The 2009 International Songwriting Competition is bringing the writing skills of musicians out and into the spotlight. These talented songwriters, who fuel the bands we like with the tunes we love, have until tomorrow to submit their entries for a chance at over $150,000!

One of the largest and most respected songwriting competitions in the world, ISC gives away over $150,000 in cash and prizes to 65 winners (including a $25,000 cash Grand Prize, the largest cash Grand Prize of any songwriting competition). The judging panel also includes some of the top industry talent and professionals in the entire world. Both Amateur and professional songwriters and musicians are invited to enter their songs; BUT the deadline is December 2nd, so enter now!

2009 ISC judges

Recording Artists:

Kings of Leon; Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20); Tom Waits; Jeff Beck; Timbaland; Steve Winwood; Wynonna; Journey; Adele; Robbie Williams; Loretta Lynn; Jerry Lee Lewis; McCoy Tyner; Craig Morgan; James Mercer (The Shins); Darryl McDaniels (Run DMC); Michael W. Smith; Gary Lightbody (Snow Patrol); Chris Hillman (The Byrds); James Cotton; John Scofield; Black Francis (The Pixies); Alejandro Sanz; Toots Hibbert (Toots & The Maytals); Robert Earl Keen; Matt Thiessen (Relient K); Youssou N'Dour; John Mayall; Ray Wylie Hubbard; DJ Tiësto; "Weird Al" Yankovic; Sasha; John Digweed; Jeffrey Steele; Baaba Maal; Jeremy Camp; Mario and Sandra Bernhard

Industry Executives:

Seymour Stein (Chairman/CEO, Sire Records); Amanda Ghost (President, Epic Records); Monte Lipman (President/CEO, Universal Republic Records); Ric Arboit (President, Nettwerk Music Group); (Amy Doyle (Sr. VP of Music and Talent, MTV); Kim Buie (VP of A&R, Lost Highway); Mitchell Cohen (VP of A&R, Verve Music Group); Brian Malouf (VP of A&R, Walt Disney Records); Rick Krim (Executive VP, Talent & Music Programming, VH1); Lisa Ramsey Perkins (Sr. Director of A&R, Sony Records Nashville); Bruce Iglauer (Founder/President, Alligator Records); Dan Storper (President, Putumayo World Music); Steve Lillywhite (Producer - credits include U2, The Rolling Stones, Morrissey, Peter Gabriel, and more); Angel Carrasco (Sr. VP of A&R, Latin America Sony BMG and President, Discos 605); Douglas C. Cohn (Sr. VP, Music Marketing & Talent, Nickelodeon); Cory Robbins (Founder/President, Robbins Entertainment); and Dr. Demento (Radio Host of The Dr. Demento Show)

Getting your music in front of any one of these judges would be an amazing achievement, never mind the entire collection of ISC 2009 judges!

The International Songwriting Competition offers a total of 21 different music categories in which to enter songs. Artists may submit as many songs as they like in each category, or even enter the same song in more than one category. Entries are accepted online or by mail, but given that December 2nd is the extended deadline, you'll want to email those entries ASAP.

This could be your big songwriting break, and one of the best opportunities to expose your skill to top industry and stage talent. Click here to Enter NOW!