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Songwriting contest
Traditional Country Music Foundation, Inc.
Songwriting Contest
Traditional Country Music Foundation, Inc.
Songwriting Contest 2009
TCMF Songwriting Contest Rules:
Contest is open to anyone who considers themselves to be amateur or professional songwriters.
Categories:
Country, Traditional Country, Bluegrass, Country Gospel
Submissions:
Send the following with an entry form. One (1) song per entry form.
A) One fully completed entry form (photocopy is acceptable)
Signature must be original per each copy.
B) You may put all of your songs on 1 CD (CD’s are easier for the judges)
Just make sure you have them labeled in order of the CD
C) Two (2) typed or legibly printed lyric sheets per song
D) Check or Money Order for $20.00 (US currency) payable to the
TCMF SONGWRITING CONTEST , for each entry.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH!
E) CD MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTESTANTS NAME, PHONE NUMBER, EMAIL, CATEGORY, SONG TITLE AND CO-AUTHORS NAME(S) WHERE APPLICABLE. PLEASE NO TAPES. CD’s and lyric’s WILL NOT BE RETURNED.
G) No one will receive personal notification of receipt of an entry.
DO NOT SEND ENTRIES CERTIFIED OR REGISTERED
No one can sign for them
H) All songs remain the sole property of the author(s)
Mail entries to:
TCMF Songwriting Contest P.O BOX 57
Collinsville, Illinois 62234-0057
Entries must be postmarked by APRIL 30, 2009
Winners will be notified by JULY 1, 2009
All entries must be the original work of each contestant. Contestants may enter as many songs and categories as he or she wishes. However, each song constitutes a separate entry and must have it’s own entry form, lyric sheets and recorded CD . Check or Money Order must reflect the total number of songs submitted. If you enter more than 1 song and or category, you may put all songs on 1 CD.
There will be NO duplicate winners in a single category.
ALL APPLICABLE U.S. COPYRIGHT LAWS APPLY.
The Traditional Country Music Foundation Songwriting Contest is
NOT responsible for late, lost, damaged misdirected,
insufficient postage, stolen or misappropriated entries.
All songs remain the sole and separate property of the author(s).
Entry fees are NOT REFUNDABLE.
Enter one or more of the following categories:
Country, Traditional Country, Bluegrass, Country Gospel, General
Please note!!!
Only entries submitted according to the rules will be considered.
We DO NOT provide personal notification of receipt of entries.
Entries accepted ONLY at PO Box 57 Collinsville, Illinois 62234-0057 via of US Postal Service.
NO DEADLINE EXTENSIONS! NO EXCEPTIONS!
Signature on entry forms constitutes each song submitted is an original work
and releases the Traditional Country Music Foundation Songwriting Contest
and sponsors from all liability. Entry also constitutes permission to use
winner’s names and likeness for future advertising and publicity without compensation. All songs remain the sole property of the author(s)
Entry forms can be downloaded and printed from this site or obtained by writing to Email: [email protected]
OR US mail at:
TCMF, Inc. Songwriting Contest
P O Box 57
Collinsville, Illinois 62234-0057
Judging:
Entries will be judged by a panel of record label, A&R (Artist and Repertoire) executives, professional songwriters, music publishers, talent scouts, and performing artists. All songs will be judged on originality, lyric content, melody, and the songs over all commercial potential.
All decisions by the judges will be final. Finalists will be determined and notified on or before July 1, 2009.
NOTE: ONLY FINALISTS WILL BE PERSONALLY NOTIFIED*
In the past we have returned 100% back to the winners, We can no longer do that. The costs of getting the CD’s and lyrics copied and mailed to the judges and back to us has increased greatly. We will be keeping Fifteen (15%) off the top to help with those expenses.
PRIZES:
Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners. All prizes will be awarded to the name on the entry form. Division of prizes among co-authors is the responsibility of the winners. Taxes are the responsibility of the winners. All Federal, State and Local laws and regulations apply. Prize money will vary according to the number of entrants per category.
First prize in each category will be based on the number of entries per category. Forty five (45%) of prize money will be awarded to the first place winner along with a one (1) year membership to TCMF
Second prize in each category will be based on the number of entries per category. Twenty five (25%) of prize money will be awarded to the second place winner along with a one (1) year membership to TCMF, Inc.
Third prize in each category will be based on the number of entries per category. Fifteen (15%) of prize money will be awarded to the third place winner along with a one (1) year membership to TCMF, Inc.
PLEASE SEND CURRENT PHOTO OF YOURSELF (ALONE)
FOR WINNERS TO BE POSTED ON THIS WEBSITE
http://traditionalcountrymusicfoundation.com/
Copy - paste onto an email and print this entry form:
Traditional Country Music Foundation, Inc.
Songwriting Contest Entry Form
This form and a $20.00 check or money order must accompany
each song entered. Can put all on one(1) CD if more than one (1) is entered
NAME: ______________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
City State Zip
PHONE NUMBER, including area code: ________________________________
EMAIL:_______________________________________________________
SONG TITLE:__________________________________________________
Circle one of the following categories:
Country Traditional Country Bluegrass Country Gospel General
Professional_______ Amateur_______
Complete and mail your entry to:
TCMF Songwriting Contest
PO Box 57
Collinsville, Illinois 62234-0057
Entry must be postmarked by April 30, 2009
Sign and date below:
I certify that I have read and understand the Official Rules of The Traditional Country Music Foundation Songwriting Contest and I accept and agree to the terms and conditions of participation in this contest as stated in the official rules.
Official rules available on website at:
http://traditionalcountrymusicfoundation.com/
Signature:______________________________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________
If entrant is under the age of 18 years of age, the signature of a parent or guardian is required.
Parent/Guardian:_______________________________________________
Date:______________________________
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