• ABOUT
    • Contact
    • The Team
    • FAQ
    • Use & Privacy Policy
  • ADVERTISE
  • ROWFAX
  • JOB LISTINGS
MusicRow.com
  • CALENDARS
    • Album/EP Releases
    • Single/Track Releases
    • Industry Events
    • Upcoming Concerts
  • OBITS
  • CHARTS
    • Radio Chart (Current)
    • Radio Chart (Archives)
    • No. 1 Challenge Coin
    • Songwriter Chart (Current)
    • Songwriter Chart (Archives)
  • REVIEWS
  • MY STORY
  • NEWSLETTER
    • Newsletter (Current)
    • Newsletter (Archives)
    • SIGN UP (FREE!)
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • STORE
  • Click to open the search input field Click to open the search input field Search
  • Menu Menu

‘American Songwriter’ Launches 35th Anniversary Song Contest

June 30, 2020/by Jessica Nicholson

Pictured (L-R): Grace Potter, BJ Hill, Matt Nathanson, Eric Hurt.

Music publication American Songwriter has launched its 35th Anniversary Song Contest, to seek out the most promising compositions from aspiring songwriters from around the world.

The first-place winner will earn $10,000, a two-page spread in the January/February 2021 issue of American Songwriter, a Martin GPC-X2E Rosewood Guitar, a lifetime American Songwriter membership, and a career consultation with a reputable music publisher and record label.

Among the artists and music executives taking part in this year’s event are Grace Potter, Warner Chappell Music VP, A&R BJ Hill, Mickey Guyton, Walker Hayes, Matt Nathanson, Empire’s VP, A&R Eric Hurt, New West Records President John Allen, Rounder Records President John Strohm, and more.

The cost to enter is $25 per song submission, and the deadline for submissions is Oct. 31, 2020 at 11:59:59 CT. To enter the contest, visit americansongwriter.com.

 
  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Jessica Nicholson
Jessica Nicholson
Jessica Nicholson serves as the Managing Editor for MusicRow magazine. Her previous music journalism experience includes work with Country Weekly magazine and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) magazine. She holds a BBA degree in Music Business and Marketing from Belmont University. She welcomes your feedback at jnicholson@musicrow.com.
Jessica Nicholson
Latest posts by Jessica Nicholson (see all)
  • CMA Honors Robert Deaton With Chairman’s Award - December 4, 2020
  • Nashville Symphony, Nashville Musicians Association Reach Agreement - December 4, 2020
  • Zach Williams’ “Chain Breaker” Is Most-Added On ‘MusicRow’ CountryBreakout Radio Chart - December 4, 2020
Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on X
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share by Mail
0 0 Jessica Nicholson https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MusicRow-header-logo-Mar19B.png Jessica Nicholson2020-06-30 16:21:482020-10-08 11:23:43‘American Songwriter’ Launches 35th Anniversary Song Contest

RECENT NEWS

  • MusicRow Weekly (News, Charts, More…) October 23, 2026
  • NMPA Honors Songwriters At Annual Gold & Platinum Nashville Gala October 23, 2026
  • Billy Strings Takes Home Fifth IBMA Entertainer of the Year Title October 23, 2026
  • Kacey Musgraves Returns To The ‘Middle Of Nowhere’ With ‘Vol. 2: Tex Mex Tapes’ October 23, 2026
  • ECCHO Live Reveals Speakers & Panel Details For 15th Annual Workshop October 23, 2026
  • Music Champion Lorenzo Washington Passes October 23, 2026
  • Bailey Zimmerman Headlines Wags & Walks Nashville’s 3rd Annual Benefit October 23, 2026
  • Ryan and Rory’s Debut Project ‘The Whole 9 Yards’ Due In February October 23, 2026
  • Lauren Alaina & Chase Matthew Reach The Top Of The MusicRow Radio Chart October 23, 2026
  • Bella McCormick Inks With Sony Music Nashville October 23, 2026

Like Us on Facebook

Follow Us on Twitter

Tweets by MusicRow
© 2026 Music Row Enterprises, LLC - Enfold WordPress Theme by Kriesi
Website hosted by Nashville web design company, All My Web Needs.
  • Link to Facebook
  • Link to X
  • Link to Instagram
Scroll to top