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Summer 2017 Publisher Luncheon CD - Songs Selected!

Congratulations to the following who had their songs selected for the 2017 Publisher Luncheon!
These songs will be digitally sent to all of the publishers at the luncheon.

Jacob Noe - HARD PILL TO SWALLOW
Laura Guthrie - LET GOD LEAD THE WAY
Mike Mentz - CIGARETTE
Gil Polk - WHEN YOU'RE AWAKE *winner of the TOP 40 Contest Spring 2017
Kat Saul - 21 DAYS
Andrew Branch - IF YOU DARE *winner of the TOP 40 Contest Winter 2017
Lauren McLamb - WASTED FANTASY *winner of the NSAI/ CMT Song Contest

Summer 2017 Publisher Luncheon - CD Recommendations

Each quarter NSAI invites all of the local Nashville Music Publishers and PRO Reps to attend a luncheon. Congratulations to the NOMINEES whose songs are being considered for the CD that goes home with 50+ Music Publishers. Songs considered for this CD are recommended by the NSAI Song Evaluation Service and the NSAI Membership Representatives.
These songs were recommended between 4/1/17 - 6/30/17.

Online Pitch 6/27 Josh Saxe (Roundhill Music Publishing) - 1 Song Selected

We had Josh Saxe over from Roundhill this week for Online Pitch!
Special congratulations to DAVIS WEIR who had his song, "Float" selected! A copy of the song, lyrics, and his contact information will be given to the publisher.
Keep up the great work Davis!

EARS June 2017

May 1-May 31 “Recommended” Songs Considered for P2P Luncheon.
Congratulations to the writers below who had songs recommended between May 1st and May 31st for consideration for our Publisher Luncheon. These were submitted to the Song Evaluation Service and were recommended by the NSAI Evaluators who reviewed them.
NSAI staffers will review all songs recommended between May 1st and August 31st and will choose up to 15 for the October 2017 Publisher Luncheon.

Alexander Tells Justice Department Official How Nashville Songwriters are Harmed by 76 Year Old Consent Decrees

Alexander Tells Justice Department Official How Nashville Songwriters are Harmed by 76 Year Old Consent Decrees
Warns that Department’s interpretation of consent decrees “would turn the common, ordinary, everyday practice of songwriting in Nashville upside down.”
 

ONLINE PITCH (6/13) CREATIVE NATION - 10 SONGS SELECTED!

Congratulations to the following members who had their songs selected by Jeff Skaggs to listen to again!
A copy of your name, song, lyrics, and contact info will be sent to him for review.

GIL POLK WINS TOP 40!

Get to know the WINNER of the last Top 40 page contest! Here's a little bit about NSAI member, Gil, and his story:

--What’s the title of your winning song and the inspiration behind it?
"WHEN YOU'RE AWAKE" It's a dedication to the kind of love that makes you feel like your dreaming with your eyes open.

--Who were your co-writers?
The super cool and talented JAMES ADAMO JR.

--Do you plan on making this a career?
YES! Though I was a late bloomer, I'm working hard at it!

TOP 40 Winner Announced!

This round of NSAI’s Top 40 Chart has concluded.

to GILBERT POLK with “When You’re Awake” with 726 likes!

NSAI congratulates Southwest Airlines on new direct flights from Nashville

Southwest announced twice daily service to Milwaukee that will begin on November 5, 2017, and Saturday only service to Cancun that will begin on November 11, 2017.

Stretch your songwriting abilities at NSAI Advanced Song Camp

If you're interested in pushing yourself as a writer and gaining knowledge beyond the Song Camp experience, send in your application for NSAI Advanced Song Camp! Browse the itinerary, guest lineup and details about how to apply here.