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Annual Contest

Celebrating the year’s finest songwriters aged 50+. Stories from our global competition and the talented artists who prove age is no barrier to creativity.

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Understanding Your 2026 Contest Results

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Understanding Your 2026 Contest Results

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Turning Blues on Its Head: Duane Harlick’s Songwriting Life

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Turning Blues on Its Head: Duane Harlick’s Songwriting Life

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Michelle DiPalma on Friendship, Newfoundland Phrases, and Finding Her Creative Voice

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Michelle DiPalma on Friendship, Newfoundland Phrases, and Finding Her Creative Voice

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Brian Grilli: Finding Beauty in the “Little Things”

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Brian Grilli: Finding Beauty in the “Little Things”

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Paul Byrne on Drumming, Resilience, and Finding His Way Back to Songwriting

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Paul Byrne on Drumming, Resilience, and Finding His Way Back to Songwriting

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Fiona Keane on Swing Rhythms, Self-Doubt, and Finding Her Voice

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Fiona Keane on Swing Rhythms, Self-Doubt, and Finding Her Voice

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From Baton Rouge to New Orleans: Jason Rhein’s Rock Revival

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From Baton Rouge to New Orleans: Jason Rhein’s Rock Revival

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Barbara Markay on Love, Juilliard, and Finding Joy in the Journey

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Barbara Markay on Love, Juilliard, and Finding Joy in the Journey

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