longandlonelyroad

Sharptown, Maryland
53 Years Old
Lyricist

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"Man on the TV's gone insane... everybody's just like that"

BIOGRAPHY

My name is Jim Bennett. I have ten awards at songoftheyear. I was selected as a "Suggested Artist" in the March 2009 round of the Song of the Year song and lyric competition. Song of the Year receives entries from all over the world and only those artists whose collective works display consistently noteworthy creativity and talent receive such recognition. "
http://www.songoftheyear.com/webawards/j/james_b_bennett

LEVEL

semi-pro

GENRES

Country, Alternative Country, Singer/Songwriter

Contact

Administrative: jbennett708@comcast.net

INFLUENCES

I started my music career influenced by southern rock and blues but have since been influenced by rock, alernative rock, country pop, always experiencing other genres in the world of music.

I AM INTERESTED IN

in co writing online
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in getting a publishing deal

I WRITE:

When I have time

I Also Write:
by myself
for others

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics

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AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Song of the Year Song and Lyric Writing Competition Runner-up October 2006 Lyrics "When Clouds Turn Gray Before It Rains" Honorable Mention February 2007 Lyrics "Long and Lonely Road" Honorable Mention July 2007 Lyrics "Reflections" Runner-up February 2008 Lyrics "A Picture" Honorable Mention May 2008 Lyrics "Shadows in the Dark" Honorable Mention October 2008 Lyrics "Leaving Everything Behind" Suggested Artist Reward March 2009 "Can You Wear These Shoes" "All Your Dreams Come True" Runner-up November 2009 Lyrics "Romeo and Juliet" Honorable Mention 2010 "Crossing Over to the Other Side" Semi-finalist 2011 "Down Here" Nashville Song Service Honorable Mention December 2012 "Wish It Was Me"