We are excited to bring back the Red, Write & Blue Lyric Promotion!
This is a special opportunity to showcase your lyrics that celebrate freedom, independence, unity, and patriotism.
Enter your lyrics before July 9th
OPEN TO ALL LYRIC CONTEST ENTRANTS
ONE OVERALL WINNER will get:
⭐️ $100 AS Shop Gift Card
⭐️ Feature on American Songwriter
⭐️ American Songwriter Membership
⭐️ Collab Social Media Post
⭐️ Eligible for all regular Lyric Contest prizes
Deadline: July 9, 2025
It’s A Wonderful Write: “A Little Goes A Long Way” by Jayne and Jo
It’s A Wonderful Write (runner-up): “Pot in the Latkes” by MC Flow
March Forward: “Not Going Anywhere” by Makena Hartlin
Spring Breakup: “Got Away” By Ted Moock, Theo Kandel, Casey Smith (Van Buren)
May Flowers: “April doesn’t hurt here” By Sanna Antonia
It’s A Wonderful Write: “Under the Tree” By Sam Palladio and Cassadee Pope
March Forward: “Dollar and A Dream” By SongBird The Goddess
Spring Breakup: “Tell Him About Me” By Preston LeMacks, John Strandell and Jessica LeMacks
Sounds Like Summer: “Chillo” By Jeff Dayton
Highway Hits: “Caffeine & Gasoline” By Scott Voelkerding
Heart Toppers: “i think i might be in love”
By Nate Benson aka bnsn
Home Sweet Home: “I Wanna Go Home” By Trey Hill & Ryan Corn (Younger Sun)
Songs That Sync: “midnight snack” By Kiran + Nivi
“Fire Escape” by Matthew Mayfield
Songsgiving: “Seasons” by Chris McQuistion, Jonathan Jackson & Leslie McKee
SXSW VIP Experience: “Blame Me” By Dakota
May Flowers: “pink moon spring” By Belle Shea
Sounds Like Summer: “Coastline” By my friends call me Mel
Make it Count: “What’s It All Mean?” By The Philharmonik
Heart Toppers: “Dating Isn’t Fun” By Sade Frame
Still Standing: “Boulder” By Matt Jordan
Home Sweet Home: “Drunk In Paris” By Connor Pledger
Songs That Sync: “The Fence” By Josh Adams & “I Think I Like It” By Daniel Read
Songs That Sync: “You Lied” By Caitlynne Curtis
Autumn Leaves: “Seasons” By Arianna Pappas, Joseph Wandass IV and Julia Morey
Songsgiving: “Thank the Ones Who Serve” by Carla Gordon
It’s A Wonderful Write (runner-up): “The Year We Had Nothing For Christmas” by Douglas Westberg
March Forward: “Take it to the Grave” by David Taub
Spring Breakup: “Birthday Cake For Breakfast” By Nancy Johnson
Autumn Leaves: “LILAC SKIES” By Ralston Wells, Brooke Hatala and Daniel Leathersic
It’s A Wonderful Write: “New Year, New Me” By Daniel Foshee, Marcus Hooper and Alex Perkins
March Forward: “Tomorrow’s On Our Side” By Matt Jaffe
Spring Breakup: “A Prayer in Heaven or a Chance in Hell” by Debby Dever
Sounds Like Summer: “Across the world” By Jan Kolle
Red, Write & Blue: “The Promiseland” By David McMillin
Highway Hits: “The Pedal on the Right” By Elizabeth Grace
Heart Toppers: “Love Lies”
By Corben Champoux, Meagan Brianne Allen & Jolyn Marie Bistodeau
Make Some WAVs:
“Honky Tonk Hair” By Mary Zalla, Bill DiLuigi & Taylor Borton
“life of the party”
By Cat Flint, Tory Grace & Tyler Bank
Home Sweet Home: “Rather Be Lonely” By Madeline Hutchinson
Spring Breakup: “Can’t Hold The River” By Jordon Frank
Sounds Like Summer: “Shade Me In the Summertime” by Sara Leibman
Co-Write Delight: “Make Her Cry” By Joyce Sampson and Kevin Curry
Make It Count: “Let’s LOVE BETTER” By Simone Lazer and Melissa Bollea Rowe
Heart Toppers: “Some Time Next Time” by Robin Mac
Home Sweet Home: “Home By Dinner” By Shawn Chambliss
SXSW VIP Experience: “Weekend Lover” By Ainae
March Forward: “Good Days” by Phoebe Katis
Spring Breakup: “Strangers” By Riell Phillipos, Catherine Bliemel, Laurel Clouston (RIELL)
SXSW VIP Experience: “CASTLE DOOR” By Grandmaster
March Forward: “Run” By Ian Brown
Lights, Camera, Talent Music Video: “Rein It In Cowboy” By Haley Spence Brown and Jack Hackett (The Doohickeys)
Lights, Camera, Talent Live Performance: “Mercy” By Julie Odnoralov (julie on the internet), Ruslan Odnoralov and Jeremy Claudio
If you submit your entry into an eligible contest during a promotion period, it will automatically be included in the promotion.
Note: The promotion will not show up on your receipt.
Special promotions are a way for us to offer additional prizes and recognition to our contest entrants! They only run for a short period of time, and by entering during a promotion period, your submission will be considered for both promotional prizes + the respective contest prizes.
All promotion entries are reviewed and screened by multiple professional songwriters contracted by American Songwriter.
“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 More
“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 More
“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.” More
“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 More
“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 More
“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 More
