The American Songwriter Song Contest

The American Songwriter Song Contest

2024 Song Contest Open Now!
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PROMOTION NOW CLOSED

Promotion Deadline: October 1, 2024 at 11:59:59 PM CT

*By entering the Home Sweet Home Promotion, you are also entering the 2024 Song Contest and eligile for all respective prizes*

2024 Song Contest Prizes
  • $10,000 USD in Cash
  • Career Consultation with Major Label A&R Executive – Joe Ferrari (Head of A&R, Sony Music Canada)
  • 2-page Feature in American Songwriter Magazine
  • Brand New Custom Premium McNally Acoustic Guitar
  • International Promotion of Your Album + Radio Tracking: Grand Prize winner receives a comprehensive music promotion distribution campaign for one release (album) with 3 blasts to Play MPE’s Packaged Lists including (1) One *International Bundle (applicable music genre/radio format) + Global Music Supervisors and Global Bloggers. Plus a 3-month subscription to MTR radio tracking (Canada & US markets). The Grand Prize winner can also option additional marketing such as a candid recorded interview, dedicated marketing email, blog post, and socials. Learn more about Play MPE and MTR.
  • Option for Additional Marketing such as a candid recorded interview, dedicated marketing email, blog post, and socials
  • American Songwriter Membership
  • $1,000 USD in Cash
  • Feature in American Songwriter Magazine
  • International Promotion of Your Single + Radio Tracking: Category winners each receive a music promotion distribution campaign for one release (single) with 3 blasts to Play MPE’s Packaged List including (1) One *International Bundle (applicable music genre/radio format). Plus a 3-month subscription to MTR radio tracking (Canada & US markets). Learn more about Play MPE and MTR. *Note: excluding the Children’s Music category as this format does not apply
  • Dedicated Social Post on American Songwriter’s Instagram and Facebook
  • American Songwriter Membership
  • $500 USD in Cash
  • Feature on American Songwriter’s Website
  • American Songwriter Membership
Meet the 2024 Song Contest Judges
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FAQ

Deadline is December 9, 2024 at 11:59:59 PM (CT)

Yes! We do NOT claim any rights to the songs entered into the contest.

Yes! Submissions from any country are allowed.

No, production quality is NOT a factor in the review.

Copy and paste a public link to your songs into the form at checkout. They can be hosted on any streaming 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.

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 winners of the 2024 Song Contest will be announced via email and on our website in the Spring 2025.

2022 First Place Winner

Congratulations Harper O’Neill!

Thanks To The Song Contest Sponsors For Supporting Songwriters and Artists

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