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* 8. SONGWRITER COMPETITION DURING PERFORMANCE PERIOD(S) - Acknowledgement:
At the time and manner designated by Sponsor, Entrant must complete an online entry form to include lyrics to the original song which will be performed during all Performance Periods to Sponsor. Entrant must sing one (1) original song not to exceed five (5) minutes which Entrant owns/retains the rights to perform and either wrote or co-wrote. Entrant may sing acapella or have live accompaniment. Light percussion is allowed if there is no set-up time necessary. Entrant may bring up to two (2) performers to play an instrument. Back up tracks are permitted only when the Entrant maintains either the copyright or privilege to utilize the composition in a commercial setting.

The original song performed must not disparage any group of persons, religion, be considered inflammatory or inappropriate. Sponsor(s) or Sponsors designee has the final authority to determine if the song performed violates the above. If Sponsor(s) determine that the original song performed is in violation of these Rules, the Entrant will be requested to cease the performance, agrees to leave the venue without incident and will be disqualified from consideration.

Performances during Qualifying Rounds and Showcase Events will be judged by a panel of at least three (3) individuals from the songwriting community in and around Tennessee. If a judge is related by marriage or blood or has a close personal connection to an Entrant, the Judge will refrain from scoring that Entrant. A “close personal connection” will be defined as a financial, familial, or other relationship that involves a degree of intimacy beyond that normally present between work colleagues or members of the community. It can also mean a type of friendship in which those involved spend one-on-one time together frequently in a social setting.

Entrants will be evaluated numerically in the following categories:
• Song Quality scored on a scale of 1-10: Considering lyrical originality, lack of cliches and clarity of the narrative.
• Performance score on a scale of 1-6: Considering instrumental sound (voice or musical instrument), ability of the audience to audibly understand the lyrics and the Entrants connection with the audience.

Following the conclusion of each performance, the Judging panel will conduct their evaluation. The Judging panel will select and announce winner(s) for that round. The decision of the judging panel is final and binding in all aspects of this Contest. Following the completion of the Tennessee Songwriters Week round, seven (7) winners will be named, one from each of the seven (7) venues. If a tie for first place results at any Tennessee Songwriters Week round venue, the Judging panel will deliberate as a group in the presence of a Tennessee Department of Tourist Development team member to determine a winner based upon the above categories.

The winner of each of the seven (7) locations will receive the Prize as addressed below. Entrant must be present and complete a W-9 and/or appropriate federal income tax form and Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release in order to win. If Entrant is not present or refuses to complete a W-9, the judging panel may select the entrant with the next highest score.

I have read and accepted the Song Lyric Rules