Songwriting University Announces Winners Of 2021 Song Contest

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Pictured (L-R): Billy Sprague, Joe Beck, Corey Mirrane, Gary Glover, Michael Blanton

Songwriting University (SU) has revealed the winners of its annual song contest.

Corey Miranne was presented the $10,000 Grand Prize on as first place winner of the pop category. SU’s sponsor, Gibson Guitars, also presented him a brand new Les Paul guitar as part of the Grand Prize.

SU’s other 2021 first place winners include Audrey Bussanich from Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts for Americana; Pierre Alexander from Nashville for country; Dave Lemieux from Castle Pines, Colorado for gospel/inspo; and Claas Jambor from Kansas City, Missouri for rock. To see the list of all the finalists and winners, click here.

Joe Beck and the Grand Prize Winner, Corey Mirrane

“It’s remarkable how much talent there is out there,” says Songwriting University Co-Founder Billy Sprague. “Our mission is to support and honor songs and songwriters. We love putting wind in their sails because someone did the same for us along the way.”

Songwriting University offers a unique writing experience by providing writers of every skill level access to collaborate with hit songwriters. SU’s subscription online songwriting course and resources are designed to inspire, instruct, and encourage writers to grow their craft. A portion of every contest entry fee from the annual contest goes to Scott Hamilton’s cancer foundation, ScottCares.

Based in Nashville, the online platform allows participants to book a two-hour session, on-screen or in-person, with seasoned songwriters. The endeavor is headed up by former A&R executive producer Michael Blanton and entrepreneur Gary Glover, along with songwriters and co-founders Billy Sprague and Joe Beck.

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