The Great American Song Contest

What makes The Great American Song Contest different? Fair and Limited Competition: The Great American Song Contest is open to amateur and semi-pro songwriters only — not professionals. More Chances To Win: Unlike “Big Cash Prize” events that take in...

Mountain Stage Newsong Contest

The Mountain Stage Newsong Contest is one of the premier showcases of talented singer-songwriters across multiple genres of music in North America.  The contest is open to all genres of music, although songs must include a vocal with lyrics to be considered to...

Chris Austin Songwriting Contest

The Chris Austin Songwriting Contest is in memory of Chris Austin, a songwriter on Ricky Skaggs’ “Same Ol’ Love,” a top 5 hit. He was also a gifted musician, who toured with Ricky Skaggs playing guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle and singing. On...

Wildflower Performing Songwriter Contest

Each year the Wildflower Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest encourages the growth of the art of independent performing singer-songwriters. The genres include Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Celtic, Country and Folk. Past finalists include Ruthie Foster,...

Telluride Troubadour Competition

The Telluride Troubadour Competition is a nationally recognized songwriter competition open to anyone who writes and performs original music and who is not currently signed to a major recording or publishing deal. Contestants are judged on the quality of the song’s...