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A historic achievement sets the stage as entries now open for the 30th anniversary of this renowned global music contest...
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NASHVILLE SPECIAL! Songwriting guide to Music City, featuring Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony, Sam Palladio, Sunny Sweeney, Chase Rice, Hannah Wicklund,...
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How I wrote 'Walking In Memphis' by Marc Cohn
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Leo Green: My Songwriting Hero, Van Morrison
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How I wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How I wrote 'Iris' by Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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How we wrote: 'Eyes On Fire' by Blue Foundation's Tobias Wilner
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How I wrote ‘Save Tonight’ by Eagle-Eye Cherry
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How I wrote ''74-'75' by The Connells
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