Interact: Sweepstakes  

Entries must be received by November 30, 2004

1) Each song submitted must be contestant's original work. Songs may not exceed five (5) minutes in length. Contestant may submit as many songs as he/she wishes; however, the maximum number of songs per each entry is two (2). Each song requires a separate CD or cassette and lyric sheet. (Entrance fee is non-refundable. The Nashville Songwriters Association International - N.S.A.I. - is not responsible for late, lost, damaged, misdirected, misappropriated, postage due, or stolen entries.)

2) Division of prizes among co-writers is the responsibility of winners; prizes will be awarded to name on entry form. Void where prohibited. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply.

3) Contest is open to amateur songwriters only. Writers that derive the majority of their income from songwriting or have ever had a staff writing deal with a publishing company may not enter. No songs under a professional contract may be entered. Employees of NSAI, their families, subsidiaries, and affiliates are not eligible.

4) A Judging Committee comprised of music industry professionals, award-winning songwriters, NSAI Pro Songwriters, and NSAI Board Members will select winners. Songs will be judged based on melody, composition and lyrics. The quality of performance and production will not be considered.

5) Winners will be notified by mail and must sign and return an affidavit of eligibility/recording rights/publicity release within 14 days of notification date. The affidavit will state that winner's song is original work and he/she holds all rights to the song. Failure to sign and return such affidavit within 14 days or provision of false/inaccurate information therein will result in immediate disqualification and an alternate winner will be selected. Affidavits of winners under 18 years of age at time of award must be countersigned by parent or legal guardian. Affidavits subject to verification by N.S.A.I. and its agents. Entry constitutes permission to use winners' names, likenesses, and voices for future advertising and publicity purposes without additional compensation.

6) Winners will be announced in March 2004, after which a complete list of winners will be posted online at www.nashvillesongwriters.com. If you wish to receive a list of winners by mail, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your entry. CDs, cassettes and lyric sheets will not be returned. Please do not call NSAI to check on the status of your song.

7) Contestant's submission of an entry into the contest constitutes his/her agreement to release, indemnify and hold harmless NSAI and its agents and MTV Networks from and against any claim, including, without limitation, of copyright infringement or other misappropriation, arising from any acts or omissions in connection with the contest or its operation. All Contestants must sign (i) an affidavit of eligibility and release of MTV Networks, Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), Viacom International Inc., CMT, and CMT.com and from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action for personal injury and/or damage, theft, or loss suffered in connection with this promotion or the use or acceptance of the prize or any portion thereof to be eligible for the prizes; and (ii) except where prohibited, a promotional release granting the right to use his or her name and likeness for advertising and publicity purposes by CMT, and on CMT.com without additional compensation. Entry into this Contest constitutes Contestant's agreement to sign such releases.

GRAND PRIZE WINNER:

1. Awarded one single-song publishing contract by a major publisher for winning song. (Confirmed are BMG, SONY, EMI, CURB, Cal IV, and Warner Chappell)
2. Entrance into the NSAI Songwriter Protégé Program (1 full year of mentoring sessions that include career path development, a series of one-on-one mentoring sessions with award-winning professional songwriters, major publishers and teachers, a full course on how a songwriter can generate income, appointments with music publishers and record label A&R representatives, etc)
3. Your song pitched to music industry execs through our Winners Compilation CD for one year.
4. Three-day trip to Nashville including airfare and hotel accommodations.
5. Invitation to perform your winning song on CMT's Cross Country stage during the 2005 CMA Music Festival (Fan Fair) or an alternative venue and appear in the Country Music Today booth at the 2005 CMA Music Festival.
6. Performance at the Bluebird Café during NSAI's Tin Pan South Songwriter's Festival or alt. Legislative show.
7. Live broadcast performance with a pro-writer on Channel 5 "Words and Music" program.
8. On-air broadcast of winning song during radio interview on a NASHVILLE radio station. WSM FM/AM
9. Professional demo - your song recorded and produced on Music Row with professional singers, musicians and producers.
10. One Montana-made GIBSON Acoustic GUITAR.
11. One MasterWriter songwriter software.
12. One-year supply of Elixir Strings.
13. One-year SongU.com membership
14. One-year SongRamp.com pro membership.
15. Free NSAI Songwriters Symposium or Song Camp 101 or 102.
16. One-year NSAI membership.
17. One year subscription to Country Music Today Magazine.
18. Certificate of Achievement.

FIVE FINALISTS:

1. Awarded one single-song publishing contract by a major publisher for winning song. (Confirmed are BMG, SONY, EMI, Universal, CURB, Cal IV, and Warner Chapel)
2. Professional demo - your song recorded and produced on Music Row with professional singers and producers.
3. Your song pitched to music industry execs through our Winners Compilation CD for one year.
4. One GIBSON Acoustic Guitar (Model/Gibson Brand TBA).
5. One MasterWriter songwriter software.
6. One-year SongRamp.com pro membership.
7. Free NSAI Songwriters Symposium or Song Camp 101 or 102.
8. One-year NSAI membership.
9. One year subscription to Country Music Today Magazine.
10. Certificate of Achievement.

TEN RUNNERS-UP:

1. One-year SongRamp.com pro membership.
2. Free NSAI Songwriters Symposium or Song Camp 101 or 102.
3. One-year NSAI membership.
4. Certificate of Achievement.

FORTY HONORABLE MENTIONS to receive a Certificate of Achievement.

Sponsors:
CMT www.cmt.com
NSAI www.nashvillesongwriters.com
Country Music Today Magazine www.countrymusictoday.com
Gibson www.gibson.com
Sonicbids www.sonicbids.com
DiscMakers www.discmakers.com
BMI www.bmi.com
Elixir Strings www.elixirstrings.com
Masterwriter www.masterwriter.com
Nashville Scene www.nashvillescene.com
Singer Magazine www.singermagazine.com
Bluebird Café www.bluebirdcafe.com
Songramp.com
Songu.com
WSM-FM 95.5 www.wsmonline.com
WSM-AM 650 www.wsmonline.com
Taxi www.taxi.com
Americana Music Association www.americanamusic.org

Single-Song Publishing Contract Sponsors:

1. Curb Music Publishing
2. Warner Chappell Music Publishing
3. BMG Music Publishing
4. Sony/ATV Tree Music Publishing
5. EMI Music Publishing
6. Cal IV Music Publishing

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