonderful Write: “Under the Tree” By Sam Palladio and Cassadee Pope

March Forward: “Dollar and A Dream” By SongBird The Goddess

Spring Breakup: “Tell Him About Me” By Preston LeMacks, John Strandell and Jessica LeMacks

Sounds Like Summer: “Chillo” By Jeff Dayton

Highway Hits:“Caffeine & Gasoline” By Scott Voelkerding

Heart Toppers: TBA

2023

SXSW VIP Experience: “Blame Me” By Dakota

May Flowers: “pink moon spring” By Belle Shea

Sounds Like Summer: “Coastline” By my friends call me Mel

Make it Count: “What’s It All Mean?” By The Philharmonik

Heart Toppers: “Dating Isn’t Fun” By Sade Frame

Still Standing: “Boulder” By Matt Jordan

Home Sweet Home: “Drunk In Paris” By Connor Pledger

Songs That Sync: “The Fence” By Josh Adams & “I Think I Like It” By Daniel Read

2022

Songs That Sync: “You Lied” By Caitlynne Curtis

Talent Contest

2024

SXSW VIP Experience: “CASTLE DOOR” By Grandmaster

March Forward: “Run” By Ian Brown

Lights, Camera, Talent Music Video: “Rein It In Cowboy” By Haley Spence Brown and Jack Hackett (The Doohickeys)

Lights, Camera, Talent Live Performance: “Mercy” By Julie Odnoralov (julie on the internet), Ruslan Odnoralov and Jeremy Claudio

Lyric Contest

2024

Autumn Leaves: “LILAC SKIES” By Ralston Wells, Brooke Hatala and Daniel Leathersic 

It’s A Wonderful Write: “New Year, New Me” By Daniel Foshee, Marcus Hooper and Alex Perkins

March Forward: “Tomorrow’s On Our Side” By Matt Jaffe

Spring Breakup: “A Prayer in Heaven or a Chance in Hell” by Debby Dever

Sounds Like Summer: “Across the world” By Jan Kolle

Red, Write & Blue: “The Promiseland” By David McMillin

Highway Hits: “The Pedal on the Right” By Elizabeth Grace

Heart Toppers: TBA

2023

Spring Breakup: “Can’t Hold The River” By Jordon Frank

Sounds Like Summer: “Shade Me In the Summertime” by Sara Leibman

Co-Write Delight: “Make Her Cry” By Joyce Sampson and Kevin Curry

Make It Count: “Let’s LOVE BETTER” By Simone Lazer and Melissa Bollea Rowe

Heart Toppers: “Some Time Next Time” by Robin Mac

Home Sweet Home: “Home By Dinner” By Shawn Chambliss

FAQ

How do I know if my song was entered into the promotions?

If you submit your entry into an eligible contest during a promotion period, it will automatically be included in the promotion.

Note: The promotion will not show up on your receipt.

How are promotions different from American Songwriters’ other contests?

Special promotions are a way for us to offer additional prizes and recognition to our contest entrants! They only run for a short period of time, and by entering during a promotion period, your submission will be considered for both promotional prizes + the respective contest prizes.

Who judges the promotions?

All promotion entries are reviewed and screened by multiple professional songwriters contracted by American Songwriter.

Learn More About Past Contest Promotions