Shane Whalen, Author at American Songwriter https://americansongwriter.com/author/swhalen/ American Songwriter Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:34:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://americansongwriter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-favicon-large-hrx-1.png?fit=32%2C32 Shane Whalen, Author at American Songwriter https://americansongwriter.com/author/swhalen/ 32 32 189232086 A Q&A With the May Flowers Promotion Winner, Sanna Antonia https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-may-flowers-promotion-winner-sanna-antonia/ https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-may-flowers-promotion-winner-sanna-antonia/#respond Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231603964 “April doesn’t hurt here”Written by Sanna AntoniaInterview by American Songwriter  Sanna Antonia is the American Songwriter May Flowers Promotion winner with her song “April doesn’t hurt here.” American Songwriter caught up with her to get the story behind the song. How long have you been songwriting?  I’ve been writing since I was a child, but I started […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-may-flowers-promotion-winner-sanna-antonia/feed/ 0 9004111231603964 A Q&A With the Spring Breakup Road Ready Talent Contest Promotion Winner, RIELL https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-spring-breakup-road-ready-talent-contest-promotion-winner-riell/ https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-spring-breakup-road-ready-talent-contest-promotion-winner-riell/#respond Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231597715 “Strangers”Written by Riell Phillipos, Catherine Bliemel, Laurel Clouston (RIELL)Interview by American Songwriter RIELL is the American Songwriter Spring Breakup Road Ready Talent Contest Promotion winner with her song “Strangers.” American Songwriter caught up with her to get the story behind the song. How long have you been songwriting?  I have been writing for over 15 […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-spring-breakup-road-ready-talent-contest-promotion-winner-riell/feed/ 0 9004111231597715 A Q&A With the Spring Breakup Road Ready Talent Contest Promotion Winner, RIELL - American Songwriter Congrats to RIELL for winning American Songwriter's Spring Breakup Road Ready promotion. Learn more about her winning song. Road Ready,Spring Breakup,Q&A with American Songwriter's Spring Breakup Road Ready Talent Contest Promotion Winner A Q&A With the Spring Breakup Song Contest Promotion Winner, Van Buren https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-spring-breakup-song-contest-promotion-winner-van-buren/ https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-spring-breakup-song-contest-promotion-winner-van-buren/#respond Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231597708 “Got Away”Written by Ted Moock, Theo Kandel, Casey Smith (Van Buren)Interview by American Songwriter Van Buren is the American Songwriter Spring Breakup Song Contest Promotion winner with his song “Got Away.” American Songwriter caught up with him to get the story behind the song. How long have you been songwriting?  I first started writing songs about […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-spring-breakup-song-contest-promotion-winner-van-buren/feed/ 0 9004111231597708 A Q&A With the Spring Breakup Lyric Contest Promotion Winner, Nancy Johnson https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-spring-breakup-lyric-contest-promotion-winner-nancy-johnson/ https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-spring-breakup-lyric-contest-promotion-winner-nancy-johnson/#respond Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231597694 “Birthday Cake For Breakfast”Written by Nancy JohnsonInterview by American Songwriter Nancy Johnson is the American Songwriter Spring Breakup Lyric Contest Promotion winner with her song “Birthday Cake For Breakfast.” American Songwriter caught up with her to get the story behind the lyrics. How long have you been songwriting?  When I was around twelve, I wrote […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-spring-breakup-lyric-contest-promotion-winner-nancy-johnson/feed/ 0 9004111231597694 A Q&A With the March Forward Lyric Contest Promotion Winner, David Taub https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-march-forward-lyric-contest-promotion-winner-david-taub/ https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-march-forward-lyric-contest-promotion-winner-david-taub/#respond Fri, 16 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231588341 “Take it to the Grave” Written by David TaubInterview by American Songwriter David Taub is the American Songwriter March Forward Lyric Contest Promotion winner with his song “Take it to the Grave.” American Songwriter caught up with him to get the story behind the lyrics. How long have you been songwriting?  I’ve been writing songs for […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-march-forward-lyric-contest-promotion-winner-david-taub/feed/ 0 9004111231588341 A Q&A With the March Forward Road Ready Talent Contest Promotion Winner, Phoebe Katis https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-march-forward-road-ready-talent-contest-promotion-winner-phoebe-katis/ https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-march-forward-road-ready-talent-contest-promotion-winner-phoebe-katis/#respond Fri, 16 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231588333 “Good Days” Written by Phoebe KatisInterview by American Songwriter Phoebe Katis is the American Songwriter March Forward Road Ready Talent Contest Promotion winner with her song “Good Days.” American Songwriter caught up with her to get the story behind the song. How long have you been songwriting?  I started writing when I was 11 or 12, […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-march-forward-road-ready-talent-contest-promotion-winner-phoebe-katis/feed/ 0 9004111231588333 A Q&A With the March Forward Song Contest Promotion Winner, Makena Hartlin https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-march-forward-song-contest-promotion-winner-makena-hartlin/ https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-march-forward-song-contest-promotion-winner-makena-hartlin/#respond Fri, 16 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231588322 “Not Going Anywhere” Written by Makena HartlinInterview by American Songwriter Makena Hartlin is the American Songwriter March Forward Song Contest Promotion winner with her song “Not Going Anywhere.” American Songwriter caught up with her to get the story behind the song. How long have you been songwriting?  I started writing songs when I was about 17.  I […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-march-forward-song-contest-promotion-winner-makena-hartlin/feed/ 0 9004111231588322 A Q&A With the March Forward Song Contest Promotion Winner, Makena Hartlin - American Songwriter Congrats to Makena Hartlin for winning American Songwriter's March Forward Song Contest promotion. Learn more about her winning song. Q&A with American Songwriter's March Forward Song Contest Promotion Winner A Q&A with Session Three 2025 Lyric Contest Winner Coco Zhai https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-session-three-2025-lyric-contest-winner-coco-zhai/ https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-session-three-2025-lyric-contest-winner-coco-zhai/#respond Tue, 06 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231581981 “Marble and Stone”Written by Coco ZhaiInterview by American Songwriter Coco Zhai scored 1st place in the Session Three 2025 American Songwriter Lyric Contest for her song “Marble and Stone.” American Songwriter caught up with her to get the scoop on the inspiration behind the lyrics and other musings. What made you decide to enter the American Songwriter’s Lyric […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-session-three-2025-lyric-contest-winner-coco-zhai/feed/ 0 9004111231581981 American Songwriter Judges Offer Insights Into Judging the 2025 Session Three Lyric Contest Winners https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-judges-offer-insights-into-judging-the-2025-session-three-lyric-contest-winners/ https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-judges-offer-insights-into-judging-the-2025-session-three-lyric-contest-winners/#respond Tue, 06 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231581971 Read below to learn more how our esteemed panel of judges picked the winners for the Session Three 2025 Lyric Contest. Meet the Judges HERE. 1st Place – “Marble and Stone” By: Coco Zhai Z Berg: These lyrics paint a vivid picture with a memorable top line and a unique perspective without leaning into tropes. […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-judges-offer-insights-into-judging-the-2025-session-three-lyric-contest-winners/feed/ 0 9004111231581971 Session Three 2025 Lyric Contest Winners https://americansongwriter.com/session-three-2025-lyric-contest-winners/ https://americansongwriter.com/session-three-2025-lyric-contest-winners/#respond Tue, 06 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231581962 Congratulations to all our Session Three 2025 Lyric Contest winners. Read the winning lyrics for first through fourth place, below. CLICK HERE to enter the 2025 Session Four Lyric Contest. 1st Place – “Marble and Stone” By: Coco Zhai Verse 1He promised he’d meet her where the lighthouse dies,Where the cliff cracks open and the seagulls […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/session-three-2025-lyric-contest-winners/feed/ 0 9004111231581962 Introducing American Songwriter’s 2025 Song Contest Judges Panel https://americansongwriter.com/introducing-american-songwriters-2025-song-contest-judges-panel/ https://americansongwriter.com/introducing-american-songwriters-2025-song-contest-judges-panel/#respond Mon, 05 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231579503 We are thrilled to introduce the judges for American Songwriter’s 2025 Song Contest! This year’s panel features a diverse lineup of industry pros and acclaimed artists representing genres from country to jazz. Keep reading to get to know our judges—and hit the button below if you want them to hear your song! ENTER THE SONG […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/introducing-american-songwriters-2025-song-contest-judges-panel/feed/ 0 9004111231579503 American Songwriter Welcomes Joy Oladokun as the 2025 Lyric Contest Dream Co-Write https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-welcomes-joy-oladokun-as-the-2025-lyric-contest-dream-co-write/ https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-welcomes-joy-oladokun-as-the-2025-lyric-contest-dream-co-write/#respond Thu, 01 May 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231576838 American Songwriter is honored to announce that Joy Oladokun is the 2025 Lyric Contest Dream Co-Write Artist. The Grand Prize Winner of the 2025 Lyric Contest will be flown to Nashville for the “Dream Day On Music Row” prize package that includes a “Dream Co-Write” with Oladokun, a full day recording session, lodging at a […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-welcomes-joy-oladokun-as-the-2025-lyric-contest-dream-co-write/feed/ 0 9004111231576838 %%title%% %%page%% %%sep%% %%sitename%% % American Songwriter announces the addition of Joy Oladokun as the 2025 Lyric Contest Dream Co-Write. 2025 Lyric Contest,Dream Co-Write,American Songwriter announces the addition of Joy Oladokun as the 2025 Lyric Contest Dream Co-Write. American Songwriter 2024 Song Contest Winners Announced https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-2024-song-contest-winners-announced/ https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-2024-song-contest-winners-announced/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231573998 American Songwriter is proud to announce the Overall Winners for the 2024 Song Contest. Our esteemed panel of judges has selected the Grand Prize Winner, along with the First and Second Place Winners in each category. A big congratulations to all of our 2024 Winners featured below! Thank you to everyone who entered the 2024 […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-2024-song-contest-winners-announced/feed/ 0 9004111231573998 American Songwriter 2024 Song Contest Top 25 Announced https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-2024-song-contest-top-25-announced/ https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-2024-song-contest-top-25-announced/#respond Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231566400 American Songwriter is excited to announce the official 2024 Song Contest Top 25. Congratulations to all of these talented artists & songwriters listed below for this incredible accomplishment. All of these songs are currently being reviewed by our official judge panel and we will be announcing the overall winners soon. In the meantime, enjoy listening to […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-2024-song-contest-top-25-announced/feed/ 0 9004111231566400 VIP Promotion Winner Ainae Still Pinching Herself After SXSW Performance—Week Wrap Up, Win a Trip to Fiji https://americansongwriter.com/vip-promotion-winner-ainae-still-pinching-herself-after-sxsw-performance-week-wrap-up-win-a-trip-to-fiji/ https://americansongwriter.com/vip-promotion-winner-ainae-still-pinching-herself-after-sxsw-performance-week-wrap-up-win-a-trip-to-fiji/#respond Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231565860 Congrats to Ainae for winning American Songwriter's 2025 VIP Experience promotion.

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/vip-promotion-winner-ainae-still-pinching-herself-after-sxsw-performance-week-wrap-up-win-a-trip-to-fiji/feed/ 0 9004111231565860 VIP Promotion Winner Ainae Still Pinching Herself After SXSW Performance—Week Wrap Up, Win a Trip to Fiji - American Songwriter Congrats to Ainae for winning American Songwriter's 2025 VIP Experience promotion. Road Ready,Song Contest,Talent Contest,Q&A with American Songwriter's VIP Experience Promotion Winner American Songwriter 2024 Song Contest Finalists Announced https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-2024-song-contest-finalists-announced/ https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-2024-song-contest-finalists-announced/#respond Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:30:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231561799 American Songwriter is thrilled to announce the Official 2024 Song Contest Finalists. Congrats to all of these talented artists & songwriters listed below for this incredible accomplishment. We plan to announce the Top 25 Songs and the Overall + Category Winners as soon as we can. In the meantime, enjoy listening to these amazing songs.  […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-2024-song-contest-finalists-announced/feed/ 0 9004111231561799 A Q&A With the VIP Experience Promotion Winner, Ainae https://americansongwriter.com/a-qampa-with-the-vip-experience-promotion-winner-ainae/ https://americansongwriter.com/a-qampa-with-the-vip-experience-promotion-winner-ainae/#respond Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231560598 Congrats to Ainae for winning American Songwriter's 2025 VIP Experience promotion.

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/a-qampa-with-the-vip-experience-promotion-winner-ainae/feed/ 0 9004111231560598 A Q&A with Session Two 2025 Lyric Contest Winner Jonathan Helfand https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-session-two-2025-lyric-contest-winner-jonathan-helfand/ https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-session-two-2025-lyric-contest-winner-jonathan-helfand/#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231558534 “She Used to Love The Rain”Written by Jonathan HelfandInterview by American Songwriter Jonathan Helfand scored 1st place in the Session Two 2025 American Songwriter Lyric Contest for his song “She Used to Love The Rain.” American Songwriter caught up with him to get the scoop on the inspiration behind the lyrics and other musings. What made you decide […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-session-two-2025-lyric-contest-winner-jonathan-helfand/feed/ 0 9004111231558534 American Songwriter Judges Offer Insights Into Judging the 2025 Session Two Lyric Contest Winners https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-judges-offer-insights-into-judging-the-2025-session-two-lyric-contest-winners/ https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-judges-offer-insights-into-judging-the-2025-session-two-lyric-contest-winners/#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231558516 Read below to learn more how our esteemed panel of judges picked the winners for the Session Two 2025 Lyric Contest. Meet the Judges HERE. 1st Place – “She Used to Love The Rain” By: Jonathan Helfand Toby Gad: Made me feel something deepCan totally relateBeautiful choice of of wordsGood poetic metaphors Sam Ellis: Love […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-judges-offer-insights-into-judging-the-2025-session-two-lyric-contest-winners/feed/ 0 9004111231558516 Session Two 2025 Lyric Contest Winners https://americansongwriter.com/session-two-2025-lyric-contest-winners/ https://americansongwriter.com/session-two-2025-lyric-contest-winners/#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231558500 Congratulations to all our Session Two 2025 Lyric Contest winners. Read the winning lyrics for first through fourth place, below. CLICK HERE to enter the 2025 Session Three Lyric Contest. 1st Place – “She Used to Love The Rain” By: Jonathan Helfand She Used to Love the Rain© Jonathan Helfand Mama’s in room 405. I stop […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/session-two-2025-lyric-contest-winners/feed/ 0 9004111231558500 American Songwriter 2024 Song Contest Semi-Finalists Announced https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-2024-song-contest-semi-finalists-announced/ https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-2024-song-contest-semi-finalists-announced/#respond Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231556430 American Songwriter is excited to announce the Official 2024 Song Contest Semi-Finalists. Congrats to all of these talented songwriters listed below. In the coming weeks, we will be announcing the Finalists, the Top 25 Songs and the Overall Winners + Category Winners from the contest. Stay tuned for those announcements. Please Note: Semi-Finalists are sorted […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-2024-song-contest-semi-finalists-announced/feed/ 0 9004111231556430 American Songwriter 2024 Road Ready Talent Contest Top 3 Announced https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-2024-road-ready-talent-contest-top-3-announced/ https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-2024-road-ready-talent-contest-top-3-announced/#respond Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231549996 Congratulations to the official Top 3 Finalists from American Songwriter's 2024 Road Ready Talent Contest.

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-2024-road-ready-talent-contest-top-3-announced/feed/ 0 9004111231549996 A Q&A With the It’s A Wonderful Write Promotion Runner-Up, MC Flow https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-its-a-wonderful-write-promotion-runner-up-mc-flow/ https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-its-a-wonderful-write-promotion-runner-up-mc-flow/#respond Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231549093 “Pot in the Latkes”  By MC Flow (Abby Dorsey) Interview by American Songwriter MC Flow is the American Songwriter It’s A Wonderful Write Promotion Song Runner-Up for her song “Pot in the Latkes.” American Songwriter caught up with MC Flow to get the story behind her song. How long have you been songwriting? Since 2008. […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-its-a-wonderful-write-promotion-runner-up-mc-flow/feed/ 0 9004111231549093 A Q&A With the It's A Wonderful Write Promotion Runner-Up, MC Flow - American Songwriter Congrats to MC Flow for being the Runner-Up in American Songwriter's It's A Wonderful Write promotion. It's A Wonderful Write,Song Contest,Q&A with American Songwriter's It's A Wonderful Write Promotion Runner-Up A Q&A With the It’s A Wonderful Write Promotion Winners, Jayne and Jo https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-its-a-wonderful-write-promotion-winners-jayne-and-jo/ https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-its-a-wonderful-write-promotion-winners-jayne-and-jo/#respond Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231549083 “A Little Goes A Long Way” By Jayne and Jo (Emma Jayne Seslowsky and Kayla Jo Pichichero)Interview by American Songwriter Jayne and Jo (Emma Jayne Seslowsky and Kayla Jo Pichichero) are the American Songwriter It’s A Wonderful Write Promotion winners for their song “A Little Goes A Long Way.” American Songwriter caught up with Seslowsky to […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-its-a-wonderful-write-promotion-winners-jayne-and-jo/feed/ 0 9004111231549083 A Q&A With the It’s A Wonderful Write Promotion Runner-Up, Douglas Westberg https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-its-a-wonderful-write-promotion-runner-up-douglas-westberg/ https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-its-a-wonderful-write-promotion-runner-up-douglas-westberg/#respond Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231549102 “The Year We Had Nothing For Christmas” Written by Douglas Westberg Interview by American Songwriter Douglas Westberg is the American Songwriter It’s A Wonderful Write Promotion Runner-Up for his song “The Year We Had Nothing For Christmas.” American Songwriter caught up with Westberg to get the story behind his lyrics. How long have you been […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-its-a-wonderful-write-promotion-runner-up-douglas-westberg/feed/ 0 9004111231549102 A Q&A With the Songsgiving Song Contest Promotion Winners, Chris McQuistion, Jonathan Jackson & Leslie McKee https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-songsgiving-song-contest-promotion-winners-chris-mcquistion-jonathan-jackson-leslie-mckee/ https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-songsgiving-song-contest-promotion-winners-chris-mcquistion-jonathan-jackson-leslie-mckee/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231541656 “Seasons”  By Chris McQuistion, Jonathan Jackson & Leslie McKee Interview by American Songwriter Chris McQuistion, Jonathan Jackson & Leslie McKee are the American Songwriter Songsgiving Song Contest Promotion winners for their song “Seasons.” American Songwriter caught up with them to get the story behind their song. How long have you been songwriting? Chris McQuistion: I […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-songsgiving-song-contest-promotion-winners-chris-mcquistion-jonathan-jackson-leslie-mckee/feed/ 0 9004111231541656 A Q&A With the Songsgiving Lyric Contest Promotion Winner, Carla Gordon https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-songsgiving-lyric-contest-promotion-winner-carla-gordon/ https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-songsgiving-lyric-contest-promotion-winner-carla-gordon/#comments Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231541644 “Thank the Ones Who Serve” Written by Carla Gordon Interview by American Songwriter Carla Gordon is the American Songwriter Songsgiving Lyric Contest Promotion winner for her song “Thank the Ones Who Serve.” American Songwriter caught up with Carla to get the story behind her lyrics. How long have you been songwriting?  I have been writing […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-the-songsgiving-lyric-contest-promotion-winner-carla-gordon/feed/ 1 9004111231541644 American Songwriter Judges Offer Insights Into Judging the 2025 Session One Lyric Contest Winners https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-judges-offer-insights-into-judging-the-2025-session-one-lyric-contest-winners/ https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-judges-offer-insights-into-judging-the-2025-session-one-lyric-contest-winners/#respond Mon, 06 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231532753 Read below to learn more how our esteemed panel of judges picked the winners for the Session One 2025 Lyric Contest. Meet the Judges HERE. 1st Place – “Letting Go” By: Brad McKinney, Kelly Walls & Troy Thomas Walls Toby Gad: I just love songs that span over a generation and as a dad this […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-judges-offer-insights-into-judging-the-2025-session-one-lyric-contest-winners/feed/ 0 9004111231532753 Session One 2025 Lyric Contest Winners https://americansongwriter.com/session-one-2025-lyric-contest-winners/ https://americansongwriter.com/session-one-2025-lyric-contest-winners/#respond Mon, 06 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231532727 Congratulations to all our Session One 2025 Lyric Contest winners. Read the winning lyrics for first through fourth place, below. CLICK HERE to enter the 2025 Session Two Lyric Contest. 1st Place – “Letting Go” By: Brad McKinney, Kelly Walls & Troy Thomas Walls VEight pounds , three ounces, weight of the world in my handsThe […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/session-one-2025-lyric-contest-winners/feed/ 0 9004111231532727 A Q&A with Session One 2025 Lyric Contest Winner Brad McKinney https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-session-one-2025-lyric-contest-winner-brad-mckinney/ https://americansongwriter.com/a-qa-with-session-one-2025-lyric-contest-winner-brad-mckinney/#respond Mon, 06 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231532677 “Letting Go”Written by Brad McKinney, Kelly Walls & Troy Thomas WallsInterview by American Songwriter Brad McKinney scored 1st place in the Session One 2025 American Songwriter Lyric Contest for his song “Letting Go.” American Songwriter caught up with him to get the scoop on the inspiration behind the lyrics and other musings. What made you decide to enter […]

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