American Idol Songwriting Contest Finally Opens!

Apr 4th, 2007 | By Joe Taylor Jr. | Category: Songwriting and Television

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IMPORTANT UPDATE — MARCH 20, 2008 — AMERICAN IDOL SONGWRITING CONTEST HAS LAUNCHED FOR 2008. CLICK THIS LINK FOR DETAILS. INFORMATION BELOW IS FROM THE 2007 CONTEST. american idol songwriterWow!We all thought this was drifting way beyond the back burner and behind the stove. However, it looks like the folks at 19 Entertainment are going to use their site to solicit entries until April 17, with a week of online voting beginning May 2.If you’re already signed to an exclusive publishing deal, you’re not eligible to submit to the American Idol songwriting competition. However, it’s fair game for everyone else. In fact, USA Today reports that the competition will have no age restriction — unlike the show.For all the folks that have been leaving comments and talking about how they’ve already been working on their songs, you’re in great shape. Everyone else, get cracking. You’ve got less than two weeks to enter. After I have a chance to review the terms of the contest, I’ll weigh in with some commentary. As with all songwriting contests, review the contract and the rules very carefully, lest you sign away rights to your creation — and your royalties.Here’s where you can get more information about how to enter the American Idol Songwriter 2007 contest.Good luck!Technorati Tags: , , ,

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8 Responses to “American Idol Songwriting Contest Finally Opens!”

  1. Connie Butler Says:

    I think this is wonderful for American Idol to be having a song writing contest. It’s something I have beeen lkooin forward to.

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  3. nancy tiritilli Says:

    I would like to
    know if it is to late for the am.idol song contest for the 2008 season…if not how do i apply, and to enter my music ….. thanks

  4. Ann Morrissey Says:

    I would like to
    know if it is to late for the am.idol song contest for the 2008 season…if not how do i apply, and to enter my lyrics ….. thanks

  5. cb sheehan Says:

    Is there going to be a songwriting competition
    for 2008 season of American Idol..please give infor if there is.

    Thank you,
    cb sheehan

  6. ray rappa Says:

    Is it to late ro enter song for 2008 final?

  7. miss olajumoke fowler Says:

    This message is 4 america idol songwriting competition, I am intrested in ur competition, can u please send me more information

  8. karey russell Says:

    is online the only way you can vote for songwriters competiton?

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