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The winners of the SongDoor 2011 International Songwriting Competition have been announced: the Grand Award has gone to Zachary Esters (Z-FLO) of Greenville, MS, USA, for his song, "Maybe," a powerful anti-suicide song.

SongDoor 2011 entries must either be postmarked by November 15 or submitted online by midnight CST, November 15. All entrants receive a free all-access trial to SongU.com, plus free digi-keyboard and chording software.

With a stroke of a brush and a pop of a cork, Pensacola Beach will transform into an artist's island and a wine lover's retreat during the 4th Annual Art and Wine Festival, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1-2, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Pensacola Beach.

SongDoor has expanded its line of songwriter services to include a comprehensive music industry mailing list, featuring emails, phone numbers and addresses for music's top A&R personnel, agencies, producers and engineers.

With 80 days and 140 people the odds were stacked against Pete Mroz, but never say never! The people have spoken they wanted to lift Mroz up and they have done just that! Mission accomplished $22,000 raised and album completed!

Music Rules The World And Humanity Has Deaf Ears and Blinders On

The SongDoor 2011 Int'l. Songwriting Competition is open. Awards: $40,000+. The competition now offers free songwriter PR. All entrants receive $120 worth of free songwriting tools. Details: www.songdoor.com.

The popular and successful Be Seen and Be Heard is coming to Detroit to give a chance to fresh talent!

The winners of the SongDoor 2010 International Songwriting Competition have been announced: the Grand Award has gone to Ryan Martinez of Los Angeles, California, for the song "You Didn't Break Me."

New Service Enables Musicians To Utilize Online Cutting-Edge Tools To Connect, Learn, And Cross-Pollinate

With 50 days yet to go in the SongDoor 2010 International Songwriting Competition, organizers say they've already surpassed last year's entry totals. Complete information is available at www.songdoor.com.

KIN4LIFE Invited Instructors at Songwriters in Paradise Series, St. Croix, V.I. October 10th-17th 2010; legendary songwriting team Brian and Eddie Holland will be Keynote Speakers.

This Fall, YOUR CAREER IN MUSIC, Greater Vancouver’s only in-depth non-credit educational course geared to understanding the music biz is expanding to the Fraser Valley. Now artists and songwriters located in the valley can attend closer to home.

The Grammy Museum (Los Angeles) hosts critically-acclaimed San Francisco jazz vocalist Pamela Rose on Tues. July 13, 2010 with a multi-media concert "Wild Women of Song" celebrating great women songwriters of Jazz's Tin Pan Alley era.

Chart Vision issues a summer edition of its Be Seen and Be Heard brand in Los Angeles, CA

Atlanta's leading networking event for producers, artist, and the elite music industry community.

Introduction to a company designed to assist artists of all genres to create promotional tools to assist with the development and growth of their craft.

Now in its 6th year, Steel Bridge Songfest (June 10-13) continues to showcase the talent of our nation's youth.

What do Amir Blumenfeld from CollegeHumor, Musician Amanda Palmer, YouTube celebrity KassemG, and Henry Rollins have in common? They have all been participants at The-Questionnaire.com, a unique website that poses questions to interesting people.

The Sixth Annual Steel Bridge Songfest rocks the city of Sturgeon Bay once again, June 10-13, with musicians performing on more than 15 indoor and outdoor stages.

Atlanta's own Karsten Durand performs at Westside Gastroenterology Associates' new facility in Austell, GA

The SongDoor 2010 Int'l. Songwriting Competition is open for submissions. Awards total more than $39,000. All entrants receive $120 worth of songwriter's tools just for entering.

Tax attorney Michael Morris to moderate California Copyright Conference's panel discussion "Monetizing Music Publishing," which will cover the buying, selling and borrowing against copyrights in an active music publishing market.

Young film director/producer Ben Foster offers free music video to the winners of the 2010 Uplifting Minds II national talent competition showcase winners: and, Virgin Island producer/songwriter offers free music track for winners

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The winners of the SongDoor 2009 International Songwriting Competition have been announced: the Grand Award has gone to Robert Gillies of Stirling, Scotland. Entries were received from 24 countries on five continents.

Rainy Songs announces the beta launch of "R-Tube" and we are inviting all unsigned talent from around the world to upload their independent films and videos! Now you can showcase your talent on a digital music label / entertainment website.

Albany, New York December 21, 2009--Music Production Company Kay Bond Enterprises has launched a new, Hip Hop Music Division and that division’s first release, the “Hoodz Music” catalogue.

20th Annual DSA Song Contest will receive entries through Feb. 15. More than $5,000 in prizes goes to the winners of each of the 10 categories.

The SongDoor 2009 International Songwriting Competition will be giving every person who enters free melody-writing software and a free online songwriting course from SongU.Com.

Major Move Records putting finishing touches on Urban R&B artist Tyreika Renee’s sophomore album

A Brand new service allows songwriters around the world to sell their lyrics and showcase their talent. This brand new service was launched a year ago and has now attracted over 2000+ members.

International Pop and Dance Recording Artist Brian Anthony will perform his self-penned ballad “Champion” at the Special Olympics Summer Games in Windsor.

The SongDoor 2009 Int'l. Songwriting Competition is open for submissions. Awards totaling more than $40,000 (including a single-song publishing contract) have also been announced. Complete info on new website.

The winners of the SongDoor 2008 International Songwriting Competition have been announced. Entries were received from 14 countries on four continents.

SongDoor 2008 entries must either be postmarked by November 15, 2008 or submitted online by midnight CST, November 15, 2008. All entrants receive a free self-paced online songwriting course at SongU.com, plus a free personal evaluation of each song.

A music producer is offering a new service for songwriters to have their songs professionally critiqued.

The SongDoor 2008 International Songwriting Competition is now open for submissions. Awards totaling more than $25,000 and two new judges have also been announced. Complete information is available at www.songdoor.com.

The SongDoor 2008 International Songwriting Competition has announced the addition of two new Silver Sponsors: Broadjam and Spring Hill Studio Productions. Complete information is available at www.songdoor.com.

Appel Farm Arts and Music Center, and presenting sponsor Comcast, are delighted to announce the roster of artists for it’s highly anticipated 20th Anniversary Arts and Music Festival, that will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2008 (11:30am-8:00pm).

The SongDoor 2008 International Songwriting Competition has announced the addition of a new judge for their Country category, recording artist/songwriter/producer Brady Seals. Complete information is available at www.songdoor.com.

The Berkshire Alliance is auctioning of Master & Publishing rights to "All This Time"

Traditional country great J. K. Coltrain has announced the release of his latest CD on Colt Records. The new CD is entitled 'Tumbleweed In Times Square'.