Judges include Mariah
Carey, Jennifer Hudson,
Linkin Park, Tom Waits, Shooter
Jennings, Reba McEntire,
Steven Curtis Chapman, Gabby
Barrett, and More
NASHVILLE, Tenn.,
May 8,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International
Songwriting Competition (ISC) is pleased to announce the winners of
its 2023 competition. After careful consideration by a
distinguished panel of judges comprising iconic music artists,
songwriters, and industry professionals, the winners have emerged
from a diverse pool of approximately 14,000 entries spanning a
multitude of genres and 140 countries.
Founded in 2002, ISC stands as a premier global platform that
celebrates and recognizes exceptional songwriting talent from
around the world. Established to honor and promote the art of
songwriting, ISC gives away more than $150,000 in cash and prizes, including a
$25,000 cash prize to the overall
Grand Prize winner. ISC has long been known for its commitment to
providing a platform for artists to showcase their craft, and
winning ISC is a significant accomplishment for a songwriter.
This year the overall Grand Prize is awarded to the song
"Daylight," co-written by David Kushner, Hayden Robert Hubers, Jeremy Fedryk, Joshua
Bruce Williams, Edison Boon
Eason, and Drake Jon Livingston
Jr. The song is a collaborative effort and reflects the
individual perspectives and writing skills of these talented
songwriters.
"The first time I heard the Grand Prize-winning song "Daylight,"
I knew it was extraordinary," said Founder Candace Avery. "It is a song that showcases a
profound understanding of the art of songwriting, not just as a
composition but also as an anthem that beautifully reflects the
complexities of the human spirit. It is truly a tour de force of
songwriting."
As the performer of "Daylight," David
Kushner is an incredibly gifted artist who brings the song
to life in such a memorable way, and he is poised to leave an
indelible mark on the music world. In a very short time, Kushner's
career has skyrocketed after achieving huge success with his
first single "Miserable Man" which went viral on TikTok." This
single, along with the second single, "Forgettable," appeared on
his debut EP Footprints / Found which was released in 2022. The
ISC-winning song "Daylight" was released in April, 2023 and since
then has amassed more than a billion plays on Spotify alone - and
growing daily. It was also nominated in the 2024 BRIT Awards for
International Song of the Year. Originally from Chicago, IL, Kushner now resides in
Los Angeles, CA.
ISC winners have included many artists who have gone on to
achieve great success, including Vance
Joy, Bastille, Tones and I, Coco Jones, Gotye, Illenium,
Fantastic Negrito, Faouzia, Lindsey
Stirling, Rachel Bloom, The
Teskey Brothers, Ondara, Passenger, The Band Perry, Dean Lewis, Gregory
Porter, Amy Shark, and many
more.
In addition to the Grand Prize winner, ISC awards a First,
Second, and Third Place in each category. These winners embody the
spirit of musical diversity and continue to inspire and captivate
audiences worldwide with their distinctive voices and unique
perspectives. Hailing from all over the world (50% of this year's
winners come from outside the USA), they range from talented amateurs to
seasoned songwriting veterans.
ISC is sponsored by: AGD Entertainment, Arturia, Hookist,
Lewitt, Lurssen, Music Business Registry, PlayMPE, Pressed Fresh,
Proel, ROLI, and Songbox
For a complete list of winners and to listen to the winning
songs, please visit the ISC website
at www.songwritingcompetition.com.
Entries are now open for ISC 2024. For more information and to
enter, go to https://www.songwritingcompetition.com
Contact: Candace Avery
International Songwriting Competition
615.251.4441
377345@email4pr.com
www.songwritingcompetition.com
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