Support varies by program. Some opportunities allow direct entry, while others require an eligible submitter, membership, or peer nomination.

• Grammy Awards

  Presented by the Recording Academy, the Grammy Awards are a peer-voted honor recognizing achievement across recording, songwriting, performance, production and music crafts.

  Entry model

  Eligible submitter required — Recording Academy Online Entry Process

  Entered through the Recording Academy Online Entry Process.

  Our support

  Eligibility, category and entry review; authorized submission.

  Verified August 13, 2026

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• Josie Music Awards

  The Josie Music Awards, produced by The Josie Music Association, recognize artists, creators and music-industry professionals across a broad independent-music category system.

  Entry model

  Open review/submission process — MAC uses the official submission route

  MAC uses the official submission route once a cycle is incorporated.

  Our support

  Eligibility, category and entry review; authorized submission.

  Verified August 13, 2026

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• ISSA Awards

  The International Singer-Songwriters Association Awards recognize independent singer-songwriters, recording artists and related music professionals through member self-nomination, fan participation and peer judging.

  Entry model

  Membership-based entry — registered members self-nominate

  Registered members self-nominate once the cycle is incorporated.

  Our support

  Eligibility and self-nomination review; participation strategy.

  Verified August 13, 2026

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• International Songwriting Competition

  The International Songwriting Competition is a global songwriting contest open to amateur and professional songwriters across a broad set of genre and special categories.

  Entry model

  Open competition entry — one or more categories per song

  Enter a song in one or more categories through official ISC entry.

  Our support

  Eligibility, category and entry review; authorized submission.

  Verified August 13, 2026

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• CMA Awards

  The CMA Awards are a peer-voted Country Music Association honor recognizing achievement across twelve artist, songwriter, musician, recording and music-video categories.

  Entry model

  Peer nomination through the CMA member ballot

  Nominees and winners come from the CMA member ballot process.

  Our support

  Category eligibility review; readiness and nomination guidance.

  Verified August 13, 2026

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