Play MPE Returns as a Prize Sponsor for American Songwriter’s 2026 Song Contest
We’re excited to be back as a proud sponsor of American Songwriter’s 2026 Song Contest, with bigger Play MPE prize packages than ever before! And this year, we have something extra for artists looking to enter: a special 10% discount on song entries.
For independent artists, songwriting contests can be a great way to get their music in front of new ears. It’s a chance to make connections and gain exposure. Founded in 1984, American Songwriter is an international music media company reaching millions of songwriters and music fans through its magazine, digital platforms, contests and songwriting camps. The Song Contest brings together an impressive judges panel of established artists and industry professionals.
This year your song could cross paths with top artists including Parker McCollum, KYLE, Lisa Loeb, Peter Frampton, Anoushka Shankar and industry executives Samantha Cox, Mason Domke, Joe Ferrari and more.
Get 10% Off Your Song Contest Entries
As a Play MPE user, you can access a special discount on your entries through our Trusted Partners portal in Caster+.
Here’s how to claim it:
- Sign in to Caster+.
- Head to the Trusted Partners portal and find the American Songwriter Song Contest promo code.
- Click through to the American Songwriter Song Contest and enter your song using the code to receive 10% off.
Enter for a Chance to Win Big
Whether you have one song ready to go or a whole collection, you can enter one song or as many as you like for a chance to win $10,000 USD, A&R mentorship, studio time, promotion, and more.
We’re also bringing some exciting prizes of our own to the contest this year. From North American radio promotion to a global campaign, our packages are designed to help winning artists get their music in front of radio, media, and industry tastemakers.
Song Contest x Play MPE Prizes
Grand Prize: Global Music Promotion Package for up to an Album
Includes: radio, satellite, media, industry tastemakers, music supervisors and bloggers
First Place Category Winners: North American Music Promotion Packages for a Single
Each package includes: College & NonCommercial radio, media and industry tastemakers
Additional Play MPE Prizes:
Psalms to Songs: North American Christian Radio Promotion Package for a Single
Winner’s package includes: three Christian radio formats
Wide Open Country: North American Country Radio Promotion Package for a Single
Winner’s package includes: three Country radio formats
There’s plenty to play for, whether you’re looking to reach a global audience or connect with new listeners across North America!
For full details on the contest and all available prizes, visit the American Songwriter Song Contest website.
Ready to Enter?
Your next song could open the door to new opportunities. Enter the 2026 American Songwriter Song Contest, and don’t forget to claim your 10% discount through Caster+ before submitting your entry. The final entry deadline is December 7th.
Good luck to everyone entering this year!