The Road Ready Talent Contest is looking for artists that have already showcased a unique ability to craft and perform powerful songs that can galvanize a community of fans.
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Proceeds from the contest will continue American Songwriter’s commitment to help the next generation of music-makers in the form of charitable donations.
American Songwriter recently partnered with Give A Note Foundation + Artist For Artist for its annual SXSW VIP Promotion. One lucky winner from our contests was sent to Austin, TX More
The contest is open to unsigned Bands, Singers, Rappers, Duos & Solo artists from anywhere in the world in any style of music not currently signed to a major record label or any of its subsidiaries.Â
Deadline is June 5, 2024 at 11:59:59 PM (CT)
Yes! We do NOT claim ownership in the materials you submit in conjunction with the contest.
Yes! Submissions from any country are allowed.
$35 per song submission
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Copy and paste a public link to your songs into the form at checkout. They can be hosted on any platform: 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.
Everything is a factor in a talent contest. Enter songs and video performances that best personify you as an artist. The more songs & videos you enter, the better chance our judges have to evaluate your talent.
It’s vital to determine the ‘live’ performance abilities of each entrant. We highly recommend you to include a performance video as an additional entry to any produced songs you enter.Â
Our judges do not give individual feedback. If you are interested in having your lyrics reviewed, we have a lyric critique benefit that is included in our Diamond Memberships.
The finalists will be announced in Fall 2024 via email and on our website. The grand-prize winner will be announced at American Songwriter’s 40th Anniversary Celebration event.
