First place winners of each category will perform their song on the Cabin Main Stage at the festival. Finalist s song must be performed live by the composer, no performances to pre-recorded tracks. Prizes Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category. All prizes will be awarded to name on entry form. Division of prizes among co-authors is responsibility of winners.
Taxes are the responsibility of winners.
Void where prohibited. All Federal, State and Local laws and regulations apply. Indemnity and Release Signature on entry form constitutes each song submitted is an original work and releases The Chris Austin Songwriting Contest, sponsors, Wilkes Community College and MerleFest from all liability. Entry also constitutes permission to use winner s name and likeness for future advertising and publicity without compensation.