Enter The Lyric Contest: Win A Dream Co-Write With Hayes Carll

American Songwriter is excited to announce that the Grand Prize “Dream Co-Write” for our 2012 Amateur Lyric Contest will be with award winning singer-songwriter Hayes Carll. 

Carll, who wrote American Songwriter’s #1 Song of 2011 “Another Like You” shared his thoughts on songwriting, co-writes and more here.

Click the link below to enter your lyrics for your chance at:

  • 2012 “Dream Co-Write” With Hayes Carll
  • Professional Demo Session
  • Grand Prize Trip To Nashville, TN
  • Gibson Hummingbird Guitar*
  • Legendary Shure SM58 Microphone

*Introduced in 1960 as Gibson’s first square-shouldered dreadnought, the Hummingbird arrived at the dawn of a new era in music, and was rapidly embraced by rock and country artists. In the hands of everyone from Keith Richards to Gram Parsons, the Hummingbird helped to set the scene for the ’60s and remains an icon among acoustic guitars today.

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 September/October 2012 Lyric Contest (and become eligible for the Grand Prize) by clicking the button below: