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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.

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...

NSAI includes songwriters from all genres of music, professional and amateur, who are committed to protecting the rights and future of songwriting. In honor of Valentine's week, we hosted our first "Speed Dating for Co-Writes" networking event last night in place of Thursday-night workshop! Here's what a few of our members had to say about... (more). Register today for an experience that will...

An International Songwriting Competition, Promoting the Art and Excellence of Songwriting. "I encourage all songwriters, regardless of experience, and regardless of production to enter. To have my song's quality validated by those I respect means so much. Winning has inspired me to work even harder at my craft. Enter!! Do it!!!"..Robert Jason, winner of the Gospel/Inspirational category, 2015...

Songwriting tips and music business contacts for songwriters. Music industry opportunities, song writing articles and networking information for songwriters, lyricists, composers, music publishers and music producers. Free classified ads. Talent and developed songwriting skills are necessary to achieve success as a songwriter, a lyricist or a music composer. In addition, educating yourself on...

Home of Performing Songwriter Creative Workshops and archives of Performing Songwriter Magazine. Certaines personnes disent que le mariage est une occasion solennelle, et seulement un longeur mariage était digne et élégant, maintenant cette opinion est trop tradition. Si la mariée ne pas dérangé , il peut essayer une robe courte. La mariée courte qui coûteRobe de mariéemoins de matière, à...

CSA has been featured in the internationally distributed Songwriters Market Book, as well as in media articles and magazines throughout the State. Sheila Davis' classic book "Successful Lyric Writing", includes a case study of CSA as a highly successful regional organization. In partnership with community outreach organizations like LUNCH, we have helped raise more than one million dollars for...

Songwriting contests and lyric writing competitions for independent artists along with tips for indie promotion and opportunities to listen to and rate performances by other musicians. We Are Listening is the leading provider of international music contests for performing artists and singer songwriters. 2005-2010 We Are Listening Ltd. All rights reserved.

As one of the most successful contemporary songwriters in the world, Kara’s songs have appeared on more than 160 million albums. She has had over 50 charting singles with artists such as Pink, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Katy Perry, Rascal Flatts, Gwen Stefani, Enrique Iglesias, Celine Dion, The Band Perry, Leona Lewis, Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Natasha...

The official website of Tyler Stenson, Portland Singer Songwriter of the Year and acoustic music recording artist. Watch, listen & share. #ElegantFolk. Drawing comparison to singer songwriter greats such James Taylor and Ryan Adams, he’s been locally recognized as the two-time ‘Songwriter of the Year’ by the Portland Songwriters Association and ‘Best Male Artist’ at the Portland Music Awards....

Bottom line is, the “Songwriter Magazine Interviews” are exhausted, in-depth interviews like you’ve never read before. Nothing like them has ever existed before or since. These back issues are “must reading” whether you are an aspiring songwriter or a jaded, seasoned pro. Do yourself a favor and read these back issue Ebooks! You’ll laugh – be inspired – and learn “inside” secrets about the...

Jason DiTommaso est un auteur-compositeur qui vit dans la belle ville d'Ottawa (Ontario-Canada). Originaire de Hamilton (Ontario-Canada), Jason a suivi une bonne formation est maitrise la guitare classique. The Globe and Mail has described Reid Jamieson as writing, “Achingly beautiful songs…. a haunting quality not soon forgotten.” Reid is a regular member of CBC’s Vinyl Cafe Orchestra who...

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...

With a contemplative wisdom that belies his young age, Jon McLurg spins songs of truth, reflection, melancholy, contentment, and spirituality. Influenced by the music of Mississippi John Hurt, Hank Williams, Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, John Prine, Leonard Cohen, and Bob Dylan, Jon has entered into the realm of the songwriter with class, abundant talent, and wit, and his soft but smooth voice...

Up-close and personal "in the round' concert hosted on First Sunday of the month by members of the Savannah Songwriters. Many of those experiences shine through in his music. Tim has recorded a total of 14 albums including seven Christian CD’s. As an international and award-winning recording artist in Nashville during the 1908s, Tim first came to be known in the music industry during that time...

Larry Long is a Smithsonian Folkways Recording Artist, community organizer and educator who has performed at major concerts and festivals. Smithsonian Folkways Recording Artist, activist, community-builder and troubadour, Larry Long, brings his popular American Roots Revue series to the Big Top in a multi-cultural celebration of the music of this country. Joining Larry on Thursday, September...