<h3>Ronnie Milsap Songwriting Contest Is Now Open.</h3>
<p>Country music legend <strong>Ronnie Milsap</strong>, along with <strong>American Songwriter</strong>, have announced <strong>Ronnie Milsap&#8217;s Country Cut Contest</strong>. Starting June 18, the special song contest will give one aspiring songwriter the chance to have their song recorded by Milsap on his upcoming album hitting stores this <strong>Fall 2012</strong>.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;This really opens it up to receive material from a broader range of songwriters, different than what Ronnie would&#8217;ve normally been pitched going into the recording of a new album. We&#8217;re going to find an amazing song.&#8221; -John Ritchie, Creative Director</p></blockquote>
<p>American Songwriter and a panel of industry professionals will listen to every song submitted and present Ronnie Milsap with <strong>25 finalists</strong>. The deadline for songs to be heard is <strong>August 10</strong>. Milsap will select the winning song. Submissions fees are $20 for the first song and $10 for each additional song. All submissions will include a signed copy of the new upcoming album from Milsap.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;Knowing the American Songwriter audience, we should be able to find some fantastic songs. We have a great group of judges who will help narrow the field of hits for Ronnie to pick from.&#8221; -Ken Madson, President of Average Joes Management</p></blockquote>
<p>With over 26 albums, 62 singles, 40 no. 1&#8217;s, 6 Grammy&#8217;s and over 35 million albums sold, Ronnie Milsap is giving one lucky songwriter their chance to win a piece of the business. To enter your song, visit <a href="http://www.americansongspace.com/">www.americansongspace.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Industry Judges:</strong><br />
-John Ritchie, Creative Director, American Songspace<br />
-Caine O&#8217;Rear, Editor, American Songwriter Magazine<br />
-Ken Madson, Manager, Average Joes Management<br />
-Noah Gordan, Head of A&#038;R, Average Joes Entertainment<br />
-Matt Bjorke, Editor, Roughstock.com<br />
-Clay Hunnicutt, Senior VP of Programming Clear Channel Media &#038; Entertainment<br />
-<a title="Colt Ford" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/colt-ford-concert-tour-tickets/">Colt Ford</a>, Artist, Average Joes Entertainment<br />
-Caitlin Rose, Artist, ATO Records<br />
-Craig Shelburne, Writer, CMT.com<br />
-Shannon Hatch, Sr. Director Writer/Publisher Relations, SESAC<br />
-Bradley Collins, Director Writer and Publisher Relations, BMI</p>
<p><em>With more judges to be announced at a later date.<br />
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<strong>The Final Decision Makers:</strong><br />
Ronnie Milsap, along with producer Rob Galbraith</p>