SOUL OF MEMPHIS Songwriter Competition Registration

NEXT ROUND SEPTEMBER 22, 2026

This is a songwriting and singing competition. Songs will be evaluated based on lyrics, vocals, melody, likability, overall composition, and various other musical considerations. Winners will be selected by a Live Audience Vote during each round.

Songwriter Name

First NameLast Name

Stage Name (if applicable)

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email Address

example@example.com

Songwriter #2

Full Name

Songwriter #3

Full Name

Songwriter(s) Bio

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Confirm your entry in the SEPTEMBER ROUND at Earnestine & Hazel's

Song Title

One entry per month.

Song Category

Songwriter Applicant Performance

List Names of Other Performers and their Role

Song Lyric PDF

Option 1 Audio MP3 or Video

Social Media Link

Must be a direct link to a video or recording of the submitted song via Social Media, YouTube, DistroKid etc.

I consent to be contacted regarding the competition and understand a response is required within 24 hours of a Notification of Acceptance, or the spot will be given to the next applicant.

I certify that the submitted song is 100% original and I (we) own or control all rights. It does not infringe any copyrights or third-party rights. The submitted song has not been released or won first place in any other songwriting competitions. I (we) grant the organizers of RIVY Music Group and the SOUL OF MEMPHIS Singer-Songwriter Competition permission to use excerpts of the submitted song for promotional purposes related to the competition. I (we) understand that use of a co-written song without the express permission of another co-writer will result in being disqualified and ineligible to compete again.

Signature

NOTE

We intentionally keep eligibility as open as possible because singer-songwriters in Memphis and beyond are often employed, involved, or connected in various aspects of the music industry. We believe it to be unfair to exclude talented creators simply because they are intertwined in the broader music community as performers, educators, session musicians, employees, related to or in other roles that restrict eligibility. Everyone deserves a chance to share their original work and be recognized for their talent and efforts, including affiliates of Rivy Music Group.