Introducing the Songs That Sync promotion.
This is your chance to connect directly with top music licensing professionals & get access to a masterclass that will teach you how to effectively pitch your music for placement in TV, Film, Ads, Gaming, and more.
Note: The promotion is open to song contest entries only.
✅ Mentorship with Top Music Supervisors in TV, Film, and Ads
✅ Access to The Art of the Song Pitch music licensing program
✅ Pair of Kali Audio Studio Monitors
✅ Feature Article on American Songwriter
✅ American Songwriter Membership
✅ Eligible for all regular contest prizes
Song Contest entries are eligible for the promotion. You are welcome to enter as many songs as you like.
Two Winners will be selected from all promotion entries and both awarded the same prize package.
Note: There is no sync category to choose. All entries will be included in the 2023 Song Contest.
Sync Songwriter produces The Art Of The Song Pitch that not only connects you DIRECTLY 1-on-1 with top gatekeepers for music in TV, Film, and Ads, but is a proven step-by-step program that shows you exactly how to license your music to shows, movies, and commercials.
Credits of some of the music supervisors you will be introduced to include: Grey’s Anatomy, The White Lotus, Euphoria, Seal Team, Cobra Kai, Dune movies, Criminal Minds, Twilight movies, Only Murders In The Building.
2023 Winners:
Will be announced in early 2024.
Promotion Winners:
SXSW VIP Experience Winner: Dakota
May Flowers Winner: Belle Shea
Sounds Like Summer Winner: my friends call me Mel
Make It Count Winner: The Philharmonik
Heart Toppers Winner: Sade Frame
Still Standing Winner: Matt Jordan
Home Sweet Home Winner: Connor Pledger
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
First Place:
“We Need More” By Taylor Fagins
Second Place:
“Still Life” By Ryan Dilmore
Third Place:
“Two Hearts and a Diamond” By Ava Suppelsa & Jesse Labelle
Grand Prize Winner Announced:
December 15, 2023
Session Winners:
November/December 2023 Lyric Contest Winners: Click Here
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July/August 2023 Lyric Contest Winners: Click Here
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Promotion Winners:
Spring Breakup Winner: Jordon Frank
Sounds Like Summer Winner: Sara Leibman
Heart Toppers Winner: Robin Mac
Home Sweet Home Winner: Shawn Chambliss
2022 Grand Prize Winner: Click Here
November/December 2022 Lyric Contest Winners: Click Here
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2021 Grand Prize Winner: Click Here
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2020 Grand Prize Winner: Click Here
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After a difficult judging period of the top 35 songs for the 35th Anniversary Song Contest, our panel has spoken and the results are in. Each of the following 13 songs demanded our judges’ attention with their striking melodies and exceptional lyrics. One entry, however, set itself above the rest to secure first place accolades. More
Jelly Roll, Julia Michaels, Aly & AJ, Tommy Lee, Natalie Grant, and more.
Rob Thomas, Kara DioGuardi, Ross Golan, Taylor Momsen (The Pretty Reckless), Silversun Pickups, and more.
Ziggy Marley, Grace Potter, Mickey Guyton, Walker Hayes, and more.
To Be Announced
Pam Sheyne, Shelly Peiken, Priscilla Block, Dave Bassett, and more.
Scotty McCreery, Linda Perry, for KING & COUNTRY, Rhett Akins, and more.
Alex Alexakis, KT Tunstall, The Milk Carton Kids, and more.
SXSW VIP Experience Promotion Winner: “Blame Me” By Dakota
May Flowers Winner: “pink moon spring” By Belle Shea
Sounds Like Summer: “Coastline” By my friends call me Mel
Make it Count: “What’s It All Mean?” By The Philharmonik
Heart Toppers: “Dating Isn’t Fun” By Sade Frame
Still Standing: “Boulder” By Matt Jordan
Home Sweet Home: “Drunk In Paris” By Connor Pledger
Songs That Sync: Winner TBA
Songs That Sync Winner:
“You Lied” By Caitlynne Curtis
Autumn Leaves: Winner TBA
Spring Breakup Winner: “Can’t Hold The River” By Jordon Frank
Sounds Like Summer: “Shade Me In the Summertime” by Sara Leibman
Co-Write Delight: “Make Her Cry” By Joyce Sampson and Kevin Curry
Make It Count: “What’s It All Mean?” By The Philharmonik
Heart Toppers: “Some Time Next Time” by Robin Mac
Home Sweet Home: “Home By Dinner” By Shawn Chambliss
