.: Quotes

"A healthy and important competition, good outlet for creative people"..Andy Karp, Executive VP/Head of A&R, Atlantic Records

"To win the Grand Prize of the USA Songwriting Competition has probably been the most validating feeling I've ever experienced. Aside from all the great prizes, the icing on the cake has been the feeling that the people behind the USA Songwriting Competition are really rooting for you and wanting to help you take full advantage of all the possible opportunities there are to get your music out there. That kind of support from your fellow music industry professionals is vital in this cut throat business!"..Ari Gold, Winner of the 12th Annual USA Songwriting Competition (2007). After his win, Ari's winning song went on to hit #10 on the Billboard Charts, #1 on Sirius, #1 on Logo TV.

"It's a wonderful feeling to be recognized internationally through such a prestigious competition among other great songwriters. We look forward to even greater exposure now & thank the USA Songwriting Competition"..Mark E. Robertson Jr, Michael McDonald & Leon Jones (Ahmir), winner of 1st Prize (R&B category) of the 2007 USA Songwriting Competition

"I feel honored to win such a prestigious competition. It feels great to be acknowledged for something I am passionate about. Winning this category of the competition has inspired me to further pursue music as a career"...Monticue Connally, 1st Prize (Hip-Hop/Rap) winner in the 2006 USA Songwriting Competition

"I'm usually a critic of music contests and much rather prefer longtime meaningful record contracts. However the USA Songwriting Competition is the one contest I think every artist should pay serious attention to"...Airomee Wind

15th ANNUAL USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION

:. Radio Airplay!
:. Grand Prize of US$50,000 in Cash & Merchandise!
:. 15 different categories
:. Winners Will Be determined by Top Music Industry Pros*

Since 1995, the USA Songwriting Competition®, the world's leading international songwriting event, has been honoring songwriters, composers, bands, and recording artists everywhere. This is open to all, regardless of nationality or country origin.

*Winners are selected by a Blue Ribbon committee of music industry judges including record label publishers, producers, A&R from Universal Music, Warner, EMI, Sony/BMG Music, and other distinguished professionals. This is your chance to be discovered by the biggest names in the music business!

Our 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! (the first for any songwriting competition!).

This is not American Idol - this is the professional songwriting competition that offers winners the clout that it it takes to really make it!

2008 USA Songwriting Competition Winner