Songwriting Opportunity: The American Songwriter Lyric Contest 2025
Deadline: May 15, 2025
For 31 years, the American Songwriter Lyric Contest has helped thousands of songwriters become involved in our community. Established in 1984, America Songwriter magazine sponsors six (6) contests per year that run in conjunction with each issue published. Entrants should send lyric sheet only, no cassettes or musical direction.
PRIZES: The winning lyric, along with three (3) additional runners-up and ten (10) honorable mentions from each contest, will be published in the issue of American Songwriter that follows the deadline of each contest.
First Place: First place winner also receives a Gibson SJ-100 Walnut Guitar and a Shure SM58 Microphone.
Session Four: Deadline is May 15th at 11:59:59 PM (CT)
Session Five: Deadline is July 15th at 11:59:59 PM (CT)
Session Six: Deadline is September 15th at 11:59:59 PM (CT)
Apply here - https://americansongwriter.com/lyric-contest/
