FROM ASA LAST WEBSITE IN 2020
“I was a different person before I started to write. When I realized I could be a songwriter and that people would listen – that was when I started feeling good in my life.” – Gwen Stefani
Bring The World Fire. True songwriters desire nothing more than to bring their music to the world. Cutting through the noise, however, and reaching an audience – much less receiving a studio contract – can be daunting regardless of one’s talent.
The American Songwriting Awards is an international, elite-class songwriting competition open to unknowns and working artists who want to be heard, recognized, and rewarded for their songwriting talent. This high-profile annual contest brings together top music industry producers, artists, and songwriters to discover and promote new talent in a format that focuses solely on their ability to write great songs.
Our awards contest is a beacon for music industry professionals and an amazing celebration of talent, creativity and, of course, music. The official Call for Entries for the American Songwriting Awards is now open.
The American Songwriting Awards stands with the most prominent competitions of its kind, presenting prize packages and career opportunities nearly unrivaled in other songwriting contests. Prizes include introductions, product packages from our sponsors, and exposure to an international audience. In all, winners and contestants receive the prestige, praise and attention rising songwriters need to create careers in the highly competitive music industry.
Multiple categories of music genres ensure that all styles of music and songwriting will be included and given proper respect and attention. Rock, Pop, Hip Hop and more; songwriters of all genres will find a place for their particular music and style.
Now is the time to seize your place with the great songwriters and artists that influence and touch our lives. Enter today, and bring your fire to the American Songwriting Awards.
Key DatesMay 25, 2019: Call for Entries opens
May 25, 2019: Final Call for Entries Closes
June 30, 2019: 2017 American Songwriting Awards Winners, Nominees, and Official Finalists announced
Entry To Multiple CategoriesEntry in one competition category is included with your entry fee. You may also choose to enter into more than one category for an additional fee. If work is entered in multiple categories, it may win multiple times.
Judge FeedbackThe American Songwriting Awards is proud to offer the option of receiving detailed Judge Feedback on your entry. For an optional fee of $75, your professional judge will prepare a multi-page written assessment of your song’s strengths and weaknesses, including insights as to how your work was scored along with detailed commentary and constructive criticisms regarding the judge’s overall impressions of your songwriting including specific feedback and advice regarding each of the judging criteria.
Submission Methods / FormatsWe accept entries via electronic file upload using FilmFreeway.
Acceptable file formats for upload include: MP3, WAV, MOV, MP4, PDF, DOC, RTF
The maximum file size per file for upload is 50 MB.
Grand Prize WinnerThis award will be selected from the pool of Winners from among all competition categories, the highest and most coveted honor of the competition.
The Grand Prize Winner shall receive prizes, media coverage, and benefits from our sponsors.
WinnersIn each of the competition categories one Winner will be selected based on the review and analysis of the ASA executive judging panel. These entrants will receive the American Songwriting Award in their respective category.
Along with the award, category winners will receive prizes and benefits from our sponsors.
NomineesThe screening committee composed of music insiders, professionals, and experts will choose the top ten best songwriting entries from each category to be recognized as American Songwriting Awards Nominees. Select Nominees may also be eligible to receive special awards or prizes at the discretion of the judging panel.
FinalistsAdditionally, the judges will choose five of the best songwriting entries from each category to be recognized as American Songwriting Awards Finalists. These superior contestants are chosen as among the very best examples of contemporary songwriting by a panel of expert judges, based on the outlined judging criteria. Select Finalists may also be eligible to receive special awards or prizes at the discretion of the judging panel.
Additional PrizesAdditional songwriters may be recognized for their exemplary contributions to songwriting at the discretion of the judges. These prizes and benefits from our sponsors, include songwriting software, special awards, printed recognition for excellence, or gift certificates.
It is the mission of the American Songwriting Awards to recognize excellence in every deserving songwriter. Therefore, the ASA makes every effort to acknowledge entrants based upon their unique techniques, lyrics, melodies, arrangements, and originality.
We look forward to hearing your contributions toward advancing the artform of original songwriting! Good luck in the competition!
SPONSORS
https://web.archive.org/web/20200124220120/https://americansongwritingawards.com/sponsorship/
RESOURCES
https://web.archive.org/web/20200124215919/https://americansongwritingawards.com/resources/
WINNERS
https://web.archive.org/web/20200124220058/https://americansongwritingawards.com/winners/
FROM EARLIER YEARS
BADGES
Winners finalists nominees badges etc
https://web.archive.org/web/20190401103556/https://americansongwritingawards.com/resources/winner-icons-and-logos
2018 overall winner total rubbish
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4gUhQdqSwE
“I was a different person before I started to write. When I realized I could be a songwriter and that people would listen – that was when I started feeling good in my life.” – Gwen Stefani
Bring The World Fire. True songwriters desire nothing more than to bring their music to the world. Cutting through the noise, however, and reaching an audience – much less receiving a studio contract – can be daunting regardless of one’s talent.
The American Songwriting Awards is an international, elite-class songwriting competition open to unknowns and working artists who want to be heard, recognized, and rewarded for their songwriting talent. This high-profile annual contest brings together top music industry producers, artists, and songwriters to discover and promote new talent in a format that focuses solely on their ability to write great songs.
Our awards contest is a beacon for music industry professionals and an amazing celebration of talent, creativity and, of course, music. The official Call for Entries for the American Songwriting Awards is now open.
The American Songwriting Awards stands with the most prominent competitions of its kind, presenting prize packages and career opportunities nearly unrivaled in other songwriting contests. Prizes include introductions, product packages from our sponsors, and exposure to an international audience. In all, winners and contestants receive the prestige, praise and attention rising songwriters need to create careers in the highly competitive music industry.
Multiple categories of music genres ensure that all styles of music and songwriting will be included and given proper respect and attention. Rock, Pop, Hip Hop and more; songwriters of all genres will find a place for their particular music and style.
Now is the time to seize your place with the great songwriters and artists that influence and touch our lives. Enter today, and bring your fire to the American Songwriting Awards.
Key DatesMay 25, 2019: Call for Entries opens
May 25, 2019: Final Call for Entries Closes
June 30, 2019: 2017 American Songwriting Awards Winners, Nominees, and Official Finalists announced
Entry To Multiple CategoriesEntry in one competition category is included with your entry fee. You may also choose to enter into more than one category for an additional fee. If work is entered in multiple categories, it may win multiple times.
Judge FeedbackThe American Songwriting Awards is proud to offer the option of receiving detailed Judge Feedback on your entry. For an optional fee of $75, your professional judge will prepare a multi-page written assessment of your song’s strengths and weaknesses, including insights as to how your work was scored along with detailed commentary and constructive criticisms regarding the judge’s overall impressions of your songwriting including specific feedback and advice regarding each of the judging criteria.
Submission Methods / FormatsWe accept entries via electronic file upload using FilmFreeway.
Acceptable file formats for upload include: MP3, WAV, MOV, MP4, PDF, DOC, RTF
The maximum file size per file for upload is 50 MB.
Grand Prize WinnerThis award will be selected from the pool of Winners from among all competition categories, the highest and most coveted honor of the competition.
The Grand Prize Winner shall receive prizes, media coverage, and benefits from our sponsors.
WinnersIn each of the competition categories one Winner will be selected based on the review and analysis of the ASA executive judging panel. These entrants will receive the American Songwriting Award in their respective category.
Along with the award, category winners will receive prizes and benefits from our sponsors.
NomineesThe screening committee composed of music insiders, professionals, and experts will choose the top ten best songwriting entries from each category to be recognized as American Songwriting Awards Nominees. Select Nominees may also be eligible to receive special awards or prizes at the discretion of the judging panel.
FinalistsAdditionally, the judges will choose five of the best songwriting entries from each category to be recognized as American Songwriting Awards Finalists. These superior contestants are chosen as among the very best examples of contemporary songwriting by a panel of expert judges, based on the outlined judging criteria. Select Finalists may also be eligible to receive special awards or prizes at the discretion of the judging panel.
Additional PrizesAdditional songwriters may be recognized for their exemplary contributions to songwriting at the discretion of the judges. These prizes and benefits from our sponsors, include songwriting software, special awards, printed recognition for excellence, or gift certificates.
It is the mission of the American Songwriting Awards to recognize excellence in every deserving songwriter. Therefore, the ASA makes every effort to acknowledge entrants based upon their unique techniques, lyrics, melodies, arrangements, and originality.
We look forward to hearing your contributions toward advancing the artform of original songwriting! Good luck in the competition!
SPONSORS
https://web.archive.org/web/20200124220120/https://americansongwritingawards.com/sponsorship/
RESOURCES
https://web.archive.org/web/20200124215919/https://americansongwritingawards.com/resources/
WINNERS
https://web.archive.org/web/20200124220058/https://americansongwritingawards.com/winners/
FROM EARLIER YEARS
BADGES
Winners finalists nominees badges etc
https://web.archive.org/web/20190401103556/https://americansongwritingawards.com/resources/winner-icons-and-logos
2018 overall winner total rubbish
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4gUhQdqSwE