EXPLORE THE PRIZE PACKAGES
SONG CATEGORY GRAND PRIZE
MEET WITH TRISHA YEARWOOD
One-hour mentor session with Trisha Yearwood
Personalized Music Row Experience
This trip to Nashville includes round trip air travel on Southwest Airlines*, a 3-night stay with Hutton Hotel, and a customized itinerary featuring industry meetings, local attractions, and prizes from the Grand Prize package!
*Travel on any available Southwest operated, published, and scheduled service flight. Subject to Air Travel Restrictions.
Taylor Gold Label 712e
One-year Single Song Publishing Contract offer & meeting with SMACKSongs
Complete Home Studio Recording Package from Custom House at Guitar Center
Join the world's largest songwriter festival, Tin Pan South, to perform your winning song in 2027
Perform your winning song live at The Bluebird Cafe in 2027
$5,000 Cash
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NSAI Membership
One-year NSAI Membership and complimentary attendance to one 2027 NSAI educational event of the winner's choosing.
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Song Breakdown with a Pro Writer
Meet with a professional writer for an intimate, in-depth breakdown of one of their songs. The writer will be personally selected for the winner.
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Custom Engraved G7th Capos
Receive a set of three custom engraved G7th Capos, including the Performance 3, Nashville, and Partial 3.
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Three Personalized Music Industry Meetings
Meetings to be customized based on the winner's goals. May include record label, A&R, publisher, and/or songwriter meetings.
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Choose your destination with round trip air travel on Southwest Airlines®
Round trip air travel on Southwest Airlines® for winner. *Subject to Air Travel Restrictions. Travel on any available Southwest operated, published, and scheduled service flight.
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See a show at the famous Bluebird Cafe
Winner receives two tickets to the 2027 Nashville Songwriter Awards.
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Attend the Bluebird Cafe
Tickets for winner and one guest to a show at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville.
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Visit Music City Prize Pack
Enhance your trip to Nashville with a Music City VIP Star Card for entry into 25+ local Nashville attractions, a $250 Gift Card, and a Music City gift bag courtesy of Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.
SONG CATEGORY RUNNER-UP PRIZES
9 runners-up will be named in the Song Category
One publisher meeting with SMACKSongs, Reservoir, Dream 3 Publishing
One-year NSAI Membership
Group Mentor Session with hit songwriter Jenn Schott
Custom Engraved G7th "Nashville" Capo
$50 Southwest Airlines Gift Card
Music City VIP Star Card for entry into 25+ local Nashville attractions & a Nashville Hat courtesy of Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
Name posted on NSAI website, NSAI E-News, and NSAI social media pages
Certificate of Achievement
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HONORABLE MENTIONS
Ten honorable mentions will be awarded in the Song Category. Each will have their names included on the Song Contest website and will receive a certificate of achievement.
