Get YOUR song to a legit Record Label Pro!
This event is ONLY for members of Songwriting Pro!
DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15 (end of day)!
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(If you're already a member, check your email or the "MEMBER DISCOUNTS" section of this website for submission instructions.)
"HOLDS & Co-WRITES!"
Patrick is getting attention for himself & his songs!
"heard it on the radio!"
Ave hears his song on the radio!
"Single song contract!"
Naomi earns her first Single Song Publishing Agreement!
The Pro Connect online event exists to connect you and your music to a real, active music professional. It's your opportunity to be heard by real pros in the industry.
How would it feel to watch a publisher as they listen to your best song - and to get their personalized feedback in real time? How would it feel to KNOW you've been heard? And what if they love your song? That's more than just validation that you're doing good work. It's more than just a sense of relief that comes with "well, maybe I'm not crazy for having this dream after all." It's more than just knowing that you belong with the pros.
It's an open door to a real relationship with a music industry insider.
Nobody will ever believe in you and your music... until someone finally does. Back before I ever had a song on the radio, back before I ever landed my first staff songwriting deal, back before I'd even written with any hit writers... I had a relationship. I had a champion. I had ONE music publisher who believed in my song. And he got it into the right hands. That song went on to become a top 5 hit for legendary country artist, Alan Jackson. The song is "Monday Morning Church," and it was my first major cut.
I brought that song with me from Little Rock, Arkansas, to Nashville, Tennessee. And nobody believed in me or that song... until a publisher finally did. And it changed my life.
The Pro Connect event is an opportunity to find your believer. It's a chance to get respect in the industry. It's a chance to get discovered.
Dusty Wells is looking for great Southern Gospel and Country Gospel songs. And I want to connect him with YOU.
Dusty Wells has spent more than four decades in the Christian music industry, building a career that has touched nearly every side of the business, from retail and distribution to marketing, artist development and A&R.
Dusty began his career as a music buyer for a Christian retail chain before becoming one of the early field representatives for legendary Christian label Sparrow Records. He later worked alongside Gospel icons The Rambos, Reba Rambo and Dony McGuire before spending more than 20 years with Word/Curb Records in senior sales, marketing and account-relations roles. He joined New Day Distribution and Daywind in 2017 and eventually took the lead in A&R at Daywind Records.
Today, Dusty works directly with Daywind artists and labels on A&R, song selection, producers, artist development, marketing and career strategy, while also listening for new artists and music. Over the years he has worked alongside artists including Joseph Habedank, Karen Peck & New River, Greater Vision, Tribute Quartet, Brian Free & Assurance, High Road, The LeFevre Quartet, The Sound, Southbound and many others.
ABOUT DAYWIND MUSIC:
Daywind Music Group is home to and works with some of the most respected artists in Gospel, Christian and roots music, including Joseph Habedank, Karen Peck & New River, Greater Vision, Tribute Quartet, Brian Free & Assurance, High Road, The Guardians, Jim & Melissa Brady, Southbound, Scotty Inman, Autumn Nelon and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Who can send in a song for this event?
This event is exclusively for SongwritingPro.com members. If you're a member, check the Member Area, your email, or the private Facebook group for the link. If you're not yet a member, join today!
What does label A&R do?
In simple terms, A&R find hit songs, then work to get them recorded by their label's artists.
Can I send in a full demo or worktape?
Either is acceptable. Our guest is looking for a great song. It doesn't have to be a radio-ready recording.
Can I send in an A.I. Demo?
Yes- A.I. demos are acceptable - as long as the song is 100% written by humans.
If the guest likes my song, will they sign it to a contract?
Entering your song into this event does NOT obligate you to sign away your publishing. You (and any co+writers) retain all rights to your song until and unless you decide to sign a contract.
Will the guest listen to EVERY song that's sent in?
No. The Songwriting Pro team will listen to each and every song that is sent in and choose the top 20 songs that we think will impress our guest. Each song will be heard by a pro songwriter who knows the industry. We will play the "Top 10" songs for our guest during the live event. The next 10 songs, known as the "Top 20" songs, will be given to the guest to review at their convenience.
What if my song already has a co+writer on it?
That's not a problem at all!
What kind of song is the industry guest looking for?
Dusty is looking for great Southern Gospel and Country Gospel songs.
When is the Deadline to send in my song?
Thursday, October 15, 2026 (at the end of the day).
Where do I send my song?
You'll receive instructions on the after-purchase "Thank You" page and via e-mail.
What does it cost?
Only $15 per song submission.
Where can I get more details?
Just keep on reading!
When will the winners be announced?
November 3, 2026 via email, the Songwriting Pro blog and social media
When is the event?
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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- Be Heard: Pitch your song(s) for a label A&R who is actively looking for hits.
- ONLY $15 & ONLY FOR SONGWRITING PRO SUBSCRIBERS!
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Be Heard: Pitch your song(s) for Daywind Music's Dusty Wells, who is actively looking for hit Southern Gospel and Country Gospel songs.
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Make A Real Connection: Have a face-to-face conversation with a real music industry professional.
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Join From Anywhere: Join the event online on Zoom, from anywhere you have an internet connection.
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Every Writer Wins: Every writer who enters a song gets exclusive access to the video replay of the event, which is full of amazing insights and info!
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Event Date: November 10, 2026, 7:30pm-9:00pm Central
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Deadline to Enter: Thursday, October 15, 2026 (end of day)
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Winners Announced: Songwriters who will join the live event will be announced at SongwritingPro.com on November 3, 2026.
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Enter as many songs as you want. Only one song per ticket purchased. Enter as many times as you want.
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Worktapes and demos (and AI demos) are acceptable.
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After you purchase your song submission, you'll find the submission instructions on the "Thank You" page!
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Why You Should Join Pro Connect:
Connect to a Pro who WANTS songs!
Get yourself and your music in front of a hit Music Professional who is actively seeking great songs!
Get Feedback from an Industry Pro!
Get face-to-face, real-world advice & feedback directly from an active Music Publisher. Learn what it takes to succeed in TODAY'S Music Biz.
Join us ONLINE from anywhere!
You don't have to live in New York, LA or Nashville to participate. Get face-to-face with Music Pros online from anywhere in the world.
Learn what Insiders REALLY want!
Enjoy exclusive access to the video replay of the event. See for yourself what it takes to impress a Music Publisher or other industry pro- in their own words!
Meet our Guest!
Dusty Wells, Director of A&R and Label Relations for Daywind Records
Dusty Wells has spent more than four decades in the Christian music industry, building a career that has touched nearly every side of the business, from retail and distribution to marketing, artist development and A&R.
Dusty began his career as a music buyer for a Christian retail chain before becoming one of the early field representatives for legendary Christian label Sparrow Records. He later worked alongside Gospel icons The Rambos, Reba Rambo and Dony McGuire before spending more than 20 years with Word/Curb Records in senior sales, marketing and account-relations roles. He joined New Day Distribution and Daywind in 2017 and eventually took the lead in A&R at Daywind Records.
Today, Dusty works directly with Daywind artists and labels on A&R, song selection, producers, artist development, marketing and career strategy, while also listening for new artists and music. Over the years he has worked alongside artists including Joseph Habedank, Karen Peck & New River, Greater Vision, Tribute Quartet, Brian Free & Assurance, High Road, The LeFevre Quartet, The Sound, Southbound and many others.
Meet the Host!
Brent Baxter: Hit Songwriter
Brent is an award-winning songwriter with songs recorded by Alan Jackson (the top 5 Country hit "Monday Morning Church"), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Steve Cropper, Andy Griggs, Buddy Jewell, Lonestar, Gord Bamford (the #1 hit and CCMA Single Of The Year "When Your Lips Are So Close"), The Sound (the #1 hit and Dove-nominated Southern Gospel Song Of The Year "Can I Get A Witness"), Wilburn & Wilburn (the #1 hit "Hallelujah Homecoming"), Dave Adkins (the #1 Bluegrass hit "She Put The Go In Gone"), The LeFevre Quartet and more.
He helps songwriters turn pro by teaching how to write like a pro, do business like a pro, and he connects you to the pros through his website, SongwritingPro.com. He also co-hosts "The C.L.I.M.B. Show Music Business Podcast."
THIS EVENT IS EXCLUSIVELY FORSONGWRITING PRO MEMBERS!
If you're already a SWPro Member, be sure and check your email and our private Facebook Group for the song submission link.
If you're not yet a member, JOIN TODAY (with a 14-day FREE trial) and send in your song!
Here's How It Works
After you join Songwriting Pro and purchase your "ticket" to this event, you'll see the instructions on where and how to submit your song. You will also receive an email that allows you to download the instructions.
Each entry will be evaluated, and the "top 10" songs that we think have the best chance to catch the guest's ear will be chosen.
I guarantee that we will listen to each song you enter. (Purchase one ticket for each song you wish to enter. Enter as many times as you like.)
You can submit demos or work tapes in .mp3 or .wav format. Either one is fine! It just needs to be something you can upload to the website. You'll get the upload instructions after you purchase. Please, no videos. And please include your song lyrics and your contact information in the BODY of your email.
The top 10 songwriters will be announced through my website, SongwritingPro.com on November 3, 2026, and they'll receive an exclusive invitation to our Zoom.us web-videoconference. During the 1 1/2 hour conference, the writers will be "face to face" with our guest as they listen to your song and provide honest, valuable feedback. Our guest will be able to see and hear you- and even answer a followup question or two.
And this is a REAL pitch opportunity! The bar is high, but you'll get a fair listen.
The Pro Connect event itself will be an intimate, open, and honest time of sharing songs, feedback, and discussion. Therefore, it'll just be me, our guest, and the top 10 songwriters during the event. Everyone else who enters a song will be able to watch the replay.
We'll meet with Dusty Wells on November 10, 2026, on the Zoom videoconference platform.
Enter A Song, Watch The Replay
EVERY writer who submits a song will be able to WATCH THE REPLAY of the event. A day or so after the event, I'll make the replay available (for a limited time) for each writer who submits a song.
This alone is worth the entry price! Our guests always share a lot of valuable insight and information. If you want to know how a pro thinks and what it's like to have a meeting with a music industry pro, the replay is an excellent way to do that!
Let me be clear. Submitting a song does NOT guarantee that it will make the top 10 or that the guest will hear it. Due to time constraints, our guest will ONLY hear the 10 songs that we think have the best chance to impress him or her. They will also be given a copy of the 10 "Top 20" songs. These are the next ten songs we think have the best chance of catching their ear.
Also, just because the Pro hears your song- even if he or she likes it- don't come in expecting to be offered a publishing deal or be promised a cut on the spot. This event is a door opener, not a deal closer. The purpose is for you to get valuable professional feedback- for your growth as a songwriter. The event may also result in the seed of a real, personal relationship with a Music Industry Pro. But I can't promise a publishing contract or a cut or anything else. That just isn't how the music business works. But if you knock our guest out with your songs... that's a great way to begin a relationship.
Also, we won't have time to give our personal feedback on every song that is entered. But we will listen. If your song is awesome, it'll get our attention. And probably our guest's, too.
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