Songwriting competition now accepting song submissions

Two area entities are teaming up again this year to present what has become one of the biggest events in the area of Branson entertainment.

The Nest, with owners Tom and Andrea Brett, is partnering with musical sensation Prince Ivan, made up of Brydon Brett and Aaron Space, to bring the Hooked! Songwriting Contest to Branson again this year.

The Hooked! Songwriting Contest is the region's premiere songwriting competition, bringing songwriters from across the country together on one stage, right here in Branson, as they search for America's next hit song. The competition puts the songwriters in front of amazing celebrity judges. The song submissions are heard by the most talented songwriters, entertainers and audio engineers in the country. 

The Hooked! Songwriting Competition is underway now, and all songwriters, age 12 and up are welcome to submit songs of any genre. Submissions are accepted until August 9. The Top Ten Finalists will be selected and notified and will be announced on September 5. On October 3 the Top Ten Finalists will be invited to participate in a Songwriters Roundtable at The Nest, where they can connect with other songwriters and share their music.

The Hooked! Songwriting Competition Finals will take place on October 4 at the Pepsi Legends Theater in Branson, where the ten finalists will perform their song in front of a live audience and a host of celebrity judges. The third-place winner of the competition will receive a $300 cash prize. Second place takes home a cash prize of $500. The first-place winner receives $1,000 and other awards to be announced at a later date.

To be a part of this exciting competition, visit hookedsongwritingcontest.com and submit your original songs.