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The judging panel consists of producers, labels, professional musicians, songwriters, managers, agents, A&R representatives, publisher representatives, and many others that have displayed success in their profession. Included on the judging panel are Grammy Award winners, Emmy Nominees, editors from Rolling Stone, as well as many individuals who have worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry.

songwriting
Tim Anderson - Warner Music
 
Songwriters
Allison Morris - Universal
 
Songwriting
Helen M Jackson - Sony Music
 

Judges
Robert Johnson - Sony Music

Tim Anderson has worked for Warner Music for 12 years and has brokered deals with artists such as Linkin Park, Kylie Minogue, and Reba McIntyre.

  Allison Morris is an A&R representative with Universal Music. The projects she has worked with include Aaliyah, Diana Krall, and Godsmack.

  Helen M Jackson works in Artist Relations with Sony Music. She has worked closely with musicians such as Billy Joel and the band Train. She is currently working with the Dixie Chics.   Robert Johnson has 8 years of experience with Sony Music holding various positions. He is currently promoting 50 Cents, Beyonce, Pink and John Mayer.

Song Contest
Elena Martinez - Universal

 
Producers
Kim Mason - EMI Publishing

 
Song Contest
Carol Blanchard

 
Singer Songwriter
Jun Nguyen

Elena Martinez from the Universal Latin division works closely with Paulina Rubio. Before working with Universal, she promoted acts such as Shakira, Il Divo, and Marc Anthony.

  Kim Mason is an artist marketing coordinator with EMI Publishing. Kim has also placed 32 songs in film and television including 21 songs from unsigned acts (6 from Song of the Year contestants).


  Carol Blanchard is an indepedent music attorney who represents artists during contract negotiations. Her clients have included Tori Amos, The Killers, Kate Perry, and Randy Travis.


  Jun Nguyen works closely with ABC, CBS, and FOX as a music coordinator. He has placed music with over 60 T.V. shows and 7 movie soundtracks.



Elite Songwriting Judging Panel
(Partial List)

 
 

Paul Dellafiora - Capitol Records
Paul is the Senior Director of "Artist Development Tour Marketing" for Capitol Records. He is working with some of the biggest names in music such The Beastie Boys, Radiohead, Sum-41, and Coldplay. His experience also includes 14 years with Island DefJam, Polygram Distribution, and Tower Records.

 

Stephanie Wright - Universal Music
Stephanie is the A&R Manager of Universal Music. Universal's roster includes: U2, No Doubt, Black Eyed Peas, Ashlee Simpson, Mariah Carey, Amy Grant, Sting,  Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Reba McEntire,   Shania Twain, Nickleback, Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z,  Eminem, Will Smith, 3 Doors Down, Brian McKnight, INXS and more.

 

Steven Johnson
Steve is an international booking agent who has coordinated  events for Madonna, Kiss, Aerosmith, U2, Eminem, Toby Keith, Shakira, Mariah Carey, Snoop and Cher.

  Jeff Strums - George Strait
Jeff Strums has been George Strait's guitarist (Ace in the Hole Band) since 1998 as well as a producer. He has been involved in getting artist's record deals while his personal credits include MCA, EMI/Capital, and Sony. 
 

Jessica Hatfield - Big Alpha/Sony
Jessica Hatfield is the Director of Publishing for Big Alpha Writers Group in Nashville. Recent song placement includes material with Willie Nelson and the theme song for a new Lifetime television program.

  Kim James - Reprise Records
Kim James is the promotional manager of Reprise Records. Reprise has had releases from many legendary artists such as Cher, Green Day, Tom Petty, Faith Hill,  Dwight Yoakam, Seal, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fleetwood Mac, Sinatra, B.B.King, Neil Young, and many more.
 

Aaron Wilhelm
Aaron is a producer manager with Nettwerk. Nettwerk is a record label and management company responsible for the biggest names in the music industry including Sarah McLachlan and Avril Lavigne to name a few.  

  Louie Bandak- Capitol Records
Louie Bandak is the Senior Director of A&R at Capitol Records. Louie currently works with artists such as Yellowcard, Squad Five-0, and Saosin. 

 

Wayne Watson
A legend in Christian music, singer Wayne has achieved thirty four Top 10 songs, twenty-one #1 hits two Grammy Awards, and  numerous Dove Awards. 

 

Kevin Martin
Kevin is the president of Tympanic Records. He has also sold over 5 million records as the frontman of the band Candlebox.  Kevin is currently working on his solo project with Hole's Eric Erlandson.

 

Larry Davis

  Warren Riker
 

Larry Davis has been involved in the music industry for over 25 years. He has worked in A&R for many record companies and has negotiated deals with some of the biggest names in the country music market.  

 

Warren has earned three Grammy Awards for his work with Lauren Hill, The Fugees, and Santana. In the studio he has worked with Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Sublime, and Run DMC among others.

 
Winston Simone   Cassandra Tormes
 
Winston along with Desmond Child (writer on over 200 million records sold) are the founders of Deston Publishing. Winston has managed hit-makers such as Carly Simon, Joe Jackson, and more.   Cassandra is the Creative Director of Three Ring Circus Music. The publishing company has placed hit songs with Faith Hill,Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Leann Rhimes, Montgomery Gentry, and many more. 
 

Kevin Max - DC Talk
Kevin is a Grammy, Dove and Billboard Award winner. His album “Free at Last”, while with the band DC TALK, spent 34 weeks as number one on the Christian charts. 

 

Stephanie Guadian - ABC Television
Coming from a broadcast journalism background, Stephanie Guadian has worked with both NBC and ABC television. During her broadcasting career, Stephanie has received First Place for Spot News Coverage from the Associated Press. 

 
Stella Smith   Brett Manning  
Stella Smith runs independent UK record label Mangoneworld, the Starlight Promotions Entertainment Agency and Starlight Publishing.  The companies exist to promote emerging music and artists represented by Stella, have gained radio airplay in the US, Canada, Germany and the UK and had records sold around the world through.   Brett works as a vocal coach with artists from Capitol, Columbia, Atlantic, Interscope, Dreamworks, MCA, Epic/Sony, Word, and more.  He has worked with Keith Urban and other Grammy award winning singers. He has also trained the casts of Broadway productions of Les Miserables and Jekyll and Hyde, as well as the Broadway tour of Elton John's Aida.  
Jeff Trott
  Ramon Smith  

Jeff is a world famous songwriter and producer. His hit list includes: Sheryl Crow - 'Soak up the sun' 'Everyday is a winding road' 'If it makes you happy' Stevie Nicks - 'If you ever did believe' Counting Crows - '4 White Stallions' &
Tears for Fears - 'Mind Scaping'

 

Formerly with Albatross Records, Ramon is the A&R representative for RND Distribution. He specializes in marketing artists to radio stations throughout the world. RND Distribution is also responsible for getting both independent and mainstream artists to retailers. RND Distribution's product line includes releases from Snoop Dogg and Tupac

 
Randy Miller   Holly Knight  

Randy is an entertainment attorney who has brokered multi-million dollar record deals for seven artists who collectively have had 32 number one hits on the Billboard charts.  

 

Holly is a songwriter/producer who is know for such hits as "Tina Turner - 'Better be good' &  'Private Dancer' Aerosmith - 'Ragdoll' Rod Stewart - 'Love Touch' Heart - 'Never' Ozzy - 'Slow Burn' Bon Jovi - 'Stick to your guns' Pat Benatar - 'Love is a Battlefield

 
Frank Johnson   Rey Washam  
With years of experience in the music industry as an agent, Frank has represented such talents such as Anita Baker, Yolanda Adams, and more. 
  Rey Washam has been the drummer for many world-class bands including the hit-making band "Ministry".    
Marion Aquilina      

Marion Aquilina has won a Grammy award with his former band La Mafia and has been the lead guitarist for hit maker Jason Mraz. 


     
   

 

 

 

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