American Songwriter is excited to announce the official 2024 Lyric Contest Grand Prize Winner.
The six bi-monthly contest winners eligible for the Grand Prize include: Brenda Cay & Mitch Collins (Session One), Michael R.J. Roth (Session Two), Susan Rose Simms (Session Three), Paul Ivy & Elizabeth Eckert (Session Four), Richard-Yves Sitoski (Session Five), and Darren Wiedman (Session Six).
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One of these talented songwriters will be awarded the “Dream Day on Music Row” prize package including:
- Co-write with Kristian Bush
- Full-band demo recording session at a premier studio
- Two nights at a premier Nashville hotel
- And more!
Thanks to everyone who entered and a big round of congrats to all of our winners and honorable mentions.
And now, without further delay.
The Official Grand-Prize winner of the 2024 Lyric Contest is Michael R.J. Roth for his song, “Love Washes Off.”
Congratulations Michael and thanks again to everyone who participated this year!
2025 Lyric Contest Open Now!
Don’t forget, the 2025 Lyric Contest is open now. Get your lyrics in front of hit songwriters like Sean Douglas, Trannie Anderson, Sara Evans, Toby Gad, Keith Hetrick and more.
You could be the next Grand Prize Winner!
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