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.
“SONG TITLE” BY SONGWRITER(S)
“All I Need” By Jermaine Fleur
“American Portrait” By Sam Hatmaker
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“Belle of Brooklyn” By Reed Waddle
“Breaking My Heart” By Gregory Ackerman
“Burning Bridges” By EMMMA
“Chasing Angels” By Ash Minor
“cold september” By Christina Munsey
“Distant” By Ava Valianti
“I Just Need the Moon” By Connor Brondes
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“Into My Blue” By Brittany Pfantz
“Keep Driving” By Douwe Bob
“King Parade (Take Me Back)” By Noah Vernon
“Lead the Way” By Joe Martinez
“Livin’” By The Handlers
“Midnight” By Talie
“Moody” By Andrew Hoyt
“No Good Man” By Meagan Allen
“Paradise” By Mitch King
“She Gone” By Billy Nixon
“Some Hearts Catch All The Breaks” By Dolan
“The Bottom” By Mary Sarah
“Twelve Out of Ten” By Gabe Baker
“USE ME” By Bailey Grey
“Weekend Lover” By Ainae
“What You Do When You Can’t” By Moga Family Band
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From left, Paul McCartney (playing a Hofner 500/1 violin bass guitar) and John Lennon (playing a Gibson J-160E acoustic guitar) of English rock and pop group The Beatles perform on stage for the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) music television show 'Shindig!' at Granville Studios in Fulham, London on 3rd October 1964. The band would play three songs on the show, Kansas City/hey-Hey-Hey!, I'm a Loser and Boys. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns) -
English singers, musicians, and songwriters Mick Jagger (at microphone), Keith Richards and Bill Wyman (far right) of the rock band 'The Rolling Stones,' perform on stage at Madison Square Garden, November 28, 1969. Jagger stands with his hands on his hips, eyes closed, and lips pursed together as he sings. (Photo by David Fenton/Getty Images) -
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – APRIL 01: Rex Allen, Jr. performs on stage at the Country Music Festival held at Wembley Arena, London in April 1986. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns) -
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SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 15: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician Lindsey Buckingham, former member of Fleetwood Mac, performs onstage at the Lobero Theatre on April 15, 2022 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)