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Shane Whalen
Verified
Director of Community, American Songwriter
Nashville
Beats
Entertainment , Commentary , Music Industry , Film , Television
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By Shane Whalen| Wide Open Country Verified Norman McDonald, Paul Ivy & Laura Rabell are the Wide Open Country's Pour Decisions Promotion winners for their song "ALCOHOL OF FAME." We caught up with them to get the story behind their song. How long have you been songwriting? NORM MCDONALD: I've been writing songs since I was about 16, sophomore year, in HS. PAUL IVY: I've been writing songs since I was about 16 in high school. Why did you enter Wide Open Country's Pour Decisions Promotion?
By Shane Whalen| American Songwriter Verified American Songwriter is excited to announce the official 2024 Song Contest Top 25. Congratulations to all of these talented artists & songwriters listed below for this incredible accomplishment. All of these songs are currently being reviewed by our official judge panel and we will be announcing the overall winners soon. In the meantime, enjoy listening to these outstanding songs. Please Note: Top 25 are sorted alphabetically by Song Title. Private LinkClick here to stream “What A Ghost”
By Shane Whalen| Wide Open Country Verified Norman McDonald, Paul Ivy & Laura Rabell are the Wide Open Country's Pour Decisions Promotion winners for their song "ALCOHOL OF FAME." We caught up with them to get the story behind their song. How long have you been songwriting? NORM MCDONALD: I've been writing songs since I was about 16, sophomore year, in HS. PAUL IVY: I've been writing songs since I was about 16 in high school. Why did you enter Wide Open Country's Pour Decisions Promotion?
Company Info
American Songwriter
American Songwriter is a well-established music publication that has been serving music enthusiasts and songwriters since 1984. Founded by Bruce Hurt, the magazine has undergone several ownership changes, with significant improvements in content quality and presentation over the years. Currently, it is owned by Savage Ventures and operates out of Nashville, Tennessee. The magazine offers a variety of services, including in-depth interviews, reviews, features, and contests that explore the craft of songwriting. Its digital content includes streaming music tracks, exclusive artist photo galleries, and embedded music videos. Additionally, American Songwriter provides unpaid internships for students interested in the music industry, available during various semesters. With a readership of nearly 100,000 per issue and over 300,000 unique visitors monthly, American Songwriter has a strong online presence. The publication is led by Editor-in-Chief Lisa Konicki and employs a dedicated team of around 39 staff members.
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
'+1 615-321-6096
Founded: 1984