DSA 2008 Songwriters Contest

Posted by:  Dallas Songwriters Association

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Summary

Now in its 19th year, The DSA 2008 Song Contest is one of the longest running international song contests for amateur songwriters. Offering over $5,000 in cash and prizes this year, the DSA has added TWO new categories – “Bare Bones” (vocals + 1 or 2 instruments) and “Music Video,” for TEN categories in all. This amateur songwriting contest will be judged on lyrics, melody, and form.

This year’s prizes include:


    Grand Prize:

    • New Gibson Guitar (Make and Model TBA, List Value over $900)

    • A Premier Song Demo from Beaird Music Group, (Value $705)

    • 1 Year Sonicbids Membership

    1st Runner Up Grand Prize:


    • 1 Day of FREE Recording and a Night in Merlin's Cabin at River Sound Recording Studio on the Llano River in the Texas Hill Country

    • 1 Year Sonicbids Membership

    2nd Runner Up Grand Prize


    • A 40 Minute Song Consultation by Songwriter/Producer/Songwriting Instructor, Kim Copeland ($50 value)

    • 1 Year Sonicbids Membership

    1st Place in Each Category:


    • Winners in each of the ten categories will receive $100 in cash

    • Dallas Songwriter Association 1 year membership ($50 value)

    • 1 Year Sonicbids Membership

    2nd Place in Each Category:


    • Winners in each category will receive $50 in cash

    • Songwriter Association 1 year membership ($50 value)

    3rd Place in Each Category:


    • Songwriter Association 1 year membership ($50 value)

    Each Entry Receives:


    • Chance at an iPod


You may submit as many songs as you wish, in one or multiple categories, and the contest is open to all genres.


Each song must be submitted to one of the following categories:

  • Country

  • Pop/Rock/R&B/Alternative

  • Americana/Folk/Bluegrass

  • Christian/Inspirational

  • Love Songs/Easy Listening

  • Children’s/Novelty

  • Singer-Songwriter

  • Instrumental

  • Bare Bones – NEW category for 2008!

  • Music Video - NEW Category for 2008


The DSA Annual Song Contest is open to any amateur songwriter. (This contest defines “amateur” as a songwriter who has not earned more than $5,000 from songwriting-related royalties, works for hire, or advances since January 1, 2004). Artists are required to upload lyrics for each submitted song.


For additional information, email DSA by clicking the following link: DSA SONG CONTEST