American Songwriter Magazine Amateur Lyric Contest (January/February 2008)

American Songwriter Magazine sponsors a bi-monthly amateur lyric contest established in 1984. No music-only lyrics needed, and all genres of music are accepted. The winning lyrics, along with the four runners-up, and 8 to 10 honorable mentions from each contest will be published in the issue of American Songwriter Magazine, which follows the deadline of each contest. The writer(s) of the winning lyrics for each contest receive a DX1 Martin guitar from Martin Guitar, valued at $699.00. The annual winner chosen from the six contest winners will receive Round Trip airfare for two to Nashville from American Airlines and a master production demo from Music City Music Productions, Inc. valued at over $1500.00. The contest is open to any amateur songwriter, AS defines an amateur as a songwriter who has not earned more than $5,000 from songwriting related royalties, advances, or works for hire.



All winners and honorable mentions will be released/posted on the American Songwriter website on the day this issue hits newsstands.



Entries are judged by a panel of songwriters, music publishing representatives, record label A & R representatives, and the American Songwriter editorial board.



Sponsors include: Martin Guitars, and American Airlines.


Please note:The American Songwriter Lyric Contest is now offering all who enter 2 or more lyrics (3 for Canada/Mexico and 4 for other foreign countries)...get this...a COMPLIMENTARY 1-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION to American Songwriter magazine (a value of $19.95!), the leading music publication covering The Craft of Music since 1984. When you enter 2 lyrics to one of the six bi-monthly contests, your subscription will be entered automatically and you'll receive your first issue within 4-6 weeks. So, it's not necessary to follow-up to make sure your subscription is accounted for.



American Songwriter magazine is in its 20th year, interpreting both the art and industry of songwriting through in-depth interviews, street-wise columns, departmental features, and extensive coverage of new record releases. There is something here for all levels—professional, amateur, and aspiring songwriters. The American Songwriter Amateur Lyric Contest gives qualified self-starters the opportunity to have their work published in the magazine and/or win various prizes. All musicians, from the independent to the established, are encouraged to subscribe to this bi-monthly publication.