Winners of the 2018 Song Contest

AMERICANA

1. The Man Who Drank Your Life Away by Kevin Hale, Brentwood, TN

2. Stuck by Mark Patterson, Plano, TX

3.  A Hard Road Diggin That Coal by Kevin Hale, Brentwood, TN

HM Movin' On  by Michael Roth, Arlington, VA

CHRISTIAN

1. I LOOKED UP TO (Featuring Derek)  by Susan Odella, Virginia, MN

2. Pull Me Up by John Latini, Ypsilanti, MI

3. Bless Your Soul by Kevin Hale, Brentwood, TN

COUNTRY

1. Drop Dead Gorgeous Day by Bobby McCormick

2. Fire by Susan Odella, Virginia, MN

3. Wanderin’ Eye by Mimi Balkey & Snag, Dallas, TX

INSTRUMENTAL

1. Side Step by Bill Wren, Rockport, TX

2. Fais Deaux Deaux by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

3. Come Sundown by Andre Kerek, Miami, FL

LOVE SONGS/EASYLISTENING

1. All the Lovin' I Need by Louie Cate, Alexandria, VA

2. After All This Time by Phil Ipsan, NY, NY

3. Bluebirds and Butterflies by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

NOVELTY/CHILDREN

1. Spiderwebs in my Heart by Clark Ford, Aims, IA

2. Real Moontan by Louie Cate, Alexandria, VA

3. The App Song by Charles Carter, Dallas,TX

POP/ROCK/ALT/RnB

1. Pull Me Up by John Latini, Ypsilanti, MI

2. Your Brain On Love by Louie Cate, Alexandria, VA

3. All of Our Lives by Phil Ipsan, NY, NY

HM I Will Never Set You Free by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

SINGER/SONGWRITER

1. Gypsy Heart by Stefanie Johnson, Bethleham, PA

2. That’s The Way The Wind Blows by John Latini, Ypsilanti, MI

3.  Reinventing Ourselves by Debra Gussin, LA, CA

HM  Broken Horses by Scott Thorn, Aitkin, MN

GRAND PRIZE WINNER  

1. Pull Me Up by John Latini, Ypsilanti, MI

2. All the Lovin' I Need by Louis Cates, Alexandria, VA

3. Broken Horses by Scott Thorn, Colorado, CA

Number 66, “Forever Now,” was drawn from all the song contest entries. The Winner of The Bluetooth Speaker is Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

See Grand Prize Judge, Roy Elkins', Comments

https://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com/p/2018-song-contest-judge-roy-elkins.html

DSA CHRISTMAS PARTY AND AWARDS DINNER, Dec.8

Saturday December 8, 2018

Sons of Hermann Hall

3414 Elm St.

Dallas, Texas 75226

6:00pm….Doors Open

6:30pm….Buffet Begins

7:00pm….Program begins

Admission: $20.00 Advance Purchase……$25.00 At The Door

Buy your advance tickets now on-line and save 20%

https://dallassongwriters.org/shop/dsa-song-contest-awardschristmas-party/

The DSA Awards Banquet committee has been steadily working overtime on your behalf to bring about this years exciting program in which we recognize and honor the exceptional talent within our ranks.

According to our independent, industry professional judges, the song entries in both our international and monthly song contests are outstanding! I can hardly wait to hear the results.

You will enjoy a Christmas Buffet and performances by semifinalist from our song contest and membership meeting song critiques. 

Come and enjoy the fellowship of your fellow songwriters.

2018 SEMIFINALISTS

SEMIFINALIST

AMERICANA

Not a Penny For Me by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

Movin' On  by Michael Roth, Arlington, VA

Not for the Life of Me by Louis Cate, Alexandria, VA

Forgive Me by Scott Thorn, Colorado, CA

Broken Horses by Scott Thorn, Colorado, CA

Kiss The Ground Kind of Day by Ebenio Painterofsong, Beaumont, CA 

That's the Way the Wind Blows by John Latini, Ypsilanti, MI

The Sturdiest of Trees by Ron Renninger, Teaneck, NJ

The Old Wrecked Vet by Rio King, Plano, TX

A Hard Road Diggin That Coal by Kevin Hale, Brentwood, TN

The Man Who Drank Your Life Away by Kevin Hale, Brentwood, TN

When The Fertilizer Hits the Fan by Mark Patterson, Plano, TX

Stuck by Mark Patterson, Plano, TX

I'm in Lonesome Valley by Kevin Hale, Brentwood, TN

COUNTRY

Bayou Sef by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

Dallas by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

Date with an Angel by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

Drop Dead Gorgeous Day by Bobby McCormick

Darlin, this is Real by by Mimi Balkey and Snag, Dallas, TX

Fire by Susan Odella, Virginia, MN

He Deserves the Hat by Jane Fallon, Brookline, VA

I Fall Apart by Andy Hill, Renee Safier and Hard Rain, Redondo Beach, CA

Red River Ramblin Man by Rio King, Plano, TX

Stuck by Parvin & Patterson, Plano, TX

Save a Little for Me by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

Wanderin’ Eye by Mimi Balkey and Snag, Dallas, TX

What did I Miss by Bobby Caputo, Lake Oswego, OR

When the Fertilizer hits the Ventilator by Parvin & Patterson, Plano, TX

CHRISTIAN

Bless Your Soul by Kevin Hale, Brentwood, TN

I Am Praying  by Charles Carter Dallas, TX

I LOOKED UP TO (Featuring Derek)  by Susan Odella, Virginia, MN

Judgement Day  by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX              

Mercy In The Saviors Heart by Kevin Hale, Brentwood, TN

Pull Me Up by John Latino, Ypsilanti, MI

Spirit Move  by  Denise Rosier, Lake Forest, CA

Street Angel  by  Louie Cate,  Alexandria, VA

That Day On Calvary by Kevin Hale, Brentwood, TN

INSTRUMENTAL

Come Sundown by Andre Kerek, Miami, FL

Fais Deaux Deaux by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

Side Step by Bill Wren, Rockport, TX

So Long Old Friend by Bill Wren, Rockport, TX

The Soldiers Widow by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

Where Is She Now by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

NOVELTY/CHILDREN

The App Song by Charles Carter, Dallas,TX

Sonic or Dairy Queen by Charles Carter, Dallas,TX

Reading Bug by Denise Rosier, Lake Forest, CA

Happy Hippo Hop by Randy Sauer, Hays, KS

Freddie The Fish by Randy Sauer, Hays, KS

Real Moontan by Louie Cate, Alexandria, VA

Rockin Reindeer by Melissa Standifird, Dallas, Tx

Rottin Reindeer by Melissa Standifird, Dallas, Tx

Christmas Time In Texas by Melissa Standifird, Dallas, Tx

The Christmas Blues by Melissa Standifird, Dallas, Tx

Spiderwebs in my Heart by Clark Ford, Aims, IA

Going With My Cousin to See Santa at The Mall by John Latini, Ypsilanti, MI

LOVE SONGS/EASYLISTENING

After All This Time by Phil Ipsan, NY, NY

All the Lovin' I Need by Louis Cates, Alexandria, VA

Bluebirds and Butterflys by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

Dreamland by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

If I Stepped Onto That Train by Michael Roth, Arlington, VA

Lovin' You by Sean Layer, Rowlett, TX

POP/ROCK/ALT/RnB

All of Our Lives by Phil Ipsan, NY, NY

Black Ice by Paul McNair, Dallas, TX

Break Me Open by Debra Gussin, LA, CA

Brothers In Arms by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

Cajun T by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

Colorado by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

Date With An Angel by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

Energy by Tiffany Rose, Grand Prairie, TX

Gold and Tears by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

I Will Never Set You Free by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

I’m Talking To You Paul McNair, Dallas, TX

In Dream Land by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

Little Miss T by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

Meet Me In Vegas by Jill Riddiford and Rollerblue Dee Why, Australia

Pistol Packin’ Mama by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

Pull Me Up by John Latini, Ypsilanti, MI

Soldier Of Fate by Jill Riddiford and Rollerblue Dee Why, Australia

Space Cowboy by Jill Riddiford and Rollerblue Dee Why, Australia

The Riding Song by by Jill Riddiford and Rollerblue Dee Why, Australia

The Very Few by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

There’s A Time For Loving You by Howard Delnick, Orleans, ONT, CAN

World Falls Away by Debra Gussin, LA, CA

Your Brain One Love by Louis Cates, Alexandria, VA

Zipcode by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

Zombie Attach by Charles Carter, Dallas, TX

SINGER/SONGWRITER

Top-shelf and Falling by William Wheeler, Dallas, TX

Forgive Me by Scott Thorn, Colorado, CA

Broken Horses by Scott Thorn, Colorado, CA

Yesterdays Corn by Roy Allen, Tehachapi, CA

HOLE IN MY POCKET by Gary Mazzola, Bethlehem, PA

Gypsy Heart by Stefanie Johnson, Trophy Club, TX

REINVENTING OURSELVES by Debra Gussin, LA, CA

Tell Me Why by Sandy Simmons, Carrollton, TX

That’s The way The Wind Blows by John Latini, Ypsilanti, MI

Semifinalist are invited to perform at the Awards Dinner on December 8 at Sons of Hermann Hall Dallas, TX.

2018 contest closed

Semifinalist will be announced Nov 1. 

Eight Song Categories

1. Christian/Inspirational

2. Country

3. Americana/Folk/Bluegrass

4. Pop/Rock/RnB/Alternative

5. Love Songs/Easy Listening

6. Children's/Novelty

7. Singer/Songwriter (songwriter is the performer)

8. Instrumental

Cash Prizes +

THANKS TO OUR SONG CONTEST SPONSORS

 

GRAND PRIZE  -   A Casio Privia Piano
https://www.casio.com/products/electronic-musical-instruments/stage-pianos/px-360

Grand Prize winners receive:

win recording time at 

Grand Prize winners receive:

1 Yr. Broadjam Primo MoB Membership

($199.95 Value) 

Includes Artist Website, 1 Yr. Hosting

Category winners get cash prizes
1st place - $100
2nd place - 50
All winners win DSA Membership.

Winners announced at our Awards Banquet on December 8.

Dallas Songwriters 2018 Song Contest Now Accepting Entries through September 30th

Eight Song Categories

1. Christian/Inspirational

2. Country

3. Americana/Folk/Bluegrass

4. Pop/Rock/RnB/Alternative

5. Love Songs/Easy Listening

6. Children's/Novelty

7. Singer/Songwriter (songwriter is the performer)

8. Instrumental

Multiple Winners In Each Category

Entry Fee $25

Deadline: Sunday, Sept 30th

Submissions Close at Midnight. 

Enter Online 
at DSA's Song Contest Submission Partner:

Broadjam.com

To Enter Online, you Must Join Broadjam by

Receiving a Free 90 Day PROMoB Membership.

OR ENTER BY MAIL, 

download the contest form here.

Mail your check and entries to:

Dallas Songwriters Association

2013 Song Contest Director

Sammons Center For The Arts

3630 Harry Hines Blvd. #20

Dallas, Texas 75219

(voicemail) 214-750-0916 x1

e-mail: DSA SONG CONTEST

MAIL IN ENTRIES MUST BE POST MARKED BY Sept 30th.

 or you can mail you entry form and CD and pay online at our DSA store with credit card or Paypal. https://squareup.com/store/dallas-songwriters-association

Each entry is entered into the drawing for a blue tooth speaker

Drawing held Nov 1!

Important Dates

Submission Deadline: Sept 30th
Drawing For Free Bluetooth Speaker: Nov 1, 2018
Semi-Finalists Announced: Nov 1, 2018
Finalists and Grand Prize Winners Announced: Dec 8, 2018

GRAND PRIZE

a Casio PX-350 Privia Piano

https://www.casio.com/products/electronic-musical-instruments/stage-pianos/px-360

Grand Prize Winner, and

1st and 2nd Runner Up Receive:

1 Yr. Broadjam Primo MoB Membership

($199.95 Value) 
Includes Artist Website, 1 Yr. Hosting

and

Song Critique from Barbara McMillen, Associate Professor of Songwriting at Collin College

and recording time at Joe Musik Studio

1st and 2nd Place in Each Category Receives:

$50
A 1 year Broadjam MoB Membership ($49.95 value)

Every Winner Receives:
DSA Membership ($50.00 Value)

Judges

Rules

Need More Info?

Click Here for Song Contest FAQ -

Winners will be announced on-line

at www.dallassongwriters.org