FAQ

When will the results of the contest be announced?

We will strive to announce the results of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners within 60 days of the deadline for each quarter as long as all goes as planned. The Songwriter of the Year Award will be announced on or before March 15th, 2013.

When will we receive our critiques?

We will strive to send the critiques out for each song entered within 60 days of the deadline for each quarter as long as all goes as planned.

How will we receive our critiques?

The critiques for each song entered will be sent via e-mail.

Do the entries have to be recorded with accompaniment?

If you have the opportunity to use accompaniment for your song, it will help. However, if you do not have time or resources to record the song with accompaniment, a capella will work just fine.

Do the entries have to be radio ready?

No! The judging is on the quality of the song, not the quality of the singer or the recording/production quality.

Do the entries have to be a particular style?

Contemporary Christian Music has a wide range of styles. Whether your songs are AC, pop, rock, P&W or urban/R&B/black gospel, send them to us!

Will I get feedback on the songs that I enter?

Yes! Everyone will receive a written critique for each song entered.

Will I know what rank my entries place if I don’t place in the top three?

We will only announce the placement of the top three entries. However, we will announce which songwriters make it through each phase of the contest so you can see how far you make it as we move through the judging process.

Will I still have complete rights to the song I enter into the contest?

Absolutely! You may be contacted by someone about the song if they like it well enough to record or pitch it. However, nothing changes just because you entered the song into the contest. You still have complete rights to the song. You may even be contacted by one of the judges or personnel involved for a publishing deal, but whether you accept any deals will be totally up to you!

You can view the latest contest updates in the members section by clicking here. Not a member yet? It’s free to join.