USA Songwriting Competition Begins

Share:   SONGWRITING NEWSLETTER Dec 2013   "I don’t write a song with an artist in mind. I just try to write a great song." ~ Diane Warren, songwriter of #1 hits such as "Because You Love Me" and "i Don't Want To Miss A Thing"    Hit Makers Dominate USA Songwriting Competition, USA Songwriting Competition (2013) Results Out  The top winner of the 2013 USA Songwriting Competition (American Authors) is currently on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts. Tony DeSare (Overall Second Prize Winner), hit #5 on the Billboard Charts. He is signed to Telarc/Concord records. Auburn Williams (Overall Third Prize Winner), hit #51 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts. She is signed to Beluga Heights/Warner Brothers. This is the first time that all top 3 winners have all hit the Billboard charts. READ MORE »    19th Annual USA Songwriting Competition (2014) Begins Sponsors of the 2014 Competition are: Gibson Guitars, Epiphone, New Music Weekly, AirplayAccess, Loggins Promotion, Sony, Audio-Technica, D'Addario Strings, BerkleeOnline, Presonus, iZotope, Notion Software, Sonoma Wireworks, Acoustic Café Radio Program, Songwriters Pad, M+ New Release, Reverbnation, Broadjam, Sirius XM Radio, Sonicbids.. ENTER HERE » Alumni Winners & Finalists' Updates ~Jeff Gutt (9th Annual IAMA Finalist) made it to the Top 3 of Hit TV show "X-Factor". This is the 2nd time that he has appeared on X-Factor live event. He is vying for the top award tonight (Fox channel, 8pm Eastern) ~Sahsa Allen, a backup singer of Air Gold, 13th Annual USA Songwriting Competition Top Winner, was a top 5 contestant the #1 hit NBC TV show "The Voice". ~Gail Swanson (2002 USA Songwriting Competition First Prize Winner, Country)'s acoustic version of "Sympathy for the Devil" was featured in the ABC series "666 Park Ave". Her song "Half A Heart" was recorded with country legend Willie Nelson.  ~Alexander Cardinale (2011 USA Songwriting Competition First Prize winner & Overall 2nd Prize) won Hollywood Music in Media Award for "Best Song in a TV Show" on "90210" with the same song he won for USA Songwriting Competition "Traffic Lights".  Songwriting Masters Tips Songwriter’s Intervention: Shedding The Bad Habits The Windup & The Pitch: basics of pitching songs for licensing A Strong Opening Line Is Important Co-writing Tips For Songwriters Tying The Mood Of Your Song To Your Lyric 6 Ways To Motivate Yourself To Write Songs Inviting the Listener In by Ralph Murphy Other Musicians Articles Top 10 Best Music Schools: Berklee Beats Julliard & Curtis 7 Steps to Creating a Perfect Music Page for Your Website Turn Your iPad Into a Recording Studio Top 10 DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) For Songwriting READ MORE » SPONSORED BY: Sonoma Wire Works is proud to sponsor this competition by offering prizes including RiffWorks Standard recording software, KitCore Deluxe MIDI drum instrument plug-in (VSTi/RTAS/AU) featuring the sounds of legendary drummers, and the RocKit Pack add-on for KitCore Deluxe.http://www.sonomawireworks.com   NEW MUSIC WEEKLY covers the radio and music industry within its weekly magazine, website, NMW-mail and fax services. NMW, built by radio stations who "break" the hits first, has become the standard for tracking radio airplay nationwide. For information visit:www.newmusicweekly.com or call 310-325-9997  From the D'Addario-pioneered phosphor bronze acoustic strings to the world-famous XL electric strings, D'Addario has your instruments covered. Quality, consistency, and innovation make "The Player's Choice." http://www.daddario.com/  LOGGINS PROMOTION is the leading radio promotion and marketing firm providing services to all genres of music.  We operate at the highest level of efficiency and integrity, so that you receive maximum promotion, exposure, and attention. For further info: 888-325-2901 or email: promo@logginspromotion.com www.logginspromotion.com HAPPY HOLIDAYS!  Support Songwriters For Typhoon Haiyan IAMA Featured Artists Of the Month Spotlight  Amirah Ali (Malaysia) Michael Fix (Australia) Berteal (USA) READ MORE »   Compilation CD "NEW MUSIC NOW Vol 11" will out later next year. "New ACOUSTIC MUSIC Vol 8" is out now.  Cool Merchandise Purchase USA Songwriting Competition T-shirts, Hats, etc. READ MORE » Products For Musicians Soundcloud App for iPhone & Andriod, Mixcraft 6 (Acoustica), iRig PRE (IK Multimedia), ATM-610 Microphone (Audio-Technica), GuitarJack (Sonoma Wireworks). READ MORE » Music Auditions, Conferences & Festivals Winter NAMM 2014, Anaheim, CA - January 23-26, 2014 MIDEM 2014: February 1-4  2014; Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France 2014 Folk Alliance Conference: Feb 19 - 23, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA   SXSW Music: March 11 - 16, 2014; Austin, TX, USA   Winter Music Conference: March 21 - 30, 2014; Miami Beach, FL, USA   ASCAP "I Create Music" Expo: April 24 - 26, 2014; Loews Hollywood Hotel, Los Angeles, CA, USA   MUSIC RESOURCES Songwriting Blog Berklee Online ASCAP Folk Alliance AirplayAccess.com New Music Weekly Loggins Radio Promotion SONY Audio-Technica Presonus iZotope Notion Software Sonoma Wire Works Auria Multi-track for iPad SongU View Sponsors » CONNECT WITH US: Website | Blog   | Email Contact Us  |  Advertise |  Add info@songwriting.net to your Safe Sender list Copyright © 2013 USA Songwriting Competition Share This: