The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Announces 2017 Country Music Winners

April 19, 2018 -- The International Songwriting Competition (ISC), widely recognized as the most prestigious and respected songwriting competition in the world, is pleased to announce its 2017 winners. Created in 2002, ISC received more than 16,000 entries from almost 140 countries. Total prizes include more than $175,000 in cash and merchandise, including a Grand Prize consisting of $25,000 in cash (USD) and over $35,000 in additional prizes.

The Grand Prize winners this year are Nicholas Miller (better known as Illenium), Annika Wells, Kate Morgan, and Michael Biancaniello for the EDM song “Crawl Outta Love Ft. Annika Wells.

Taking home First Place in the Country category is Jerrod Phillips (Nashville, TN, USA) for the song I Won't Say. Second Place is awarded to Camille Rae (Mt. Vernon, KY, USA) for 80 Down 65, and Third Place goes to Johnny Simmen, Hunter Leath, and Matt McGinn (Toronto, ON, Canada; Nashville, TN, USA; and Memphis, TN, USA) for Tequila.

"The best Country songs either tell a story or elicit an emotional response," says ISC Founder and Director, Candace Avery. "The winning songs do just this, whether it be with a heartfelt ballad or relatable storytelling with a contemporary feel. We are very honored to recognize these artists for their songwriting achievements."

ISC winners hail from all over the world (61% of this year’s winners come from outside the USA) and range from talented amateurs to seasoned songwriting veterans. The 23 categories include all genres of contemporary music, from Country to EDM to Rock to Pop to R&B/Hip-Hop, and more.

For a complete list of ISC 2017 winners and to hear the winning songs, go to: http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/winners.

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