Call for entries: USA Songwriting Competition 2022

Launched in 1995, the contest targets songwriters, original solo artists and bands around the world, and awards winners with a top prize of $50 000 and music gear. The winning songs will also receive radio airplay.

Interested artists can compete in any of the following categories:

• Pop
• Rock/Alternative
• Country
• R&B
• Gospel/Inspirational
• Folk
• Latin
• Instrumental
• Jazz
• Hip Hop/Rap
• Children
• World
• Dance/Electronica
• Novelty/Comedy
• Lyrics Only

Interested artists can apply online here or download the application form here, complete it and send to the address below:

USA Songwriting Competition

2881 E. Oakland Park Blvd, Suite 414

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33306, USA

Note: First 1000 entries entered before 31 March or earlier will each receive an annual subscription to a recording magazine worth $23.99. 

Winners will be determined by a blue ribbon committee of music industry judges, including record label publishers, producers, A&R from Universal Music, Warner, Sony Music, and other distinguished professionals.

“This is your chance to be discovered by the biggest names in the music business,” the organisers said. “This competition offers a shot at the big time for songwriters, original solo artists, and bands everywhere around the world. For you it is the contest that might just open the right doors, make the right connections and get your songs heard. Winning songs receive radio airplay.”

View the original call here.