“With so many recording artists getting their own signature guitars, it only makes sense that an Avett Brother would be invited to have an instrument made to his own specs that would then be made available to the public. A longtime Martin D-35 player, Seth Avett’s name is now associated with a new Martin dreadnought [...]

Enter To Play Nashville’s Musicians Corner! Once again we’ve partnered with our friends over at Musicians Corner to host submissions to find artists to perform an acoustic set on the Lightning 100 Acoustic Stage at one of nine events during the Spring 2013 season which takes place Saturday afternoons on May 4, 11, 18, 25, and June 1, 8, [...]

“The D Mahogany is the flagship model when it comes to achieving the highest level of responsible guitar building practices. Constructed with FSC® Certified mahogany back and sides and a solid FSC® Certified European spruce top, this instrument is enhanced with vintage appointments. The result is pure Martin tone.” (www.martinguitar.com) To enter, simply click the [...]

We are currently accepting entries for the 2012 Music City Songwriting Competition. The Music City Songwriting Competition is a Nashville-based competition open to amateur songwriters worldwide.  Entries will be judged on originality as well as compositional, lyrical, and melodic content; therefore a professional recording is not necessary.  Songs are open to the following categories: acoustic, adult [...]

The HD Dierks Bentley, designed in collaboration with the acclaimed country artist, features the classic Martin Dreadnought shape.  Crafted with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, and a premium Adirondack spruce top, it appeals to pickers and strummers of all genres, from country to bluegrass to rock.  Unique to this model is the red, [...]

American Songspace, and Martin Guitar have announced “The Pub Deal”– a one of a kind contest that will give away a year-long, $20,000 publishing contract with HoriPro Entertainment Group, Inc.

The American Songwriter Coffeehouse Tour kicks off October 5th in Raleigh, North Carolina at New World Coffee House. We ran the contest all summer long, received submissions from all over the planet, and now we’ve it narrowed down to 25 Finalists. One of the artists, listed below, will have the opportunity to hit the road [...]

Announcing the September/October “On My Deathbed” contest presented by Martin Guitar, and this time in retro fashion. Back in July, we witnessed firsthand in Nashville as Martin Guitar unveiled the “Golden Era” Retro Series at Summer NAMM.   In partnership with Fishman Acoustics, Martin set out to approximate the sound of the pre-war guitars with their [...]

You know the dream? The one where you pack up your guitar and hit the road? Guess what…Fishman and American Songwriter want to make your dream come true with The Coffeehouse Tour Contest. Submit 2 of your best songs, a photo and a little more info about yourself.  If you don’t have a photo, take one. [...]

Music is one of the universal languages of diplomacy. For decades, anthems like “We Are The World,” “Do They Know It’s Christmas,” and “Stand By Me” have unified nations to remedy crisis, to bridge culture gaps, and to foster hope. Now, the worldwide human rights organization Amnesty International has sponsored an original single “Toast To [...]

Those gangsters in Mexico would’ve loved to get their hands on such a fine killing machine.