Texas Troubadour Songwriter Classic

The Texas Troubadour Songwriter Classic is a Texas-based competition sponsored by the Bosque Arts Center in Clifton Texas.  In its fourth year, this national songwriting contest, founded to encourage the craft of country music songwriting, awards $3,000 in cash prizes...

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...

John Hartford Songwriting Contest

The John Hartford Songwriting Contest is part of the John Hartford Memorial festival held each June in Bean Blossom IN. Additional competitions include fiddle and banjo.   DATES | FEES | ENTRY Opens – January Deadlines – April 1 Finalist announcement...

Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Competition

The Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Competition is one of the biggest competitions to be a part of if you’re a singer-songwriter. Taking place during the 18 day Kerrville Folk Festival, songwriters have the opportunity to compete and celebrate songwriting. ...

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...