Win a Publishing Contract from Secret Road: Announcing the 2nd Annual “Pub Deal”
American Songwriter supports contests and competitions that help artists and music creators of all levels, because every career is different. Whether you’re fresh off the bus in Nashville, writing...
View ArticleWin a $20,000 Publishing Contract in the 2nd Annual “Pub Deal”
American Songwriter supports contests and competitions that help artists and music creators of all levels, because every career is different. Whether you’re fresh off the bus in Nashville, writing in...
View ArticleEnter the May/June 2014 On My Deathbed Contest
Reminiscent of models from the “Golden Era,” Martin’s CEO-7 acoustic guitar features a sunburst finish, golden age tuners and authentic headplate lettering. This new 14-fret short scale 00 “sloped...
View ArticleTess Henley Wins Guitar Center’s Singer-Songwriter 3 National Artist...
Some people automatically visualize artists like James Taylor or Taylor Swift when they hear the term “singer-songwriter,” somebody with an acoustic guitar who can command an audience’s attention with...
View ArticleEnter the July/August 2014 On My Deathbed Contest
With electronic imaging contributed from a 1967 vintage D-35 “donor” guitar, the resulting acoustic as well as amplified tone is projective, balanced and resonant. Classic and enhanced D-35...
View ArticleEnter the January/February 2015 On My Deathbed Contest
Rich in its visual beauty as well as its warm and powerful tone, Martin’s D-35 Dreadnought first appeared in 1965 with its distinctive three-piece back, featuring matching outside “wings” and a...
View ArticleEnter the March/April 2015 On My Deathbed Contest
The 000-15M model continues the Martin tradition with a 000-14 fret body size, solid mahogany construction and a rich satin finish. Satisfy your desire with an affordable solid wood guitar that is...
View ArticleA Q&A With Louisa Wendorff
YouTube artist Louisa Wendorff made a name for herself with her “Blank Space” & “Style” mashup (with some promotion by Taylor Swift herself), and is now using the momentum to showcase her original...
View ArticleAnnouncing the Winners of Fiverr’s “The Big Hook” Contest
The response to Fiverr’s “The Big Hook” contest was incredible! More than 900 musicians entered the contest. Entrants were challenged to write a hook that was under 30 seconds and send in a video of...
View ArticleAnnouncing The “Sole Performer” Contest Presented By Durango
You have a chance to be Durango’s next Sole Performer for 2016! The prizes for this incredible contest include a co-writing session with a Carnival artist, appearances as a Durango artist, and more....
View ArticleAnnouncing the 5 Finalists for the Durango Sole Performer Contest
We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the Durango Boots Sole Performer Contest! All of the entries have been carefully listened to and reviewed. The top 5 are listed below in no particular...
View ArticleAnnouncing the Winner of the 2016 Durango Boots Sole Performer Contest
Photo by LyndonsPhotos.comAfter hundreds of entries and hours of listening, we are excited to announce that Durango Boots has named singer-songwriter Jamie Kent as the winner of its Sole Performer...
View ArticleWin A Copy Of New Multitudes
Enter now to win a copy of New Multitudes, a new album of Woody Guthrie’s unpublished lyrics set to music, featuring Jim James, Jay Farrar, Will Johnson and Anders Parker. The album is due February 28...
View ArticleJosh Doyle On Winning Guitar Center’s Singer-Songwriter Competition
Antioch, Tennessee musician Josh Doyle was selected as “the nation’s top undiscovered singer-songwriter” in Guitar Center’s inaugural Singer-Songwriter competition. He topped more than 17,000 entries,...
View ArticleEnter The Santa Cruz Guitar Giveaway
To celebrate the second annual Billy Reid + K-Swiss Shindig, we are giving away a Santa Cruz 1929-00 guitar. Entry is simple. Upload a video of yourself playing your favorite song (original or cover)...
View ArticleEnter The March/April 2012 On My Deathbed Contest
Enter our March/April On My Deathbed Contest: Tell us the 10 albums you couldn’t live or die without, and you’ll be eligible to win a Martin D-15M Guitar. Selected entries will be reprinted in our...
View ArticleWin The George Harrison: Living In The Material World DVD and Early Takes Vol. 1
They say that kids these days are in danger of forgetting about The Beatles, but not you, dear reader. To reward you for the fact that you already know who sings lead vocals on “While My Guitar Gently...
View ArticleEnter The May/June 2012 On My Deathbed Contest
Enter our May/June On My Deathbed Contest! Tell us the ten albums you couldn’t live or die without, and you’ll be eligible to win a Martin D-28 Guitar. Selected entries will be reprinted in our...
View ArticleWin An Acoustic Guitar From Yamaha As Part of Paul Simon’s Graceland Celebration
Want to play guitar like Paul Simon? To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Simon’s landmark album Graceland, we’re giving away a Yamaha Acoustic Guitar FG700S to one lucky fan. Perfect for both...
View ArticleWin A Copy Of The English Beat’s New Box Set, Concert Tickets
The English Beat are back with a a greatest hits compilation, a 5-disc career retrospective, and a new U.S. tour. Tell us about your favorite English Beat song for a chance to be eligible to win...
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