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Meet The Finalists
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Billy Aerts & Burton Collins
You Never Gave Up On Me
Billy Aerts lives in Franklin, Tennessee with his wife and two sons. He would like to thank his friends, and especially his family, for believing in his songwriting all these years. Burton Collins is an actor turned songwriter who never really had a plan b. Burton also lives in Franklin Tennessee with his beautiful wife Peg, and incredible daughter Madison.
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J. Peabody & S. Krippayne
This Is My Now
Scott Krippayne is a singer-songwriter who cares about writing music that reflects life, resonates with people, and touches the heart. He also desires to earn enough money from songwriting to put food on the table for his wife and two kids. Jeff Peabody is a songwriter, advertising guru, graphic designer, and a pastor.
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Colin Armstrong
In Your Eyes
Colin Armstrong is a native San Diegan, but currently lives in LA furthering his music career. At the age of twenty-one Colin's first break came when he won the "BE A STAR" contest on L.A. radio station STAR 98.7 FM. Since then the singer-songwriter, has continued to write and record his music for his debut LP "Lost and Anonymous" due June 15th. Colin co-wrote the song "In Your Eyes" with L.A. based writers Mikal Reid, Marti Frederiksen, and Bryon Holley.
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Christie Leigh
When You Need a Moment
Christie Leigh is a performing singer-songwriter/guitarist born and raised in rural Massachusetts. She currently lives in Boston, where she is recording her debut album and performing live several times a week. Christie plans to release her album and tour the country this fall.
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Cal Harris Jr.
Lost (Without You)
My love for music comes from listening to the music of my father, a recording engineer, who composed music in our living room. His melodies spoke volumes, and his songs evoked an emotional response. I often woke up to songs by Earth, Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, Carol Bayer Sager, Toto, Lionel Richie, and Simon and Garfunkel, who's "Bridge over Troubled water" gave me the distinct impression that someone understood what I was going through.
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Erin Boheme & CJ Vanston
Forever Starts Today
Erin is a singer-songwriter originally from Wisconsin and Cj is a composer/producer originally from Michigan. Hopefully this song reflects a little bit of that Midwestern honesty and soul. Erin and CJ were writing a completely different song together when "Idol" popped on TV. Erin immediately got a brainstorm and ran to the piano, and soon CJ had the rest. A great songwriting experience, with a great message we hope.
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J. Hamady & S. Mitchell
If You Ask Me To
After leading turns in theater, Jennifer traveled between Nashville, NY and LA to hone her craft as a singer and songwriter. Her journey has allowed her to work with Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, Patti LaBelle and many others including touring with Cirque du Soleil. Shedrick is a native of St. Louis, where he received formal piano training. In New York, while attending the conservatory of music, he started working with such artists as Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Pattie LaBelle, just to name a few.
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Kelley Hill
One Night
I'm a stay-at-home mom and I've been writing songs all my life, both for myself and my church, where I'm involved in worship. I released my first CD, “The River,” in February, 2007. My passion is songwriting and ultimately, that other artists would be interested in recording my songs. I live in California with my husband Lewis and daughters, Hayley, Audrey and Darcie.
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Kelli Trontell & Don Gatlin
Right Here With Me
Trontell has fine-tuned her artistry, having spent many hours in recording studios with some great songwriters and studio musicians working on a new project. "I've been outrageously blessed with the great talent and mentors in my life," Trontell said. Co-writer Don Gatlin, lead singer of the Nashville based trio Savannah Jack began his career as the Grand Champion of the television show "You Can Be A Star."
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Kelly Corsino
Tonight
I got the chance to start singing with my parent's band when I was seven years old, and I loved it! My passion for writing songs started a few years ago. Since then I have sung and recorded dozens of my original compositions. My dream is to be a successful songwriter.
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Lane Lenhart
I'm Going To Be Me
Lane has been greatly influenced by Carole King, The Beatles, Paul Williams, Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand and Elton John. As an only child, Lane spent many hours alone amusing myself by writing music. It has always been my dream for the world to hear my songs and here you are.
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M. Patzig & T. Naples
Love Me Til The Lonely's Gone
Tracy Naples has been writing for many years. I primarily wrote for myself untilI I was signed to Dreamworks Nashville before they closed. I never did get to finish my record, maybe this a chance to share my songs. Michael's first live show came at 13. In 1997 he moved to New York and got a break working for a project at Michael Bolton's studio where he met Naples. Today, Michael works out of his moomba studios as a producer.
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M. Rogers & S. Young
Send Me On My Way
Matthew Rogers' writing spans multiple genres from Pop to Bluegrass to Country. His diverse musical upbringing has enabled him to separate himself from conventional songwriting norms. With the added assistance of engineering whiz Scott Young, Matthew continues to expand an already impressive portfolio of original compositions.
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M. Doane & A. Milazzo
Close To Me
Michael Doane & Ann Marie Milazzo ("Close to Me") have written over a 100 songs together since meeting on a rock & roll tour of Europe. Their many collaborations span several genres: recordings (pop, r&b, rock, country), live shows, theatre, and more recently, screen & television writing.
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Nelson Kole
Someday
Nelson is a professional musician and has been playing piano, conducting and arranging music his whole life. One of his dreams has been to have a successful artist with great pipes, expression and feeling record and release one of his songs He's hoping the public will recognize his ability to write a simple, yet memorable song with lyrics that inspire.
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R.J. Martinez & Stacy Hogan
Waking In A Dream
Stacy Hogan is a studio producer in Nashville. He's written songs for film soundtracks as well as his own successful rock band - Spout's music - which has been featured on many shows. Born and raised in NY but now living in L.A., Martinez’s songwriting is focused in the areas of pop/rock and contemporary country.
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Reed Waddle
I Saw Stars
Reed is always working on any number of unfinished songs... they are a reflection of his life. He is a 3-time International Songwriting Competition semi-finalist and 2-time finalist. He is currently recording his fourth independent release of all original music. Reed was recently a songwriting partner of John Oates of Hall and Oates, and has played music live all over the country - but mostly near his Florida home.
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Robin Randall & Diana DeWitt
All The Love Your Heart Can Hold
My mother and I started writing songs together when I was 15 yrs old... We were a great team till she passed away in 2002. My best friend Diana is an amazing singer-songwriter, and we've been blessed to be friends for a long time... This song was written with both of them.
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Ray Grant & Sam Sims
The Next Big Thing
Ray grew up in Chicago's housing projects. He left to attend The University of Iowa receiving a B.A. in English, then a Masters degree in poetry from the Writers Workshop at The University of Iowa. Sam started playing bass guitar at age 12 studying Stanley Clarke, Jaco, Verdine White and Louis Johnson. He attended Morehouse College. After college he went on to play for Janet Jackson, K.D. Lang, Michael Jackson, and many others.
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Drew Yowell & Byron Zanos
Secrets And Lies
Zanos received honors from the 2006 We Are Listening Awards (Berklee College of Music) and the Billboard World Song Contest. Zanos' new release "Still in a Fight" will be released this Summer. Drew Yowell has an unwaivering passion for the art of music. Born and raised in New Jersey, Drew started writing songs at the age of 12 and now writes and produces for talented artists such as Zanos.