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Song of the Year is excited to share a few of the success stories from some of the contestants in the songwriting contest.
| Featured Success Story - SARAH MILES | |
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Sarah Miles from Atlanta Georgia has an impressive array of songwriting talent. Her writing styles include everything from Country, Pop, Hip-Hop, and Electronic music. Sarah was a "Finalist" in the Song of the Year songwriting competition in the February 2007 round. After sending her material to the Song of the Year resources, she received interest from a number of publishers. Sarah has since found management and is in the process of writing for some of the biggest names in the music industry. She currently has a song "on hold" for Tim Mcgraw and is working on some new material for artists with Geffen Records.
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"I dont' know what more to say to the Song of the Year staff except for THANK YOU! I've been trying to make the right connections and now your company has hooked me up with a lifetime of potential. After placing in the contest, I have had some incredible offers from the people you sent my music to......" Sarah Miles
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Tim McGraw & Sarah |
Shaggy & Sarah |
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| Jim Graham - Updated July 17, 2007 | |
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"After years of looking for a way to get my music to someone who could help me, I finally found Song of the Year! I now have a deal with EMI Publishing. You guys ROCK!" .... Jim Graham
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| Samantha Rodgers & Kate Callan - Updated June, 28th, 2007 | |
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"Song of the Year has been a tremendous help in our careers. They helped us get our lyrics to a published musician who only had instrumental music but needed catchy lyrics for commercial ads. We were given an advance payment from the publisher and have our song coming out on major commercials abroad
" ..... Samantha Rodgers and Kate Callan |
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"I think Song Of The Year is providing a honest professional service. One that artists can gauge themselves amongst their peers and have some credible celebrity judges give feedback on our songs. That's a $30 investment everyone should do at least once!!! Just for the feedback alone!
" ..... Latino Saint Latino Saint was the "2nd Place Yearly Winner" in the 2004 contest. Since then, Latino Saint has signed a digital distribution deal with "Experimental Division Nashville". In 2005 Latino Saint performed with acts such as Fat Joe, Dem Franchise Boyz, and Back Wudz. |
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“Great contest! Great people!! It's been a big help to my career and my band!!” .... Chris Sernel Chris Sernel's band "Escape From Earth" was the "a past monthly rock winner" in the Song of the Year contest. The band has been featured in a commercial that aired on MTV during primetime 10-spot programming throughout the month of October 2005. In addition, they have had a full-page feature of the band in the December/January issue of Teen People magazine. Be sure to check out their new album titled "Who Do I Have To Kill". |
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Jenna Drey |
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Song of the Year's Electronic Winner and Pop Finalist Jenna Drey has had the privilege to work with one of the world's most acclaimed producers, Nile Rodgers.
Nile has produced artists such as Madonna, David Bowie, and Duran Duran to
name a few. Jenna Drey is sure to join these elite artists with her passionate
writing ability and incredible vocal talent. Jenna's song "Killing Me" (a past monthly electronic winner in the Song of the Year competition" hit #11 on the billboard dance charts. Jenna was awarded Song of the Year's "Most Prolific Songwriting Award" in 2004. (Pictured on the right, Jenna is accepting the Song of the Year "Most Prolific Songwriting Award") |
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BandCamp |
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January's 2004 rock winners "Band Camp" own the monthly round. They later won the Song of the Year "yearly" competition. Lead by singer Mathew Bair, they were awarded $5,000 from Song of the Year for their song "Celebrity" They have now signed a deal with
E.V.L.A/Atlantic Recording Group. The band has been touring extensively this year. |
| Kristy Kay | |
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Nashville's Kristy Kay was the Pop Winner in a monthly round of the Song of the Year contest. In 2005, Kristy hit the charts working with renowned producer/remixer Lenny Bertoldo. One of her releases was named "Top Song
for 2005" by XM Radio. The song can be found on Radikal Records. She can be heard on many popular commercials, featured films, and even a video game project. Kristy is currently in the studio finishing her new record. |
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Dhani Marshall |
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A past monthly winner in the Song of the Year songwriting competition in the Rock Category, " Dhani Marshall has signed a distribution deal with Universal Music, who will distribute his new EP "Dandelion". Dhani has signed a licensing deal with MTV Networks as well as signing with Cherry Lane Publishing
who handles some of the biggest names in the industry. |
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SUCCESS STORIES
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Many of the winners, finalists, suggested artists, runner ups, and honorable mention songwriters have been able to take advantage of their placement in the Song of the Year contest. They have been on their local television news, newspapers, and other publications by promoting their placement in the contest. Many of the artists have also gained radio play as well as adding credibility to their music bios through self-promotion of their Song of the Year placement. Please mail any success stories, video tapes, newspaper or magazine clippings, or anything else directly related to your Song of the Year placement to:
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After Laura Gosa's $39 dollar investment for a song submission and a Song of the
Year critique, Laura grabbed the attention of R.C. Mead from Song Stop. Mr. Mead was
impressed with Laura's song 'Don't pass me by' and will be offering her a spec
deal on a 5 song EP.