American Songwriter for the iPad, Version 2.1

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Introducing American Songwriter for the iPad, Version 2.1.

“Version 2.1 builds upon our previous versions that focused on a rich reading experience — adding in-App News and Photo spreads updated regularly throughout the day,” says Robert Clement, Co-Publisher of American Songwriter. “More and more readers are opening their iPad each day, and going to their favorite media destinations to find content.

The News page allows users to see the best stories and photos from AmericanSongwriter.com inside a clean, App viewer. The App is free to download and includes two free issues [May/June and July/August 2011], and the ability to buy single issues, subscribe for $7.99, or activate your free digital edition if you are a print subscriber by entering you email. We are very proud of this new technology, but want to hear what our readers would like to see next.”

After downloading the free App, American Songwriter subscribers can activate their subscription by clicking the red “Subscribe” button in the top right — then each issue can be downloaded, then “READ” as shown in the screen shot below.

Features of the American Songwriter App for iPad include:

— Over 80 pages of original content every issue – designed specifically for the iPad and featuring a wealth of bonus material, including videos, mp3 song streams, social networking links and more.

‘The Muse’ – a digital compilation of the artists that inspire us – features 10-12 staff-picked writers from some of the country’s best up-and-coming songwriters, as well as seasoned vets like Steve Earle and Buddy Miller.

— Recording Sessions from the past year, which include exclusive tracks performed and professionally mastered at the American Songwriter offices. Sessions also include video of the performances as well as in-depths Q&As.

— Daily Music News from AmericanSongwriter.com, featuring cutting edge Q&As, in-depth album reviews, updates on your favorite songwriters, as well as the latest in the world of gear and music business.

— Enter the Lyric Contest through the iPad, for a chance to win a new Martin guitar and snag a dream co-write with a legendary Nashville songwriter.

— Full screen exclusive photos, as shown below, from the photo shoots, live performances and songwriting events around the country.