International Songwriting Competition Deadline Approaches

When it comes to songwriting competitions very few would match the sheer size of The International Songwriting Competition. As the deadline approaches, a plethora of participants influx the mail box of this great contest.

The main advantage is that you can save money by entering now (at present the entry fee is $30 for the first song and $20 for additional entries) and save $10 per entry on multiple entires.

You can read the full press release here.

Calvin

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Macy Gray Presents $20,000 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Maxell Song of the Year Prize to Winner Zane Williams

The John Lennon Songwriting Competition is an annual contest which is dedicated to providing opportunities to both the aspiring and established songwriter. There are 12 categories and the prizes all total to over $225,000. The selectee's are a array of stars - including Elton John, Wyclef Jean, Carlos Santana and many more.

This year, the song of the year was awarded to Zane Williams and the $20,000 prize was presented to him by award winning singer songwriter Macy Gray.

"NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 2006--Zane Williams of Nashville, Tennessee, was presented with the $20,000 Maxell Song of the Year check for his winning song "Hurry Home," his entry in the Country music category. Multi-award winning recording artist Macy Gray and the Contest's Executive Director Brian Rothschild, as well as Maxell Corporation's Daniel Lee, Marketing VP, and Cheryl Severini, Senior Marketing Manager, were on hand to congratulate the winner at the opening evening's festivities at NAMM (International Music Products Association) Summer Session in Austin, TX. A total of $225,000 in cash and prizes is distributed each year by the JLSC to 96 talented songwriters...."

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