Great American Song Contest
Opportunities for Winners!

(The following Q & A is designed to help winners create opportunities to market their songs.)

Congratulations! You are a winner in the Great American Song Contest!

Last year's level of competition was truly exceptional and it's a truly notable achievement to be selected as a top songwriter.

As stated on the Prizes & Benefits page, the Top 5 category winners in all categories each receive an Outstanding Achievement In Songwriting award and a free six-month membership to Sonicbids.

First-Place category winners additionally receive a free one-year membership to TAXI A&R (a $300 value) and a free six-month Platinum Membership to SongU.com (a $150 value).

The Grand Prize winner receives all of the above, plus $1,000 in cash and $100 Gift Certificate from Musician's Friend.

Here are some answers to common questions we receive from winning songwriters:

Q: When will I receive my award & prizes?

A: All awards and prizes should be mailed in the next few weeks. The judges' evaluations judges will be included in these mailings.

Q: Are there other advantages to winning?

A: Sure! Winning the Great American Song Contest can help you advance your reputation as a songwriter and open doors in the music business.

Many past winners have used the achievement to generate publicity and media coverage for their music. Some use the accomplishment to build their reputations and attract songwriting partners. Some winners have even managed to gain recording and publishing contracts!

Here are some suggestions:

1.) First, use the experience of winning to reinforce your self-confidence. After all, your songwriting talent is good enough to win out over hundreds of other songs. Recognize the importance of this psychological boost and use it to motivate your songwriting ambitions!

2.) As a winner of a prestigious International song contest, you now have an impressive new addition to your songwriting resume. This can help you open doors to potential collaborators, music publishers, producers, and other music-industry professionals.

3.) Promote yourself! Let people know of your achievement. Use it to advance your professional reputation and promote your work, and include it in your cover letter to publishers. Use it on your website and in your promotional materials. Market yourself!

NOTE: If you are an Award Winner or Honor Award winner,
you may display the appropriate Winner Banner logo
on your website and media materials. (See below).

Q: I realize that it's up to me to market my songs, but is there any way you can help?

A: Sure. If you're trying to promote your music with the music media, we will send a press announcement on your behalf. (Just email us with contact numbers of the specific publication.) Many GASC winners have earned important publicity for their songs in music publications, music-related websites, industry newsletters, and their hometown newspapers.

Q: I've heard about the Great American Song Hall of Fame. Will I be asked to join?

A: If you are a Grand Prize winner or a First Place winner in any category, you will be invited to be in the Hall of Fame.

Q: What are some advantages?

A: Your winning song will be featured on the site, free of charge, along with your photo, bio, and contact numbers. It's a great way to publicize your songs, and attract interest from publishers, recording artists and potential collaborators.

Q: Do winning songwriters ever get contacted by Great American Song Contest judges?

A: Our judges are music-industry professionals. They are publishers, producers and recording artists, and they are always looking for songs. If they hear a song that's right for their purposes, they can request the songwriter's contact information. (We will of course get permission from songwriters before we share the contact information.)

Q: May I use quotes from the judges' evaluations in my publicity materials to promote my music?

A: Absolutely! You are welcome to use the quotes in your publicity materials, on your recordings, and on your website.

Q: May I link to the Great American Song website?

A: Yes, please do. If you're listed as an Award Winner or Honor Award winner, you may display the appropriate Winner Banner on your website and media materials.

* For easy-to-paste HTML codes, please click: Award Banners

Note: If you use our banners, please link to our website at: www.GreatAmericanSong.com

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There's no mystery about what it takes to succeed as a songwriter.

First, you've got to have talent. Then you've got to let people know you've got talent.

Learn the music business. Learn to market your songs. And network, network, network!

As a winner in the Great American Song Contest, you've earned impressive credibility as a songwriter. Now it's up to you to make the most of it!

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(For more information on how to market your songs, check out the Songwriters Resource Network article 'Getting Your Songs Heard' by John Braheny.

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