We're excited to announce the inaugural winners of Session One of Wide Open Country Song Sessions, our year-long hunt for the best original country song. The Wide Open Country team heard every entry, and one song rose to the top in each of Session One's five categories.
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Each category winner receives $500, a feature on Wide Open Country, an email feature, an American Songwriter Instagram Story feature, and a spot in the year-end Grand Prize round, where one songwriter will take home $5,000 cash, an American Songwriter Magazine feature, a spot on the Song Diving Podcast, a brand-new guitar, and mentorship from a celebrated country artist.
'FULL TANK, NO PLAN' WINNER:
"Go Find Better" by Hera
'STILL GOT YOUR SWEATSHIRT' WINNER:
"Why in the World" by Maddie Lenhart, Jay Knowles, Jen Stegall
'HOLD MY BEER' WINNER:
"Trouble on My Mind" by Jake Wildhorn, Alex Cano, Morgan Reilly
'SLOW DANCE IN THE KITCHEN' WINNER:
"Dance Slow" by Ben Guidry
'SUNDAY COMES AROUND' WINNER:
"Calvary" by Gage Cowart
Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to every artist and songwriter who shared their music with us.
Session Two Is Open Now
Session Two brings five new categories: Drive Until the Sun Comes Up, Tailgate Sweetheart, Whiskey Weather, Home for the Holidays, and Second Pew From the Back. Entries close December 10. Every category winner advances to the Grand Prize round for a shot at $5,000 cash, an American Songwriter Magazine feature, a spot on the Song Diving Podcast, a brand-new guitar, and mentorship with a celebrated country artist.
