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Songwriting Contest

Songwriting Contest

The Franklin Fire Department has launched a songwriting contest in honor of Fire Prevention Month.

Write and record your original song to help promote this year’s Fire Prevention Month theme: “Don’t wait – Check the date!  Replace smoke alarms every 10 years!”  The contest is open to those who live and work in Williamson County, ages 13 and older, in all genres.  Submissions will be accepted through December 16, 2016.

The grand prize winner will receive a one-hour mentoring session with hit songwriter Ed Hill, BMI Songwriter of the Year (2006) and dinner courtesy of Scout’s Pub.  Hill’s hits include:

  • “It Matters To Me” recorded by Faith Hill
  • “Georgia Rain” recorded be Trisha Yearwood
  • “Find Out Who Your Friends Are” recorded by Tracy Lawrence
  • “Just Fishin’” recorded by Trace Adkins

For official rules and additional prizes visit www.franklintn.gov/songcontest.

FFD SONG CONTEST PROMOTIONAL VIDEO