"Gave You Up" Roughdraft

Elizabeth Makris is a Nashville-based songwriter originally from Baltimore, Maryland. Her work has garnered over five million streams, including three major label cuts achieved within just a year of collaborating with Norwegian-Italian viral sensation Alessandra. Elizabeth holds a degree from NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study (Class of 2022) and completed an intensive nine-month songwriting program at Norway’s Lillehammer Institute of Music Production and Industries (LIMPI) in 2023, where she worked under the guidance of top industry hitmakers. Her growing catalog reflects a dynamic blend of thoughtful storytelling and playful creativity, establishing her as a rising songwriter and sought-after collaborator for artists across various genres.

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For 25 years, the Nashville Songwriters Association has offered their annual Song Contest as an opportunity for unsigned songwriters around the world to submit their work for professional feedback and a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes and industry access! Now in partnership with SoundCloud, the Top 10 finalists are featured here by SoundCloud Selects where a fan favorite will be chosen by voters.

Elizabeth Makris - Downward Spiral

Rachel Harvey Hill is a Nashville-based songwriter. She was awarded a Bluebird Golden Pick in 2022 and won the 2019 New England Songwriting Competition, Pop-Rock category.  As an Air Force spouse and an artist with the non-profit, Operation Encore, Rachel is privileged to regularly play her songs alongside fellow members of the military community at events across the country. She also enjoys playing writers’ rounds in the Nashville area. 

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For 25 years, the Nashville Songwriters Association has offered their annual Song Contest as an opportunity for unsigned songwriters around the world to submit their work for professional feedback and a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes and industry access! Now in partnership with SoundCloud, the Top 10 finalists are featured here by SoundCloud Selects where a fan favorite will be chosen by voters.

Rachel Harvey Hill - Barkley Lake

Sam Blasko is a Nashville songwriter originally from Youngstown, Ohio. She draws inspiration from country music’s timeless storytelling, classic melodies, and clever lyrics. At the end of the day, she believes it's all about the song, the story, and the way it makes you feel. With over 3 million streams and nearly 30 cuts as an independent songwriter, Sam is only just getting started in her career. She regularly plays shows in Nashville at The Bluebird Cafe & The Listening Room, and across the country in various cities with Sofar Sounds.

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For 25 years, the Nashville Songwriters Association has offered their annual Song Contest as an opportunity for unsigned songwriters around the world to submit their work for professional feedback and a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes and industry access! Now in partnership with SoundCloud, the Top 10 finalists are featured here by SoundCloud Selects where a fan favorite will be chosen by voters.

Sam Blasko - Second Wife

Alex Lomartire, a native of Dover, New Hampshire, is a country songwriter and artist who blends the soul of classic country with the dynamic and vibrant interpretations of the genre’s modern flare. Growing up an hour from a divided highway, Lomartire connected with the stories that country music shared and is influenced by artists such as Eric Church, George Strait, and James Taylor. A graduate of Belmont University, he worked on his songwriting and artistic crafts alongside industry leaders throughout his time as a student. Since graduation, he has been writing full-time and continues to hone his songwriting craft. Recent collaborators include, Jaan Harrison Kohm, Julia Morey, Lauryn Marie Hedges, Sara Ashton Copelan, Sara Kelly, Carter Windham, Kaitlyn Croker, and Bri Aspen. 

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For 25 years, the Nashville Songwriters Association has offered their annual Song Contest as an opportunity for unsigned songwriters around the world to submit their work for professional feedback and a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes and industry access! Now in partnership with SoundCloud, the Top 10 finalists are featured here by SoundCloud Selects where a fan favorite will be chosen by voters.

Alex Lomartire - It's Easier Said

Brad McKinney is a Kentucky-born singer/songwriter now residing in Nashville.  The husband and father of 3 has been writing diligently since 2013, and has built many publisher, artist, and pro writer relationships.   He has accumulated many cuts, self releases, and accolades throughout the years, most recently being recognized as the winner of the American Songwriter 2025 Session One Lyric Contest.  On any given day, you can find Brad writing with Music Row's finest! 
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For 25 years, the Nashville Songwriters Association has offered their annual Song Contest as an opportunity for unsigned songwriters around the world to submit their work for professional feedback and a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes and industry access! Now in partnership with SoundCloud, the Top 10 finalists are featured here by SoundCloud Selects where a fan favorite will be chosen by voters.

Brad McKinney - Single Of The Year

Josie Bisto began her songwriting career in the commercial country market after moving to Nashville in 2015. With over 50 cuts, her songs have been played on numerous stations and stages: including the world-renowned Grand Ole Opry and the legendary Bluebird Cafe. She also quickly fell in love with the freedom of the sync world where she developed a poetic style of writing that hits heavy on rhyme and alliteration to create an emotional backdrop. Her sync catalog includes over 125 one-stop fully mastered tracks. 

Growing up she listened to everything from rap to country; crediting her vast musical interests to her ability to seamlessly transition between genres when writing. She has joined forces with numerous pro-writers including Victoria Banks, Jay Brunswick, Lance Carpenter, Steve Dean, Marty Dodson, Jeffrey East, Jeffrey Garrison, Brandon James, Kyle Jefferson, Billy Lee, Lo Lind, Riley Roth, Kyle Schlienger, Keesy Timmer, Cyndi Torres and Brian White to name a few.  

Josie has also created several strong co-writing teams with up-and-coming artists & producers in an effort to build a catalog of value. Her greatest joy in co-writing is helping an artist find and develop their unique sound. Beyond the lyrics, Josie often has a hand in release planning, album art, photo shoots and social content for the artists she believes in; which includes two of her favorite artists & her co-writers on "Love Lies" - Meagan Allen & Corben Champoux. Both have released their own unique version of this song! She also helped with developing and the recent launch of husband AJ Bisto's "Key of G live!", a Tribute to Garth Brooks! 
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For 25 years, the Nashville Songwriters Association has offered their annual Song Contest as an opportunity for unsigned songwriters around the world to submit their work for professional feedback and a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes and industry access! Now in partnership with SoundCloud, the Top 10 finalists are featured here by SoundCloud Top 10 Selects where a fan favorite will be chosen by voters.

Josie Bisto - Love Lies

Speakers (Cover of Sam Hunt)

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Caitlyn Wolfe Music

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