• - Entry and song submission fees will be accepted between March 1 - April 30, 2026.
• - The contest is open to original songs by writers who derive less than 50% of their income from songwriting. This does not include payments for live performances as an artist or singer-songwriter. The person entering the contest and all co-writers must meet the eligibility requirements.
• - Email submission to: maria@commongroundonthehill.org
• - Attach an .mp3 of the song and a Word file of the lyrics to an email or include lyrics in the body of the email.
• - Include name, address and phone number for the writer making a submission.
• - List the names of any co-writers in the email.
• - Remember to remove songwriter names and personal identifiers from the .mp3 and lyric files.
• - Put CGOTH Song Contest Entry in the subject line of your email. Multiple songs may be entered, but each entry must arrive in a separate email. Entries by snail mail, overnight delivery services, etc., are not allowed.
• - All entries and entry fees must be received by 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2026.
• - Entry fees are not refundable, and submissions are not returnable

Proceeds benefit scholarships to Common Ground on the Hill's Traditions Weeks.

Winners will be announced on May 15, 2026.