2010 Chris Austin Songwriting Contest
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Contest Description:

The Chris Austin Songwriting Contest is in its eighteenth year and hosted by MerleFest. The contest was created to honor the memory of the late Chris Austin. Net proceeds of the contest help fund the Chris Austin Memorial Scholarship.

If you have specific questions relating to the contest, please contact Laurie Hayes at MerleFest at laurie.hayes@wilkescc.edu.

If you technical questions about the entry process, please e-mail FAQ@americansongspace.com.

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How To Enter:
Click one of the above links to begin.
Submission Fee:
The cost per entry is $30.00.
Prizes:
1st Place Winners receive a performance on the Cabin Stage at MerleFest, a guitar, a check for $300 and two boxes of guitar strings. 2nd and 3rd Place Winners receive a slot on the Friday night Songwriters Coffeehouse at MerleFest and one box of guitar strings. 2nd Place winners also receive a check for $250 and 3rd Place Winners also receive a check of $50. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners all receive a mentoring session with Jim Lauderdale and guests, a one-year subscription to American Songwriter Magazine and a one-year subscription to Acoustic Guitar Magazine.
Deadline:
February 19, 2010 06:00:00 PM
Notified By:
April 2, 2010
Official Partners:
Merlefest, American Songwriter, Acoustic Guitar, D'Addario
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