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Singer-songwriter and guitarist 1963Rick Allen, English musician 1963Nita Ambani, Indian businesswoman 1963Mark Hughes, Welsh footballer and manager 1963Big Kenny, American singer-songwriter and guitarist 1962Sharron Davies, English swimmer 1962Magne Furuholmen, Norwegian singer-songwriter and guitarist 1962Anthony Kiedis, American singer-songwriter 1961Louise Boije af Gennäs, Swedish author and screenwriter 1961Anne Donovan, American basketball player and coach (d. 2018) 1961Calvin Johnson, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer 1961Heng Swee Keat, Singaporean politician 1960Tim Cook, American businessman and engineer, current CEO of Apple Inc. 1960Fernando Valenzuela, Mexican baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (d. 2024) 1959Susanna Clarke, English author and educator 1958Mark Austin, English journalist 1958Robert Hart, English singer-songwriter 1958Rachel Ticotin, American actress 1957Lyle Lovett, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer 1957Murray Pierce, New Zealand rugby player 1955Beth Leavel, American actress and singer 1953Jan Davis, American engineer and astronaut 1953Paul Wellings, English ecologist and academic 1951Ronald Bell, American singer-songwriter, saxophonist, and producer (d. 2020) 1951Fabrice Luchini, French actor and screenwriter 1951Craig Serjeant, Australian cricketer and chemist 1950Mitch Kapor, American computer programmer and businessman, founded Lotus Software and Electronic Frontier Foundation 1950Robert B. Laughlin, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate 1950Dan Peek, American singer-songwriter and musician (d. 2011) 1949Jeannie Berlin, American actress 1949David Foster, Canadian singer-songwriter, keyboard player, and producer 1949Michael D. Griffin, American physicist and engineer 1949Belita Moreno, American actress and acting coach 1948Amani Abeid Karume, Zanzibar accountant and politician, 6th President of Zanzibar 1948Mike Mendoza, English radio host and politician 1948Phil Myre, Canadian ice hockey player and coach 1948Bill Woodrow, English sculptor and academic 1947Ted Hendricks, Guatemalan-American football player 1947Nick Owen, English journalist 1947Jim Steinman, American songwriter and producer (d. 2021) 1946Ric Grech, British rock musician (d. 1990) 1946Yuko Shimizu, Japanese graphic designer, created Hello Kitty 1945Narendra Dabholkar, Indian author and activist, founded Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (d. 2013) 1945John Williamson, Australian singer-songwriter 1944Kinky Friedman, American singer-songwriter and author (d. 2024) 1944Rafic Hariri, Lebanese businessman and politician 60th Prime Minister of Lebanon (d. 2005) 1944Bobby Heenan, American wrestler, manager, and sportscaster (d. 2017) 1944Oscar Temaru, French-Polynesian soldier and politician, President of French Polynesia 1943Salvatore Adamo, Italian-Belgian singer-songwriter 1943Jacques Attali, French economist and civil servant 1942Larry Flynt, American publisher, founded Larry Flynt Publications (d. 2021) 1942Ralph Klein, Canadian journalist and politician, 12th Premier of Alberta (d. 2013) 1942Marcia Wallace, American actress and comedian (d. 2013) 1941Alfio Basile, Argentinian footballer and manager 1941Joe Caldwell, American basketball player 1941Robert Foxworth, American actor and director 1941John Pullin, English rugby player (d.

For 31 years, the American Songwriter Lyric Contest has helped thousands of songwriters become involved in our community. Established in 1984, America Songwriter magazine sponsors six (6) contests per year that run in conjunction with each issue published. Entrants should send lyric sheet only, no cassettes or musical direction.PRIZES: The winning lyric, along with three (3) additional runners-up and ten (10) honorable mentions from each contest, will be published in the issue of American Songwriter that follows the deadline of each contest.First Place: First place winner also receives a Gibson SJ-100 Walnut Guitar and a Shure SM58 Microphone.CLICK HERE FOR RULES AND DEADLINESCLICK HERE FOR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSCLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2016 JUDGESPARTNERS: The Lyric Contest is presented by American Songwriter Magazine and sponsored by Gibson Guitars and Shure Microphones. (NOTE: Apple is not a sponsor or involved in the Contest or activity in any manner.)EDITORIAL COVERAGE: One of the four finalists will also be chosen for American Songwriter’s one-page Q&A feature in the print issue and online.YEARLY GRAND PRIZE: One bi-monthly First Place winner will win a round-trip domestic flight to Nashville for a “Dream Co-writing Session” with Mary Gauthier. The winner will also receive a full band demo recording session at Omni Sound Studios.* Past Grand Prize Lyric Contest winners have co-written with hit songwriters such as Elizabeth Cook, Ashley Monroe, Lee Brice, Hayes Carll, Chris Young, Rodney Crowell, Bobby Braddock and Chris Stapleton.ENTER THROUGH SONGSPACE.COMENTER BY MAILNOTE: Entry form is not required. Simply include Full Name, Mailing Address, Phone & Email with Lyrics & Entry Fee.Mail to: American Songwriter, ATTN: Lyric Contest, PO Box 330249, Nashville TN, 37203(Note to some users: try right-clicking the “Download PDF” image and “Open Link in New Window” to print)Feel free to email us at: [email protected] if you have any questions.

In the late '50s and '60s. This was one of the reasons he became an outlaw in music. I love me some Johnny! Elvis Presley Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the "King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined... read moreA beautiful man with a beautiful deep voice. He was the greatest entertainer who ever walked the earth. God bless you, darling Elvis. You gave so much pleasure to millions of people. Rest in peace. When he goes "oohhh," I feel that. Till Lindemann Till Lindemann is a German singer, songwriter, musician, actor, poet, and pyrotechnician. He is best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of the German Neue Deutsche Härte band Rammstein.Listen to Amour. He has such a soothing voice. It can range from sexy to calming, and that's what I love about him. Andrew Eldritch The Newcomers? Kenshi Yonezu ? Masaharu FukuyamaThe Contenders Glenn Danzig Glenn Danzig is an American singer, songwriter, and musician from Lodi, New Jersey. He is the founder of the bands Misfits, Samhain and Danzig. He owns the Evilive record label as well as Verotik, an adult-oriented comic book publishing company. Fernando Ribeiro Fernando Ribeiro has been the lead vocalist for the Portuguese metal band Moonspell since 1992. He sings gothic metal, black metal, doom metal, melodic death metal. Bing Crosby Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby, Jr. was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark warm bass-baritone voice made him one of the most popular recording artists of the pre rock and roll era. Jim Morrison James Douglas "Jim" Morrison was an American singer, songwriter, and poet best remembered as the lead singer of the Doors.Jim Morrison has the best deep voice. Billy Idol William Michael Albert Broad, known professionally by his stage name Billy Idol, is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor. Bill Medley Hank Williams Hiram King "Hank" Williams, was an American singer-songwriter and musician. His band was called "The Driftin' Cowboys" Levi Stubbs Levi Stubbs was an American baritone singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the R&B group the Four Tops, a band known for a variety of Motown hit records and other songs created in the 1960s and 1970s. Matt Barlow Matthew 'Matt' Barlow is an American heavy metal singer and police officer. He was the lead singer for Iced Earth in the 1990s and 2000s. He is currently the lead singer for Ashes of Ares. After the September 11 terrorist attacks Matt Barlow decided to become a police officer and contribute to the "real... read more Eric Burdon Eric Victor Burdon is an English singer-songwriter and actor. He was previously the vocalist of rock band The Animals and funk band War. He is regarded as one of the British Invasion's most distinct singers with his deep, powerful blues-rock voice. George Ezra