[Ottawamusicians] Canadian Songwriters Shine In The International Songwriting Competition

Hi, I’m emailing to let you know that the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced its 2009 winners. We are very pleased to tell you that ... out of almost 15,000 entries, songwriters hailing from Canada made a huge splash in ISC this year, winning five First Places, two Second Places, and many Honorable Mentions in various categories. This is a remarkable win for Canadians and clearly reflects the depth and diversity of talent coming out of the Canadian music scene. ISC prizes include more than $150,000 (USD) in cash and merchandise and are shared by 65 winners in 21 categories. We sincerely hope that you will lend these talented songwriters your support and encouragement and help to spread the word about their accomplishments. I have included below a press release listing the Canadian winners. If you need additional information about the ISC winners and the competition, please contact me. You can download low res photos of the winners at http://www.listmanagerservices.com/link.php?M=96043827&N=27312&L=... A high-res photo of the Grand Prize winner is available at http://www.listmanagerservices.com/link.php?M=96043827&N=27312&L=... Thank you very much! Best Regards, Candace Avery Founder/Director International Songwriting Competition 1307 Eastland Ave Nashville, TN 37206 Phone: 615.251.4441 Fax: 615.251.4442 songwritingcompetition.com Canadian Songwriters Shine In The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) For Immediate Release – May 4, 2009 –The International Songwriting Competition (ISC), the world's leading global songwriting event, is pleased to announce its 2009 winners. Out of almost 15,000 entries, songwriters hailing from Canada have won five First Places, two Second Places, and many Honorable Mentions in various categories. This is a remarkable win for Canadians and reflects the depth and diversity of talent coming out of the Canadian music scene. More than $150,000 in cash and prizes will be shared among the 65 winners, including an overall Grand Prize of $25,000 (US) and more than $20,000 in musical equipment and services. With judges ranging from Tom Waits, Steve Winwood, Jeff Beck, Robbie Williams, McCoy Tyner, Loretta Lynn, Jerry Lee Lewis, Robert Smith (The Cure) and many more (as well as seven record label Presidents), winning ISC is an accomplishment that recognizes excellence in the craft of songwriting. See below for the complete list of judges. The 2009 Grand Prize is awarded to King Charles of London, England for his song “Love Lust,” entered into the Rock category. In addition to the Grand Prize winner, many Canadian songwriters also share in the prestige and kudos of winning their respective categories. FIRST PLACE WINNERS Suzie Vinnick and Dan Kershaw First Place in the Blues category is award to the powerfully-voiced and award- winning, Suzie Vinnick and Dan Kershaw of Toronto, ON for their song "Sometimes I Think I Can Fly." Not only has Suzie previously been an ISC winner in the Blues category but she has also been a six-time Canadian Maple Blues Awards winner and a Juno nominee for her third album Happy Here. Dan Kershaw is also a Juno-nominated songwriter when he was the lead singer for the (Flying Burrito Brothers inspired) Brothers Cosmoline band. Dan Bremnes Winning First Place in the Gospel/Christian category for his song "You Are" is Salmon Arm, BC songwriter Dan Bremnes. After winning a local music competition to play the Van Warped tour in Calgary while still in high school, Dan has since been making inroads in the Canadian music scene with national airplay across Canadian Christian radio stations with his new EP titled Beautiful. The first single of the EP, "This Life," was also selected as the "Best Of BC" by radio station Virgin 95.3 in March of this year. Chris McKhool and Kevin Laliberte (Sultans Of String) Awarded First Place in the Instrumental category for their song "Yalla Yalla" are Chris Mckhool and Kevin Laliberte from the multi-award winning Toronto 5 piece act Sultans Of String. This is the second year in a row that the Sultans have won with ISC, and they have also been nominated for a 2010 Juno with their album also titled Yalla Yalla and for a Canadian Independent Music Awards for favorite World Artist or Group. Sam Roberts and Dave Pawsey Winning First Place in the Music Video category is Montreal, QC artist Sam Roberts and Director Dave Pawsey for the song "Them Kids," the lead single for Sam's latest album Love At The End Of The World. The album has already debuted at #1 on the Canadian album charts, and won Rock Album of the Year at the 2009 Juno awards. Dave Pawsey is an award-winning director and computer animator who has won numerous Juno and Much Music video awards including video of the year for the Sam Robert song "Bridge To Nowhere". Victoria Leone Awarded First Place in the Teen category is 16-year old Scarborough, ON songwriter Victoria Leone. This talented up-and-coming singer/songwriter's performance career actually started in acting at the age of 10, and she’s held lead and support roles in different projects on TV, film and stage in Canada. A self proclaimed perfectionist, she continues to challenge herself and trains in vocals, acting and dance both privately and through her classes at Wexford School of the Arts. As the First Place winner of the Teen category, she has also won a full scholarship to Berklee College of Music’s 5-Week Summer Performance Program. SECOND PLACE WINNERS Tea Petrovic (Tea), Dane Deviller, and Krischan Grohne Winning Second Place in the R&B/Hip-Hop category are Vancouver, BC songwriters Tea Petrovic (Tea), Dane Deviller, and Krischan Grohne for their song "In A Minute." Also winning First Place in the same category last year with her song "Fire & Flame", Serbian born Téa and her band have played over 100 shows (including a performance on CTV's Good Morning Canada, Global Morning News, and the Urban Rush). Dane has written and produced songs that have sold over 40 million records worldwide, reaching the top of the charts with artists Kelly Rowland, Jessica Simpson, Hedley, Stacie Orrico, The Corrs, 98 Degrees, Laura Pausini, LFO, Amy Grant and Jim Brickman. Andrew Queen Awarded Second Place in the Children's Music category is Andrew Queen of Campbellford ON for his song "Big Troubles For Little Red." With his latest release, Too Tall, Andrew draws his listeners into the woods for a lively campfire session of side-splitting action songs, fairytale tunes, and old favorites. With high energy, big laughs, and tall tales, Andrew dishes up one super-sized order of fun! HONORABLE MENTIONS AAA Gordie Sampson, Jay Smith, JT Harding “We Are Young And So Is The Night” Halifax, NS, Canada Americana Kirsten Jones “Bittersweet Grand Canyon” Toronto, ON, Canada Gordie Tentrees, Jennie Sosnowski “Mercy Or Sin” Whitehorse, YK, Canada Barzin Hosseini-Rad (Barzin) “When It Falls Apart” Toronto, ON, Canada Blues Dale Boyle “Crack In The Pavement “ Montreal, QC, Canada Jack de Keyzer “The Way That I Love You” Whitby, ON, Canada Alannah Myles, Gary Nicholson, Marshall Chapman (Alannah Myles) “Trouble” Toronto, ON, Canada Children's Music Dinah Desrochers, Christina Jones, Gordon Howard, Tammy Hudgeon (The Kerplunks) “Eggs” Gabriola Island, BC, Canada Comedy Ryan Funk (Catskill) “Sugar Town (Ft. Clinton Sparks)” Winnipeg, MB, Canada George Bowser, Rick Elger (Bowser And Blue) “Working Where The Sun Don't Shine (The Colorectal Surgeon's Song)” Westmount East, QC, Canada Country Jolene Keats, Sharlene Loveless, Jaylene Johnson, Chris Burke Gaffney (The Keats) “Give Me A Ring” Gambo, NL, Canada Dance/Electronica Jake Chec, Sy Sylver “Hypnotized” Etobicoke, ON, Canada John Malik “Vivacity” London, ON, Canada Folk/Singer-Songwriter Helen Austin “All The Letters” Comox Valley, BC, Canada Archie Gillis “The Teapot Song” Halifax, NS, Canada Gospel/Christian Amanda Stott, Dustin Burnett “I Still Need The Fire” Manitoba, Canada Blair Stephen Lane, Peter Daniel Newman “Only One” Roberts, NL, Canada Sarah Walker “Overflow” Toronto, ON, Canada Instrumental Samantha Robichaud “A Song For Daniel” Riverview, NB, Canada Bernard Falaise, Pascal Globensky, Raomi Leclerc, Nicolas Masino (Miriodor) “Dare Devil” Montreal, QC, Canada Brian Kobayakawa (The Creaking Tree String Quartet) “John And Edna” Toronto, ON, Canada Jazz Sundar Viswanathan “Samsara (First Movement from Kanishka Suite)” Brampton, ON, Canada Music Video Justin Hewitt, Directed by Jeremy Lutter “Close Your Eyes” Victoria, BC, Canada Sam Roberts, Directed by Dave Pawsey “Detroit '67” Montreal, QC, Canada Performance Chris Sytnyk, Alison Maclean, Chris Iannnou (Calling Wendy) “Lovelorn” Toronto, ON, Canada Joel Plaskett “Through & Through & Through” Halifax, NL, Canada Pop/Top 40 Jaylene Johnson, Link Tipton “Falling Star” Winnipeg, MB, Canada R&B/Hip-Hop Ryan Funk “Kanye” Winnipeg, MB, Canada Ashleigh Eymann “Qualified” Vancouver, BC, Canada Teen Rachael Schroeder “White House” Calgary, AB, Canada World Yiannis Kapoulas “Olympia” Hamilton, ON, Canada For a complete list of all ISC winners, please go to: http://www.listmanagerservices.com/link.php?M=96043827&N=27312&L=... ISC 2009 JUDGES: Recording Artists: Kings of Leon; Tom Waits; Journey; Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20); Timbaland; Wynonna; Jeff Beck; Loretta Lynn; McCoy Tyner; Steve Winwood; Michael W. Smith; Alejandro Sanz; Robbie Williams; Black Francis (The Pixies); Robert Smith (The Cure); Adele; James Mercer (The Shins); Jerry Lee Lewis; Jeremy Camp; Darryl McDaniels (Run DMC); John Mayall; Chris Hillman (The Byrds); Youssou N’Dour; John Scofield; Gary Lightbody (Snow Patrol); Ray Wylie Hubbard; Matt Thiessen (Relient K); James Cotton; Sasha; John Digweed; Robert Earl Keen; Jeffrey Steele; Mario; Toots Hibbert (Toots & The Maytals); Craig Morgan; DJ Tiesto; Baaba Maal; “Weird Al” Yankovic; Sandra Bernhard Industry Executives: Monte Lipman (President, Universal Republic Records); Seymour Stein (Chairman/CEO, Sire Records); Amanda Ghost (President, Epic Records); Ric Arboit (President, Nettwerk Music Group); James Diener (President, A&M/Octone Records); Amy Doyle (Sr. VP Music & Talent, MTV); Brian Malouf (VP A&R, Walt Disney Records); Mitchell Cohen (VP A&R, Verve Music Group); Kim Buie (VP A&R, Lost Highway); Rick Krim (Executive VP Talent & Music Programming, VH1); Dan Storper (President, Putamayo World Music); Bruce Iglauer (Founder/President, Alligator Records); Lisa Ramsey Perkins (Sr. Director A&R, Sony Nashville); Angel Carrasco (Sr. VP A&R, Latin America Sony/BMG); Cory Robbins (President, Robbins Entertainment); Steve Lillywhite (Producer); Douglas C. Cohn (Sr. VP Music Marketing & Talent, Nickelodeon); Dr. Demento (Radio Host, The Dr. Demento Show) Sponsors included: Gibson, ASCAP, Berklee College Of Music, Disc Makers, D'Addario, Shure, JamHub, Thayers, FanCue, M-Audio, Onlinegigs, SongU.com, The Music Business Registry, Tanager AudioWorks, Shari's Berries, Independent Mastering, Indie Venue Bible, George Stein, Esq., Sonicbids, Taxi, music Submit, CelebrityAccess, and Alphabet Arm Design ISC is now accepting entries for 2010. Go to http://www.listmanagerservices.com/link.php?M=96043827&N=27312&L=... for an entry form and more information. International Songwriting Competition 1307 Eastland Ave Nashville, TN 37206 Phone: 615.251.4441 Fax: 615.251.4442 songwritingcompetition.com #### Click this link to unsubscribe: http://www.listmanagerservices.com/unsubscribe.php?M=96043827&N=27312...