Songwriters to Compete for Cash Prizes in First Annual Ruby Allmond Songwriting Contest This Summer in Bonham
This summer, dozens of songwriters will be competing for cash prizes, a studio recording session and airtime on area radio stations in a contest named after the late Ruby Allmond.
A native of Bailey, Texas, Ruby built a regional reputation as a talented musician, singer and songwriter that culminated when legendary Texas songwriter Cindy Walker introduced Ruby to the Nashville music scene and the artists at RCA Records. As a result, one of country music’s most influential singers, Dottie West, would go on to have a top-20 hit in 1968 with “Reno,” one of many songs written by Ruby Allmond.
The highlight of this inaugural Ruby Allmond Songwriting Contest will be a performance by the finalists in Bonham, Texas August 7 before the judges and an audience.
This contest is presented by the Special Collections Dept. of the James E. Gee Library, Texas A&M University-Commerce with a first place prize of $300. Second place will earn $200 and the third place winner will receive $100.
The winner of the 2010 Ruby Allmond songwriting contest will also have a chance to record his or her original song at a studio in Commerce, Texas.
Contestants are required to fill out an entry form and then submit a CD with no more than two original songs, along with two copies of the lyrics. Entries must be postmarked no later than July 1, 2010.
Judges will select the 10 finalists who must then perform their song for the judges and an audience Saturday, August 7 at Bailey Inglish Auditorium in Bonham where the winner of the inaugural Ruby Allmond Songwriting Contest will be announced. The entry form and rules are included at the bottom of this article or you may visit www.rubyallmond.com for more information.
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RUBY ALLMOND
Songwriting Contest
You may print this form and send it in. Please fill out one form for each song entered.
Mail Entries to:
Ruby Allmond Songwriting Contest,
P. O. Box 507
Bonham, TX 75418
(Entries must be submitted or postmarked no later than July 1, 2010, to be eligible, also the Rules and Requirements must be met. The Rules and Requirements page may be downloaded from the www.rubyallmond.com web site.)
Name:________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________
City/State/Zip:__________________________________________
Phone:____________________
E-Mail (if available):______________________________
Song Title:_____________________________________________
Signature:______________________________________________
Date:_____________________________
The contest of the finalists for Place 1, Place 2, and Place 3 will be held on Saturday Night, at 7:00 PM, August 7, 2010, at the Bailey Inglish School Auditorium, 201 East 10th St., Bonham, TX 75418. Each finalist shall perform their song before the Judges at this Contest in order to be eligible to win.
Prizes for this Contest shall be:
First Place ……………$300.00
Second Place………… $200.00
Third Place………… $100.00
The First Place winner will be offered some studio time at Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX, to record their winning song. Contact to make arrangements for this should be made to Dr. Chris White @ (903) 886-5327 or email to Christopher_White@tamu-commerce.edu
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This contest is presented by the Special Collections Dept. of the James E. Gee Library, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, Texas 75429.
For more information you may call: (903) 886-5737 or (903) 583-4651
Contest Entry forms and Rules and Requirements may be downloaded from the Ruby Allmond web site: www.rubyallmond.com
RULES and REQUIREMENTS:
1. Each Entry must include the following:
a. A completed entry form (with entrant’s signature and the date of signing) for each song submitted.
b. No more than 2 songs may be submitted for consideration.
c. Your original song (or songs) on a CD or Cassette tape. Please write your full name and contact info on face of CD or tape. If you are entering more than one song, you may enter them on one CD or one Cassette. If so, please label songs in the order that they are recorded.
d. Two copies of a clearly printed or typed lyric sheet (in English) for each song that is entered must be submitted. (Please include contestant’s name on lyrics.)
e. If the contestant is under 18 years old, the signature of a parent or guardian is required.
2. All entries submitted must be the contestant’s original song and shall not infringe on any copyrights or any rights of any third parties. If songs have multiple co-writers, only one name should be designated on the entry form. Contestant shall, by entering, indemnify and hold Ruby Allmond Songwriting Contest harmless from and against any claims inconsistent with the foregoing.
3. Songs with (1.) obscene or off-colored lyrics or (2.) lyrics that degrade or put-down anyone, especially women, shall not be accepted.
4. Entries will be screened by a listening committee who will select the finalists. The finalists will perform their songs before the judges at the Contest, and winners will be selected there. Songs will be judged equally on melody, composition, originality and lyrics. (Division of prizes among coauthors is the responsibility of winners.)
5. Winners will be required to sign an affidavit confirming that winner’s song is an original song by the winner and that he/she holds rights to the song.
6. Entry constitutes permission to use winner’s name, likeness, and voice for future publicity purposes without additional compensation.
7. Contestant retains all ownership rights to all submitted songs. Ruby Allmond Song-writing Contest will not have any ownership rights to any songs submitted.
8. Ruby Allmond Songwriting Contest is not responsible for late, lost, damaged, misdirected, postage due, stolen or misappropriated entries.
9. Contestant agrees to release, indemnify, and hold Ruby Allmond Songwriting Contest, its sponsors, and judges harmless for liability, damages, or claims for injury or loss to any person or property relating to participation in Ruby Allmond Songwriting Contest.
10. By entering Ruby Allmond Songwriting Contest, contestant and/or their parents or legal guardian agree to accept and be bound by the decisions of Ruby Allmond Songwriting Contest and its judges which are final and binding in all matters, and to be bound by all terms of these Rules and Requirements as established herein.
11. If contestant does not play an instrument and desires someone to accompany his/her performance on stage, he/she may provide one person to play back-up on stage.
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