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The American Songwriter Lyric Contest

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Promotion Deadline: May 1, 2024 at 11:59:59 PM CT

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Bi-Monthly Lyric Contest Prizes​
  • Feature in American Songwriter Magazine
  • Brand New Gibson Guitar
  • AKG P220 Condenser Microphone
  • JBL 3 Series Studio Monitors
  • Songwriting Development Workshop with Grammy-nominated Songwriter/Producer Bonnie Baker
  • 1 Year of SongCraft Pro Membership
  • Feature in American Songwriter Magazine

Annual Grand Prize

1 of the 6 bi-monthly winners will win “The Dream Day on Music Row”

Click here to learn more about "The Dream Day on Music Row"

Meet the 2024 Lyric Contest Judges
Jim Lauderdale | Legendary American country, bluegrass, and Americana singer-songwriter who has won two Grammys and released 35 full-length albums
Emily Weisband | Grammy winning singer-songwriter established across all genres penning pop songs, country songs, and Christian songs like “Thy Will” (Hilary Scott and the Scott Family)
Rick Nowels | American songwriter, producer, multi instrumentalist, Grammy winner, and 2020 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee
Hannah Ellis | Curb Records recording artist and country singer/songwriter Hannah Ellis has written songs recorded by artists like Carly Pearce and is one of the “CMT LISTEN UP” artists to watch for 2023
Levi Hummon | Following in his father’s footsteps, the recent Jonas Group Entertainment signee has written songs for Steven Tyler, Tim McGraw, and many more
Jay Knowles | Jay's songs have been recorded by classic singers like George Strait and Alan Jackson as well as today's hottest country stars like Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton
Sharon Vaughn | The Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee’s first hit as a songwriter was "My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys," recorded by Waylon Jennings in 1976, and four years later recorded by Willie Nelson
Chris Pierce | Pierce co/wrote "We Can Always Come Back To This" which aired on the series 'This Is Us', then went on to #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Pierce has done tours and dates supporting Neil Young & others
Cassadee Pope | Pope has been a lot of things to a lot of people: leader of seminal pop-punk band Hey Monday, Season 3 winner of The Voice, Platinum-selling, and GRAMMY-nominated country singer/songwriter
Declan McKenna | An English singer-songwriter who initially gained recognition for winning the Glastonbury Festival's Emerging Talent Competition
Jensen McRae | McRae's debut album Are You Happy Now? was released in March 2022 to critical acclaim. She has toured nationally and internationally in support of artists such as Amos Lee and MUNA
Marc Broussard | After releasing a successful independent EP at age 20, Marc signed a record deal with Island Records. Marc’s song “Home” was successful at radio and catapulted him onto the national touring stage
Mae Muller | An English singer-songwriter who first received mainstream recognition after releasing the single "Better Days" in 2021. The song charted in the top 40 in both the UK and USA
Paul McDonald | American singer-songwriter residing in Nashville who placed 8th on the tenth season of American Idol
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FAQ
  • Session One: January/February 2024 Contest – Deadline is November 15th at 11:59:59 PM (CT)
  • Session Two: March/April 2024 Contest – Deadline is January 15th at 11:59:59 PM (CT)
  • Session Three: May/June 2024 Contest – Deadline is March 15th at 11:59:59 PM (CT)
  • Session Four: July/August 2024 Contest – Deadline is May 15th at 11:59:59 PM (CT)
  • Session Five: September/October 2024 Contest – Deadline is July 15th at 11:59:59 PM (CT)
  • Session Six: November/December 2024 Contest – Deadline is September 15th at 11:59:59 PM (CT)

Yes! We do NOT claim ownership in the materials you submit in conjunction with the contest.

Yes! Submissions from any country are allowed, however, lyrics must be submitted in English.

$15 per song submission

The entry fee helps cover the processing and administration of the contest. This is a standard practice for the majority of notable song contests. 

Copy and paste your lyrics into the designated area on the checkout form.

To edit your entry please email our Customer Relations team at [email protected] 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: January/February 2024 Contest – Winners announced via email and e-news (December 15)
  • Session Two: March/April 2024 Contest – Winners announced via email and e-news (February 15)
  • Session Three: May/June 2024 Contest – Winners announced via email and e-news (April 15)
  • Session Four: July/August 2024 Contest – Winners announced via email and e-news (June 15)
  • Session Five: September/October 2024 Contest – Winners announced via email and e-news (August 15)
  • Session Six: November/December 2024 Contest – Winners announced via email and e-news (October 15)

Click here to see all Contest Rules

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Past Winners

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