Frequently Asked Questions

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Why has my magazine not arrived or is damaged?

Could be those U.S. Postal workers are writing songs on the job again…or mother nature, or an incorrect address. If your magazine has not arrived or has arrived damaged, don’t panic.  Just please give us a call at 615.321.6096 or E-mail us: subscriptions@americansongwriter.com.

I have changed my address – what do I do now?

If you have a change of address, please call 615.321.6096 or E-mail: subscriptions@americansongwriter.com.

*American Songwriter is not responsible for any missed or lost issues due to a change in address or the failure of the Post Office to forward mail. Please remember to update your address before you move.

How do I renew my subscription through the lyric contest?

Simple. Enter one (1) lyric entry, during the period that you are up for renewal and get a 1-year subscription to American Songwriter.

Go here for more information about The American Songwriter Lyric Contest.

If you have any further questions, please call 615.321.6096 or email info@americansongwriter.com.

What is American Songwriter‘s address?

Shipping Address:

American Songwriter magazine
1303 16th Avenue S, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37212

Telephone: 615.321.6096
Facsimile: 615.321.6097
E-mail: info@americansongwriter.com.

Where do I send “Letters to the Editor”?

Selected letters are published in each issue. To submit at letter, send it to following address:

ATTN: Letters
American Songwriter magazine
1303 16th Avenue S, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37212

or

E-mail: letters@americansongwriter.com.

How do I submit music/products for review?

To submit music for our Oven Fresh, Dusty Gems, DVDs or Further Reading reviews section in the magazine or for online review, please send CD, bio and press release to:

American Songwriter magazine
ATTN: Reviews
1303 16th Avenue S, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37212

To submit music for our Under the Radar reviews section, please CD, bio and press release send to:

American Songwriter magazine
ATTN: Under the Radar Reviews
1303 16th Avenue S, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37212

To submit products/instruments/software for our Tackle Box reviews section, please contact Davis Inman and send products to:

American Songwriter magazine
ATTN: Tackle Box Reviews
1303 16th Avenue S, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37212

How do I write for American Songwriter?

We are always looking for talented scribes. We aren’t hiring full-time, but freelancers are welcome.

Please send resume and clips to:

American Songwriter magazine
ATTN: Freelance
1303 16th Avenue S, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37212

or

E-mail: editor@americansongwriter.com.

How do I intern at American Songwriter?

American Songwriter seeks ambitious and energetic interns with a strong interest in “the craft of music.” Internships are unpaid, and require 15-30 hours per week in the office and can be used to gain college credit. Our internships run in cycles: Spring (January to May), Summer (June to August), and Fall (September to December). All internships are based in Nashville, TN.

For a list of all available internship positions and requirements, refer to the descriptions below.

Editorial Interns

Interns involved in our editorial department are responsible for maintaining the subscription database, editing and writing daily news pieces for our online site, transcribing interviews, organizing mail, updating publicity and release date lists and providing live coverage of shows and events.

Applications should include a resume, cover letter and 2-3 writing clips either published or written specifically for this position. Previous experience in newswriting is preferred but not required.

Marketing Interns

Marketing interns will focus on learning the daily operations of a multimedia company. Interns have the chance to work closely with the American Songwriter community through maintaining the subscription database, organizing incoming releases, creating marketing initiatives to utilize/expand social media sites and working festival parties and events sponsored by American Songwriter.

Applications should include a resume and cover letter. Previous experience in marketing is preferred but not required.

American Songspace Interns

American Songspace is a community that offers songwriters a chance to have their songs heard by music industry professionals and allow them to network and collaborate with fellow songwriters.

Songspace Interns will help to expand the community through working closely with site developers on new contests and opportunities posted weekly on Songspace. Interns will focus on utilizing social media sites to gain new members and to promote ongoing contests. For more information on American Songspace visit http://www.AmericanSongspace.com/.

Application should include a resume and cover letter.

Please send clips and resume to:

American Songwriter magazine
ATTN: Internships
1303 16th Avenue S, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37212

Call or send E-mail to info@americansongwriter.com.

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