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The American Songwriter Lyric Contest

Session Two Deadline: January 15, 2025
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Past Winners

From Lyric Contest Win to Billboard #1

From Lyric Contest Win to Signed by Jimmy Buffett

2025 Lyric Contest Prizes

  • Feature in American Songwriter Magazine
  • Feature on American Songwriter website
  • Premium Epiphone Acoustic Guitar
  • AKG P220 Condenser Microphone
  • JBL 3 Series Studio Monitors
  • 1 Year of SongCraft Pro Membership
  • Feature in American Songwriter Magazine
  • Feature on American Songwriter website

Meet the 2025 Lyric Contest Judges

Over 70 songs released by artists including Lainey Wilson’s award-winning #1 hit single “Heart Like A Truck” and “Wildflowers and Wild Horses”.
Has shaped modern pop for decades, with over 15 billion streams, a Diamond Award, and two ASCAP Awards.
Her powerful voice has earned her awards from the Academy of Country Music and nominations for GRAMMY, CMA, and Billboard Music Awards.
Nominations for Best Country Song at the GRAMMY Awards and multiple Song of the Year nominations at CMA Awards and ACM awards. Rodney won BMI and NSAI Songwriter of the Year in 2013 and 2015.
Multi-platinum selling, 2x GRAMMY and 2x Brit Award nominated music producer, songwriter, remixer, label manager and publisher best known for his work with artists Ed Sheeran and Shawn Mendes.
GRAMMY nominated Canadian songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist who has co-written #1 hit songs such as Lady A’s “What If I Never Get Over You” and Ingrid Andress’s “More Hearts Than Mine”.
GRAMMY-winning songwriter and producer whose compositions span multiple genres and have accumulated 20 platinum RIAA certifications and more than 4 billion streams on Spotify.
American musician, songwriter, and guitarist, best known as a founding member of the platinum selling rock band, Fastball.
American Folk Singer and founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show.
Wrote Lily Rose’s RIAA Gold-certified single “Villian,” along with songs recorded by Jon Pardi, Chayce Beckham, Mackenzie Carpenter, Erin Kinsey, Restless Road, Mitchell Tenpenny and more.
GRAMMY-nominated songwriter & producer Jon Shave has generated over 18 billion cross-platform streams. Jon has most recently worked on Charli XCX’s album ‘Brat’.
Los Angeles-based singer and writer who wrote and sang on the GRAMMY-nominated #1 Billboard Soundtrack, “Aurora,” on Daisy Jones and the Six.
Keith Hetrick is a GRAMMY-nominated songwriter and record producer who is renowned for his collaborations with artists like Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg, Boyz II Men, and Charlie Wilson.

Click here to learn more about the 2025 Lyric Contest Judges Panel

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The "Dream Day On Music Row" Grand Prize

One of the six session winners will be awarded the overall Grand Prize Package

Click here to learn more about "The Dream Day on Music Row"

FAQ

  • Session One: Deadline is November 15th at 11:59:59 PM (CT)
  • Session Two: Deadline is January 15th at 11:59:59 PM (CT)
  • Session Three: Deadline is March 15th at 11:59:59 PM (CT)
  • Session Four: Deadline is May 15th at 11:59:59 PM (CT)
  • Session Five: Deadline is July 15th at 11:59:59 PM (CT)
  • Session Six: Deadline is September 15th at 11:59:59 PM (CT)

Yes! We do NOT claim any rights to the lyrics submitted.

Yes! Submissions from any country are accepted. However, lyrics must be submitted in English.

$15 per submission

Copy and paste your lyrics into the designated area on the checkout form.

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.

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.

  • Session One: Winners announced January 2025
  • Session Two: Winners announced March 2025
  • Session Three: Winners announced May 2025
  • Session Four: Winners announced July 2025
  • Session Five: Winners announced September 2025
  • Session Six: Winners announced November 2025

Click here to see all Contest Rules

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Thanks To The Lyric Contest Sponsors For Supporting Songwriters

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