Wilkesboro, N.C. — The submission deadline for the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest, hosted by MerleFest 2010 presented by Lowe’s, is fast approaching. All entries must be received by February 18, 2010….

Wilkesboro, N.C., — MerleFest 2010, presented by Lowe’s, is proud once again to host the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest. Now in its 18th year, the contest is an extraordinary opportunity for aspiring writers to have their original songs heard and judged by a panel of Nashville music industry professionals, under the direction of this year’s volunteer contest chairperson, Grammy^®-winning singer/songwriter Jim Lauderdale….

WILKESBORO, N.C. (April 28, 2009)–The 17th annual Chris Austin Songwriting Contest, held during MerleFest 2009 presented by Lowe’s, is proud to announce this year’s winners. The following six writers have now joined an elite group of previous winners which also includes Gillian Welch, Tift Merritt, Michael Reno Harrell, Adrienne Young, Martha Scanlan, David Via and Johnny Williams:…

Wilkesboro, N.C. — Finalists have been selected for the 17th annual Chris Austin Songwriting Contest, hosted by MerleFest 2009, scheduled for April 23-26 on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

Writers of the following twelve songs, selected from 840 entries, will compete on the Austin Stage at MerleFest on Friday, April 24, at 2:00 p.m….

Wilkesboro, NC — MerleFest 2009, presented by Lowe’s, is proud once again to host the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest. Now in its 17th year, the contest is an extraordinary opportunity for aspiring writers to have their original songs heard and judged by a panel of Nashville music industry professionals, under the direction of this year’s volunteer contest chairperson, Grammy®-winning singer/songwriter Jim Lauderdale.