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Sign up to gain access to exclusive aticles, members-only contests, archived interviews, and more. Already a member? Sign in here. Lyric Contest Winner Todd Hearon Discusses His Prize Lyric “Mary Dyer,” Songwriting Vs. Poetry, And More. To access this post, you must be an American Songwriter Member. Click here to gain access. The song has become a standard that is today considered an early...

The Songwriters Hall of Fame celebrates and honors the contributions of our great popular music songwriters, while developing new writing talent through workshops, showcases, scholarships, and digital initatives. His songs have been covered by Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, and many more. Honored with SHOF’s highest accolade, the Johnny Mercer Award, in 1993. Teamed with...

The American Songwriting Awards is an international, elite-class songwriting competition open to unknowns and working artists who want to be heard. The official Call for Entries for the American Songwriting Awards is now open. Entries are now open for our latest contest. Click here to submit your work. Awarding standout songwriting in over 20 competition categories.

Kara DioGuardi is a Grammy nominated songwriter, former American Idol judge, producer and music publisher. For the past five years, she has been a Herb Albert Visiting Scholar at Berklee College of Music. As one of the most successful contemporary songwriters in the world, Kara’s songs have appeared on more than 160 million albums. She has won 20 BMI awards for most performed songs, including...

A fearless songwriter, Roger Hoover has distilled the experiences of an American wanderer into songs that illuminate the hidden worlds within each of us. A fearless songwriter, Roger Hoover has distilled the experiences of an American wanderer into songs that illuminate the mysterious worlds and curiosity within each of us. Since 2003, Hoover has written and released 8 albums of original...

Welcome song writers, song lovers, song singers and other casual misfits of the creative rodeo that is modern music. SAW hopes to be your best resource for tools, tips, ideas and relationships. If you seek opporTUNEities to share your gift, come and join us as we make the solitary suffering that is songwriting an enriching community-based experience (or at least try real hard). Roam our pages...

Official website of award-winning American songwriter, composer, pianist and popular music artist. We are looking for fans to submit their photographs with Neil that were taken during one of his many visits to the UK for a special section in this year’s Tour Programme. Images should be submitted…. On Thursday, September 7th, Neil will be appearing and performing on BBC Radio 2’s The Ken Bruce...

The third annual ASWA song writing contest will begin fall of 2011. The contest will be open to ASWA members only. Prizes will be awarded to 1st thru 3rd place finisher. The judges and review panel will consist of music industry professionals from the United States and Canada, including respected veterans of Nashville's Music Row and performing artist from an array of classification. Winning...

The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation was established to maintain public interest in the music catalogue and name of Ray Evans. The Foundation makes annual grants to non-profit organizations dedicated to artistic, educational, scientific and charitable endeavors. Raymond Bernard Evans (February 4, 1915 - February 15, 2007) was an American songwriter. He was a partner in a composing and...

Official website for Guy Clark. Clark is that rare breed of writer who puts himself willfully, directly in inspiration's path, and whose expert hand illuminates, never flattens, the mystery. The tribute includes 30 tracks by 33 Americana arists who are friends and colleagues of Clark or who have been influenced by his remarkable compositions. The collection was mixed and mastered by Austin's...

"I truly love Henry Gross. A prolific lyricist engaging performer, his music is as relevant today as it has ever been and keeps rocking us all along. When I heard “The Great Days” it brought back good times – those great, singular moments that carry us through to even better times. The message Henry brings us through “The Great Days” is a universal one, one that touches each and every being –...

John Austin, songwriter, American musician, officialjohnaustin.com, austinecho.com. "There is such imagery drawn into Austin's songs that the music could successfully accompany any number of movies with rich scenery and a car traveling on an open stretch of highway. The lyrics are deep and interesting, telling stories of love, death, and life's philosophies, which may be why television and the...

When you include the IBMA nonprofits in your year-end giving, we’ll add your photo to our Wall of Bluegrass Heroes on Facebook, Twitter, and our website. See Wall of Bluegrass Heroes. IBMA Announces Leadership Bluegrass Class of 2019 Press Release Balsam Range Named “Entertainer of the Year” at 29th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards press release. Include the IBMA nonprofits in your...

The official website of Kris Singer/songwriter and American Idol winner Kris Allen. Excited to be joining some of my favorite Nashville humans on March 8th for a night of amazing music and a good cause, @muscornernash Tickets go on sale TODAY at 3pm, so don't miss it! And if you have a Beatles song you'd like to hear me sing, drop it in the comments. [Ticket link in bio]. Don’t see your city?...

Grand Prize Winners of Session I and Session II will compete head-to-head in an online voting battle to become the Lennon Award Winner in their respective category. 12 Grand Prize Winners (one in each category) and 36 Finalists (three in each category). The 12 Lennon Award Winners will compete for the Song of the Year and $20,000.

Larry Long is a Smithsonian Folkways Recording Artist, singer/songwriter, community organizer & educator. Watch the video for Living in a Rich Man's World. Thank you for taking the time to read this important message. For 4 years I have donated my time as Executive Director of the award-winning indie film Dodging Bullets. This film affirms most everything I have learned through bringing...

An International Songwriting Competition, Promoting the Art and Excellence of Songwriting. "We are so excited to win this competition. We entered this competition as unsigned acts, came out as top winner, signed to Island Records and we hit #1 on the Billboard Charts!"..Dave Rublin, Winner of the 18th Annual USA Songwriting Competition (2013), hit #1 on the Billboard Charts and went Double...