**You must be logged in on our website before trying to submit your song.
For registration you will enter your name and song title, and upload your MP3 and Lyric sheet (no MP4 or .wav files)
REMINDER:
You do not need to be present for this event; the session will be recorded, and a link to view the video will be distributed to all members that have registered on the "Event Date".
You must be a songwriter on the song you are submitting.
Song submission must be the original work of the Songwriter, and must not infringe upon the copyrights, rights of privacy, image or likeness, publicity or other intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity, or be otherwise contrary to applicable laws and regulations. To the extent any generative or other forms of artificial intelligence was used in the creation of the song related to the submission, a detailed description of the scope of that use must be disclosed upon submission, for any NSAI-sponsored service or event.
*Please note, any songs containing generative AI content affecting the composition of the song will not qualify for any competition or merit-based recognition opportunities (i.e. Ones to Watch, NSAI Member Awards, Top 40, NSAI Song Contest, Chapter Challenge, live pitch, live feedback events, etc.)
- To understand melody in music, think about some music you’re familiar with. If you were asked to hum it, what would that sound like? The part of the music that you’d hum is the melody. According to: Hoffmanacademy.com
- Our policy speaks to the writing/creation of a song, not the production component.
About Jill Moody:
Jill Moody brings more than 20 years experience in live music production, venue management, and booking artists and songwriters, to the team at NSAI. Jill is a member of the Recording Academy, AIMP and Source. Formerly the Director of Programming at Analog at Hutton Hotel, Jill worked closely with NSAI and Tin Pan South on events, showcasing her passion for supporting Nashville's creative culture and artistic scene.
Jill's path in the music business began at Specs Howard School of Media Arts. After graduation she went on to begin her career as a Lighting Director at the world-famous Wildhorse Saloon (now Category 10) in Nashville,TN. From there, she worked her way up the ranks from becoming Production Manager, where she created valuable relationships with various artists and bands throughout the country to her most recent position as Talent Buyer/Entertainment Manager for Wildhorse Saloon, where she strengthened those relationships and Wildhorse’s reputation as country music’s favorite place to play when visiting Nashville. During her time at Wildhorse, Jill was honored as one of Nashville Business Journal’s 2016 Women in Music City which recognizes women who have helped to shape the music industry.
At Hutton Hotel and Analog, Jill brought her vast experience to overseeing the programming and public event concepts for the hotel. In 2019 and into early 2020 under her direction, Analog at Hutton Hotel rapidly grew into Nashville’s hottest venue welcoming a wide array of acts from CVRCHES, Lee Brice to Cage the Elephant, Carly Pearce, Moon Taxi, Yola and many more. In addition, Jill further developed her relationship with the songwriting community as Analog became a beloved space for industry professionals and songwriters. As her role expanded, she worked with Hutton Hotel to oversee all hotel room bookings for musicians, comedians and other VIP clients.
