The first place winner will receive a global music promotion distribution package worth up to $4,000 USD along with additional marketing from Team Play MPE! The second and third place winners will also receive distribution packages worth up to $2,000 USD and $1,000 USD respectively. And there are of course a ton of other amazing prizes on offer this year - check out the full list here.
American Songwriter has an incredible panel of industry judges for 2021 including: Paul Stanley (KISS), Julian Casablancas (The Strokes), Martina McBride (Artist/Songwriter), Ziggy Marley (Artist/Songwriter), Steven Robertson (VP of A&R at Atlantic Records) and Lee Dannay (VP of A&R at Thirty Tigers) to name a few!
The American Songwriter Song Contest is for anyone who wants:
- Their music distributed to vetted industry tastemakers around the world
- Exposure as an Artist
- Their songs heard by A&R Executives and #1 Artists
- A Publishing Deal
- Career Consultation with a Record Label
- To Get Paid for Their Song
Whether you are a label, promoter, manager or indie artist - we highly recommend submitting your music for consideration. Who knows, this year’s winner could be YOU!