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Session I - OPEN
Open - January 15, 2008
Deadline - June 15,
2008
Winner Announcement -
September 1, 2008
12 Grand Prize Winners (one in each category) and
36 Finalists (three in each category)
Session II - Closed
Open - June 16, 2008
Deadline - December
15, 2008
Winner Announcement -
March 1, 2009
12 Grand Prize Winners (one in each category) and
36 Finalists (three in each category)
12 Lennon Awards
Winner Announcement -
May 1, 2009
Grand Prize Winners of Session I and Session II
will compete head-to-head in an online voting battle to become the Lennon
Award Winner in their respective category.
Maxell Song of the Year
Winner Announcement -
July, 2009
The 12 Lennon Award Winners will compete for the Maxell Song of the
Year and $20,000.
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Meet the Judges
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The noted singers/songwriters,
performers and industry veterans listed below help to judge
the John Lennon Songwriting Contest
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Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas
(will.i.am/A&M) Starting off at the
age of 8 on Kids Incorporate Fergie was bound for
celebrity. She would join the all-girl group Wild Orchid
in the mid 90's and eventually the Black Eyed Peas in 2003
and has since received a GRAMMY and 6 Grammy nominations. |
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John Legend
(Good Music/Sony Urban) John's smash
album Get Lifted debuted at #7 and stayed in top
10 for 12 weeks. Undoubtedly one of the hottest new songwriters
/ performers on the scene, John Legend has sold 120 thousand
records with no end in sight. |
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The Veronicas
The dynamic duo Lisa and Jess of The Veronicas from Brisbane, Australia,
have recently released their hit-single "4ever" which reached as hi as #6 on TRL. The 20-year-old singer/songwriters will be releasing their first debut album The Secret Life Of The Veronicas
which will be on shelves early 2006. With looks to kill and a lifetime of
performing experience these two really know how to wow an audience. |
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Natasha Bedingfield
With a number one single in America, a combined total of over six million units shifted worldwide, and most recently a #3 US Chart debut for her second record, Natasha Bedingfield is the UK's biggest female pop star bar none.
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Jesse Harris
Jesse Harris is a singer/songwriter
from New York City. In 2003 he won the Grammy Award for Song
Of the Year for Norah Jones’s rendition of “Don’t
Know Why”. He wrote four other songs for that album
and also appeared as guitarist. His songs have been recorded
by many artists, including Madeleine Peyroux, Lizz Wright
and Pat Metheny. As a guitarist he has played on a wide range
of albums, including the new Bright Eyes “I’m
Wide Awake, It’s Morning” and the forthcoming
debut by Tristan Prettyman “Twentythree”. |
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D12
With a lineup that includes sharp tongued Eminem,
crazy cat Bizarre, beatmaster Kon Artis, laid-back Swift, chilled-out Kuniva
and freestyle king Proof, the group's debut disc received rave reviews in the press.
So what if Eminem has nine Grammys and one Oscar; so what if Mr. Shady has proven
himself as a film star and America's most popular rapper, when D12 is in the house,
he’s just another group member.
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Matt Pinfield
Matt has been around music his
entire life and in 1995, he became the permanent host of the
influential MTV show "120 MINUTES". Within a year,
he became a staple on MTV, hosting a variety of shows- including
"PINFIELD SUITE", "PINFIELD PRESENTS",
"MTV LIVE" and over 100 specials.
Matt is now Senior Director of A & R and Artist Development
for Columbia Records and continues to host tv and radio shows,
writes, and remains one of the most appreciated and recognized
personalities in the music and entertainment industry.
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Bob Weir
A founding member of the Grateful
Dead, Bob Weir's musical legacy (separate from its cultural
implications) will be of an utterly strange rhythm guitar
player and songwriter who grew up in one of the most lasting
outside bands of the 1960s. Playing with the Dead until their
dissolution following the death of Jerry Garcia in 1995, Weir has
since made his musical homes in Ratdog and the Other Ones. |
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Al Jarreau
5 time Grammy winner and crossover legend,
Al Jarreau continues to be considered one of the best singers
of his generation. Al is one of the rare artists who have won Grammy's
in three categories; Jazz, Pop and R&B. His vocal style is one of the world's
most precious treasures. His innovative musical expressions have made him
one of the most exciting and critically-acclaimed performers of our time.
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Ryan Shaw
This 26-year-old singer/songwriter from Decatur, Georgia is out to revive the passion and soul of the Golden Age of Rhythm & Blues (1960-1972) for a new generation. His Razor and Tie debut album, This Is Ryan Shaw, combines a powerfully expressive voice with a clutch of great songs both classic and new — and a state-of-the-art, in-your-face sound that makes it impossible to sit still. |
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The Bacon Brothers
(Forosoco Music) These guys have
seen it all! With Kevin's diverse acting repertoire and Michael's
classical music background, the Bacon Brothers have all the
ingredients needed to wow audiences. |
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Ken Komisar
(VP of A&R, Sony Music) As an
industry veteran, Ken has worked with such artists as Ricky
Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Dr. Dre and Eazy-E, Suicidal Tendencies
and Marc Anthony to name a few. You want your music heard
by Ken! |
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