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2023 Song Contest Prizes
Grand Prize Winner
Get $10,000 USD in cash.
2023 Song Contest Mentor – TBA
2022 Song Contest Mentor – Kelly Sayer (A&R, Atlantic Records).
Win a 2-page feature in an American Songwriter Issue.
Win a brand new Gibson G-45 Acoustic Guitar ($1,199 value)
Global music promotion distribution package to promote one release (single or album). A dedicated release coordinator will create the release in tandem with the winning artist’s team and will assist in selecting optimal recipient lists for distribution. ($4,000 value, provided by Play MPE). Learn more here.
Pair of Eris E5XT Studio Monitors
Studio One 6 Professional Edition – Perpetual License
ioStation24c – 2 -Channel Audio Interface + Production Controller
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First Place Category Winner
Get $1,000 USD in cash for winning a category.
Be feature in an American Songwriter Issue.
Music Promotion Campaign distribution worth up to $2,000 + socials (Provided by Play MPE). Lear more here.
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Second Place Category Winner
Get $500 USD in cash for placing 2nd in a category.
Be featured on American Songwriter’s website.
Music Promotion Campaign distribution worth up to $1,000 + socials (Provided by Play MPE). Learn more here.
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Meet the 2023 Judges
Get your songs in front of...
Tommy Lee (Artist/Songwriter):
Tommy Lee is a musician, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who is best known as the drummer and co-founder of the heavy metal band, Mötley Crüe. As a solo-artist, he has released several albums and has collaborated with artists such as Rob Zombie, Methods of Mayhem, and Sum 41.
Julia Michaels (Artist/Songwriter):
Julia Michaels, initially gained prominence as a songwriter, writing hit songs for artists such as Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Ed Sheeran, and more. As a solo artist, she has released multi-platinum selling singles, earned 5 GRAMMY® nominations and is currently composing the music for the new Disney movie, Wish.
Jelly Roll (Artist/Songwriter):
Three-time CMT Award winner, Jelly Roll, is a rapper, singer and songwriter who is known for his unique blend of hip-hop, country and rock music. He has released several studio albums, mixtapes, and EPs and has collaborated with artists such as Lil Wyte, Struggle Jennings and Yelawolf.
Natalie Grant (Artist/Songwriter):
As a Nine-time GRAMMY® nominee and Five-time GMA Dove Awards Female Vocalist of the Year, Natalie Grant has become an icon in Christian & Gospel music. In addition to garnering more than 500 million streams and multiple number #1 albums and singles on the Billboard Charts, she is also a respected author and philanthropist.
Nasri Atweh (Artist/Songwriter):
With over 4 billion streams to his name, Nasri Atweh is a certified hitmaker. As front man of the band MAGIC! and in lending his songwriting talents for artists including Justin Bieber, Halsey, Chris Brown, Robin Thicke, Usher, John Legend, Skip Marley, H.E.R., and many more, Nasri has proven his ability to bring out the best in the artists he works with.
Aly & AJ (Artist/Songwriter):
Aly & AJ are a sister-duo from California who got their start at a young age, recording teen pop music for Disney Channel and acting in various TV sitcoms and movies. A decade and a half into their careers, their newest album, With Love From, was their most realized yet, the work of a band reclaiming itself.
Bonnie McKee (Artist/Songwriter):
Bonnie McKee is an American singer, songwriter, director, and actress. McKee has co-written 10 #1 songs in the US and UK, and is particularly known for collaborating with pop singer Katy Perry, co-writing a slew of memorable hits, including “California Gurls,” “Teenage Dream,” “Last Friday Night”, and “Roar”.
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram (Artist/Songwriter):
GRAMMY® winning guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has quickly become the defining blues voice of his generation. The now 24-year-old has headlined various national tours with Vampire Weekend, Jason Isbell, and Buddy Guy.
Peter Asher (Artist/Songwriter):
Peter Asher is a musician, producer, and manager known for his work as one-half of the pop duo, Peter and Gordon, in the 1960s. Additionally, he signed and produced artists like James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt, leaving a lasting impact on the folk-rock and singer-songwriter genres.
Neff-U (Producer/Songwriter):
Neff-U is a GRAMMY®-award winning songwriter, producer, composer and tech inventor, who has worked with Michael Jackson, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and more. He has composed for movies and TV shows on Netflix, Disney & Fox etc. Theron and his music company Ahh Haa are both signed to Universal Music Publishing.
Madison Cunningham (Artist/Songwriter):
Madison Cunningham is a 26-year-old GRAMMY® award-winning artist and songwriter known for her “wonderfully tangled imagery and cutting self-awareness” (NPR). She has previously opened for artists such as Harry Styles, at his sold-out Madison Square Garden Shows.
The Band CAMINO (Artist/Songwriter):
The Band CAMINO is an indie rock band consisting of three members: Jeffery Jordan, Spencer Stewart, and Garrison Burgess. Since they formed in 2015, the band quickly gained popularity through their energetic live performances and impeccable songwriting.
Kevin Garrett (Artist/Songwriter):
Kevin Garrett is a singer/songwriter from Pittsburgh who has released two EPs, a full-length album and was nominated for a GRAMMY® for his work on Beyoncé’s album, Lemonade. He has toured both as a headliner and as a supporting act for artists such as James Vincent McMorrow and Mumford & Sons.
Samia (Artist/Songwriter):
Samia is a 26-year-old singer/songwriter from New York. She has been writing and releasing music, playing festivals and supporting acts such as Soccer Mommy and Cold War Kids since 2017. Samia’s sophomore album, Honey, has generated millions of streams since its release in early 2023.
Tushar Apte (Producer/Songwriter):
Tushar Apte is a songwriter, producer and musician best known for his collaborations with notable artists including BTS, Dua Lipa, Zara Larsson, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus and many others. He is also an accomplished TV & film producer.
Griffin William Sherry (Artist/Songwriter):
Griffin William Sherry is a singer/songwriter who is best known for co-founding the American folk trio, The Ghost of Paul Revere, in 2011. Since, he has established his own music festival, performed on national television, and gained millions of streams.
Adam Anders (Producer/Songwriter):
Critically acclaimed producer, songwriter, and composer, Adam Anders has sold more than 100 million albums and is one of the most recognized Executive Producers for music-driven film and television. His work has earned him four GRAMMY® nominations and two People’s Choice Awards.
Landon Cube (Artist/Songwriter):
multi-platinum selling recording artist and songwriter from Pomfret, MD. He is currently based in Los Angeles and has worked with artists including Lil Skies, 24kgoldn, NoCap, Yung Bans, Yung Pinch, and many others.
Brett Dennen (Artist/Songwriter):
Brett Dennen is an Americana singer/songwriter from Central California. Throughout his career, he has released several albums, toured extensively and has shared the stage with artists such as Jason Mraz, John Mayer and Dave Matthews.
Brady Blade (Artist/Songwriter):
Brady Blade is a drummer, producer, and composer best known for collaborating with artists such as Dave Matthews Band, Emmylou Harris, Jewel, and Indigo Girls. His exceptional drumming abilities made him an extremely sought-after studio musician.
Tiny Habits (Artist/Songwriter):
Tiny Habits is an acoustic, folk-pop trio, formed in Boston, MA by artists Maya Rae, Cinya Khan and Judah Mayowa. Focusing on three-part harmonies and a beautifully intimate vibe, the trio's enticing signature sound has already helped drive them to viral success.
Brandon Ratcliff (Artist/Songwriter):
Signed to Monument Records, Brandon Ratcliff burst onto the scene in 2019 with his debut single “Rules of Breaking Up.” Ever since, he has opened for Kelsea Ballerini, Brett Young, and Keith Urban, and topped Rolling Stone’s all-genre Breakthrough Artists chart.
Stephanie Davenport (A&R, Warner Music Group):
Stephanie Davenport is Senior Director of A&R at Warner Music Nashville. She scouts talent and solicits songs for artists such as Blake Shelton, Cole Swindell, Cody Johnson, Gabby Barrett, Michael Ray, and Kenny Chesney.
Adam Grossman (A&R, Atlantic Records and APG Publishing):
Adam Grossman is a Los Angeles based Senior Director of A&R at Atlantic Records and APG Publishing. He has worked with artists such as Jason Derulo, Jax, David Guetta, Ava Max, 24kgoldn, Faouzia, maryjo and many more.
Matt Maschi (Artist Manager, Beautiful Mind Publishing Exec)
Seasoned A&R professional with companies like Universal Music Group, Arthouse Entertainment, Sony Music Entertainment, and Atlantic Records. Currently managing Jon Bellion and Executive at Beautiful Mind Publishing.
Rohan Kohli (A&R, Warner Music Group):
Joined the Warner Music Nashville A&R team in 2017, working extensively with GRAMMY®Award-winning duo Dan + Shay and 3x GRAMMY® nominee Ingrid Andress.
Brooke Morrow (EVP, Electric Feel Entertainment):
Former AVP of Creative Worldwide at BMI, Morrow is now the EVP of Creative Development at Electric Feel Entertainment whose current artist management clients include Post Malone.
Samantha Cox (Vice President, Creative, BMI):
20-year industry executive instrumental in shaping the careers of numerous BMI songwriters including Lady Gaga, Halsey, Ammar Malik, Bebe Rexha, 3 Doors Down, Shinedown, My Chemical Romance, Howie Day, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and many others.Contest FAQ
When is the Deadline?
Deadline is December 4, 2023, at 11:59:59 (CST)
Do I maintain ownership of my song?
Yes! We do NOT claim ownership in the materials you submit in conjunction with the Contest.
Is the Contest International?
Yes! Submissions from any country are allowed.
How much does it cost?
$25 per song submission
How do I submit my songs?
Copy and paste a public link to your songs into the form at checkout. They can be hosted on any platform: SoundCloud, YouTube, etc.
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