Deadline extended to May 31st
Song of the Year is currently accepting songwriting entries into the song and lyric writing contest. The winners and finalists from each category will have their material sent to record labels and publishers. The winners will also receive over $80,000 of cash and prizes.
Submit your material online or by postal mail using 3 Easy Steps. International entries are accepted. The deadline to enter the "current" songwriting contest has been extended to May 31, 2012. The "Category Winners & Finalists" from the contest held back in February and March of 2012 have been announced. (View Results).
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Labels & Publishers
The winners & finalists from each of the 10 categories (50 total) will be forwarded on to record labels, music publishers, management companies and more for further consideration! -
$80,000 Cash & Prizes
Over $80,000 of cash and prizes will be awarded to the top songwriters! The 1st place winner will be awarded $30,000 cash for his/her winning submission! (More Info) -
Songwriting Categories
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How It Works
The songwriting entries are reviewed and judged by the songwriting merits alone. Production quality is not taken into consideration. We are looking for great songwriters, not great producers. A simple home or live recording of a song has the same chance of winning the songwriting contest as a professional recording has of winning. Many of the past winners have placed with simple vocal/guitar or vocal/piano recordings. Vocal ability is 'not' taken into consideration. Only the "songwriting" elements of the songs are considered when determining the winners. "Lyric Only" entries also have the same chance of winning the competition. Once all of the material is judged, there will be one winning song representing each of the ten categories. During the second round of judging, those top ten songs then compete against each other to determine the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. It will be these winners who will be awarded the cash and prizes.
