The American Songwriter Song Contest

The American Songwriter Song Contest

2025 Song Contest Open Now with New Judges, Categories & More!

The American Songwriter Song Contest

Win $10k in cash, receive A&R mentorship, be featured in American Songwriter Magazine & More!

Songs That Sync Contest Promotion Open Now

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Promotion Deadline: November 5th, 2025 at 11:59 CST US

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What is the Song Contest?

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE SONG — American Songwriter’s flagship contest and the world’s largest online platform dedicated to recognizing songwriters and their songs from across the globe.

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Song Contest Deadline: December 8, 2025

2025 Song Contest Prizes
  • $10,000 USD in Cash
  • Mentorship with Leslie Fram
  • 2-page Feature in American Songwriter Magazine
  • Brand New Custom Premium Acoustic Guitar
  • International Promotion of Your Album + Radio Tracking Provided by:  Play MPE and MTR.
  • Social Media Collab Post on American Songwriter’s socials
  • Premium Studio Recording Time
  • Publishing Deal Opportunity
  • American Songwriter Membership
  • And more to be announced!
  • $1,000 USD in Cash
  • Feature in American Songwriter Magazine
  • International Promotion of Your Single + Radio Tracking Provided By Play MPE and MTR 
  • Dedicated Social Media Post on American Songwriter’s socials
  • American Songwriter Membership
  • And more to be announced!
  • $500 USD in Cash
  • Feature on American Songwriter
  • American Songwriter Membership
  • And More to be announced!
Meet the 2025 Song Contest Judges
Categories To Enter
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Deadline is December 8, 2025 at 11:59:59 PM (CT)

Yes! We do NOT claim any rights to the songs entered into the contest.

Yes! Submissions from any country are allowed.

No, production quality is NOT a factor in the review.

Copy and paste a public link to your songs into the form at checkout. They can be hosted on any streaming platform: Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, etc.

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.

Per our rules, American Songwriter does not provide feedback on song contest entries.

If you are interested in having your lyrics or song reviewed, we offer a critiques benefit included in our
Diamond Memberships.

The winners of the 2025 Song Contest will be announced via email and on our website in the Spring 2026.

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