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The American Songwriter Contests
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Song Contest
American Songwriter’s flagship contest and the world’s largest online platform dedicated to recognizing songwriters and their songs from across the globe.
Lyric Contest
Founded in 1984 in American Songwriter’s very first issue, the Lyric Contest spotlights the craft of songwriting and the stories that stick.
Road Ready Talent Contest
Talent discovery platform looking for the full package: talent, performance, presence, and brand. Top 3 complete in front of VIP audience for the overall Grand Prize.
Psalms To Songs Contest
InspireMore’s Christian Music contest that provides a powerful platform for emerging songwriters of faith. Contest is in partnership with American Songwriter.
WOC Song Contest
Wide Open Country's signature competition for original country songs, built to amplify standout songwriters. Contest is in partnership with American Songwriter.
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Past Winners
Song Contest
Grand Prize Winner:
“This Is Where” By Drew Schueler, Nell Maynard, Claire Flynt
First Place:
“Somebody” By Harper O’Neill, Meg McRee
Second Place:
“American Spirits” By Austin Sawyer (Drumming Bird)
Third Place:
“Milky Way” By Nathalie Nedeljkovic (Nouel)
First Place:
“Walk” By Lauryn Marie
Second Place:
“This Could Be My Last Song” By Frank Watkinson
Third Place:
“Right At The Wrong Time” By Jade Steg
Lyric Contest
2025 Grand Prize Winner:
2025 Grand Prize Winner: “Marble and Stone” By Coco Zhai
Session Winners:
2025 Session One Winners: Learn More
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2025 Session Six Winners: Learn More
Grand Prize Winner:
2024 Grand-Prize Winner: “Love Washes Off” By Michael R.J. Roth
Session Winners:
November/December 2024 Lyric Contest Winners: Learn More
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July/August 2024 Lyric Contest Winners: Learn More
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Grand Prize Winner:
2023 Grand-Prize Winner: “Painting Pickets” By Christine Merritt, Gregory Becker, Michelle Creber
Session Winners:
November/December 2023 Lyric Contest Winners: Click Here
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Grand Prize Winner:
2022 Grand Prize Winner: “Long Line of Cars” By Mason Caviness, Emily Rose
Session Winners:
November/December 2022 Lyric Contest Winners: Click Here
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Road Ready
Grand Prize Winner:
Beachmont
Runner Ups:
Joe Jenneman
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