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Special Promotion Open Now
‘Tis the Season for Songsgiving’
We want to see lyrics about feeling grateful, giving or receiving grace, or gathering with loved ones. One Lyric Contest winner will win mentorship with music publishing execs & a feature article to our entire audience!
Meet the 2025 Lyric Contest Judges
2025 Lyric Contest Prizes
- Feature in American Songwriter Magazine
- Feature on American Songwriter website
- Premium Epiphone Acoustic Guitar
- AKG P220 Condenser Microphone
- JBL 3 Series Studio Monitors
- 1 Year of SongCraft Pro Membership
- Feature in American Songwriter Magazine
- Feature on American Songwriter website
FAQ
- Session One: Deadline is November 15th at 11:59:59 PM (CT)
- Session Two: Deadline is January 15th at 11:59:59 PM (CT)
- Session Three: Deadline is March 15th at 11:59:59 PM (CT)
- Session Four: Deadline is May 15th at 11:59:59 PM (CT)
- Session Five: Deadline is July 15th at 11:59:59 PM (CT)
- Session Six: Deadline is September 15th at 11:59:59 PM (CT)
Yes! We do NOT claim any rights to the lyrics submitted.
Yes! Submissions from any country are accepted. However, lyrics must be submitted in English.
$15 per submission
Copy and paste your lyrics into the designated area on the checkout form.
To edit your entry please email our Customer Relations team at info@americansongwriter.com with your Order ID and the edit you need to make.
*Note: We cannot guarantee that we will be able to edit your entry if you contact us more than 2 weeks after your entry date.
Our judges do not give individual feedback. If you are interested in having your lyrics reviewed, we have a lyric critique benefit that is included in our Diamond Memberships.
- Session One: Winners announced January 2025
- Session Two: Winners announced March 2025
- Session Three: Winners announced May 2025
- Session Four: Winners announced July 2025
- Session Five: Winners announced September 2025
- Session Six: Winners announced November 2025
The "Dream Day On Music Row" Grand Prize
One of the six session winners will be awarded the overall Grand Prize Package
