According to news released on Thursday, "Critically acclaimed Singer-Songwriter from Tulsa, Oklahoma, John Moreland won top honors at the 30th Annual USA Songwriting Competition with his song 'Visitor'”.
"I never win at anything so this is really nice. It's nice to be heard and seen. I thank the USA Songwriting Competition judges for hearing me." ...John Moreland, Overall Grand Prize winner of the 30th Annual USA Songwriting Competition.
"John Moreland earned his first music career entry on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts last year at #83, thanks to his featured appearance on Zach Bryan's 'Memphis, The Blues'," a statement reads. "Moreland has opened for established artists such as Jason Isbell, Dawes, and Patty Griffin."
"The Overall Second Prize went to Justus Montgomery, Landon Wall, Ethan Anderson & Gary Frost, from Nashville, TN with their song 'Makeup'."
"The Overall Third Prize went to Eli Golden & Matt Anthony from New York, NY with their song 'The 1'."
"Other notable winners include: Fyütch & Aura V who not only won the Best Children's Category but also a current Grammy nominee for Best Children's Music album."
"Michael Berardi, along with co-writer Cheryl Berardi won the Best Novelty/Comedy Award. Michael wrote Alabama’s first hit song with his brother Richard. He has over 200 songs published, many were recorded by major artists, including Alabama, Greg Allman, Billy Preston, Ronnie Spector, Gene Pitney, Trini Lopez, Al Martino, Pia Zadora, Jane Oliver, among others."
"Helle Hansen and Frans Bak won the Best Lyrics Award for “Softer Than You Know”. After receiving an honorable mention award in the USA Songwriting Competition with her song in 2024, Helle regrouped and went to work on a new song "Softer Than You Know” with Frans Bak. The hard work paid off to win the Best Lyrics category award of the competition."
The complete list of winners and finalists can be viewed at: https://www.songwriting.net/winners
