Entry Guidelines

To ensure clarity and fairness, all entrants must follow these submission rules for the Modern Sound Worship Song Contest.

Eligibility

  • Open to U.S.-based solo artists ages 18 and up

  • Solo-written songs only (no co-writes, groups, or duos)

  • Entrant must own or control all rights to the submitted song

  • Songs must be original, faith-centered, and not yet released on streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.)

  • Previously written songs are allowed as long as they remain unreleased

Song Requirements

  • Video performance required (simple phone recordings welcome)

  • Song length must be between 2–6 minutes

  • Content must be lyrically appropriate for Christian audiences

  • No covers, public domain material, or unauthorized collaborations

Each submission must include:

  • A video of the solo performance

  • Full lyrics (typed or PDF)

  • Songwriter credits (entrant only)

  • A short artist bio or statement

  • One clear artist photo

Entry Fee

  • Contest is free to enter in 2025

  • Duplicate entries will be disqualified

Deadlines

  • Submission Window: October 3 – October 31, 2025

  • All materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM CT on October 31, 2025

  • Late entries will not be accepted

Public Voting & Promotion

  • Top submissions may be featured across Modern Sound platforms during the Fan Favorite voting round

  • Entrants are encouraged to promote their song and rally community support

Grounds for Disqualification

Entries will be disqualified if they:

  • Include non-original, offensive, or non-worship-focused content

  • Use copyrighted material not owned or controlled by the entrant

  • Are submitted late or missing required materials

  • Include additional performers or co-writers