American Songwriter is excited to share the Official Finalists for the 2025 Road Ready Talent Contest. Huge congratulations to all the talented artists listed below. This is an amazing accomplishment.
We will announce the top artists who will perform at our live finale event as soon as we can. In the meantime, enjoy listening to these incredible songs.
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Please Note: Finalists are sorted alphabetically by Song Title.
โSONG TITLEโ BY SONGWRITER(S)
โAll I Needโ By Jermaine Fleur
โAmerican Portraitโ By Sam Hatmaker
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โBelle of Brooklynโ By Reed Waddle
โBreaking My Heartโ By Gregory Ackerman
โBurning Bridgesโ By EMMMA
โChasing Angelsโ By Ash Minor
โcold septemberโ By Christina Munsey
โDistantโ By Ava Valianti
โI Just Need the Moonโ By Connor Brondes
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โInto My Blueโ By Brittany Pfantz
โKeep Drivingโ By Douwe Bob
โKing Parade (Take Me Back)โ By Noah Vernon
โLead the Wayโ By Joe Martinez
โLivinโโ By The Handlers
โMidnightโ By Talie
โMoodyโ By Andrew Hoyt
โNo Good Manโ By Meagan Allen
โParadiseโ By Mitch King
โShe Goneโ By Billy Nixon
โSome Hearts Catch All The Breaksโ By Dolan
โThe Bottomโ By Mary Sarah
โTwelve Out of Tenโ By Gabe Baker
โUSE MEโ By Bailey Grey
โWeekend Loverโ By Ainae
โWhat You Do When You Can’tโ By Moga Family Band
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