Song Pitch Listings and Opportunities

Darrin Morris. A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening to songs for Texas Country/Get Joe Records artist Darrin Morris.

Seeking: Mid and Up-tempo, Traditional Country roots. Needing songs that are DANCEABLE!!! with heavy classic country music influences that lend themselves to steel guitar, acoustic driven arrangements and straightforward song structures. Think of blending classic influences by artists such as George Strait, Keith Whitley, Mark Chesnutt and Clint Black. Pitch songs that have a bit of Red Dirt edge and live performance energy and focus on authenticity and connection with live audiences. Think about songs you'd hear in a Texas dance hall that are gritty, with prominent guitars, fiddle and steel.

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.

Pitch Follow-up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, you will be asked to sign a single song agreement, executable only with a major cut.

Cole Swindell. A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Warner Music artist Cole Swindell. Please read this description carefully. Cole has been collaborating more often lately with CCM artists like Brandon Lake and is seeking more faith-driven country songs. Seeking: mainstream country songs with spiritually tinged themes. Consider songs that talk about the balancing of music, family and faith in a deeper way. Listen to his song "Make Heaven Crowded" song before submitting.

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.

Pitch Follow-Up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, they will pitch it with the understanding that you will be asked to sign a single song agreement regarding income participation that will not affect ownership of your publishing or copyright.

Harper Grace. A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Curb Records artist Harper Grace. Seeking: Currently looking for country Christmas songs. They can be silly or just feel-good Christmas party anthems. Listen to her previous "Country Christmas" release from 2024 before submitting.

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.

Pitch Follow-Up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, they will pitch it with the understanding that you will be asked to sign a single song agreement regarding income participation that will not affect ownership of your publishing or copyright.

Ryan and Rory. A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for BBR/BMG artist Ryan and Rory. This rising duo is very open to outside songs (meaning songs they don't write themselves). Seeking: Think Brooks and Dunn meet Big and Rich. Consider swaggering anthems that get audiences dancing, and songs that contain wit and clever wordplay while still coming across as modern country songs. Listen to their song 'Wasn't Thinkin' before submitting. Read their bio at https://www.bbrmusicgroup.com/artist/ryan-and-rory/

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.

Pitch Follow-Up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, they will pitch it with the understanding that you will be asked to sign a single song agreement regarding income participation that will not affect ownership of your publishing or copyright.

Palmer Anthony. A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for independent artist Palmer Anthony. Self-described as "Western & Roll," Palmer draws his sound from a mixture of Texas, Nashville and the West Coast. Seeking: Consider songs for him that might also fit for Dierks Bentley and/or Turnpike Troubadours. He likes songs that speak to his hardscrabble spirit of persevering through hard work and telling stories that connect with Americans of all strata of society.

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.

Pitch Follow-Up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, they will pitch it with the understanding that you will be asked to sign a single song agreement regarding income participation that will not affect ownership of your publishing or copyright.

Hannah Ellis. A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Curb Records artist Hannah Ellis. Seeking: songs that are more organic and emotionally fearless and illuminatingly personal. No male-bashing songs. Think subject matters that are less frequently sung about such as the doubts women experience while coming of age in modern, small-town America. You can also consider your fun songs about women celebrating their victories together. Think more in the direction of LIFE songs instead of love songs. Quirky production is okay for her, as she is open to having many of her songs sound quite differently on each album.

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.

Pitch Follow-Up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, they will pitch it with the understanding that you will be asked to sign a single song agreement regarding income participation that will not affect ownership of your publishing or copyright.

LOCASH. A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for BMG/Galaxy Label Group artist LOCASH. Seeking: feel-good contemporary country songs that make you want to keep going, enjoy your life fully and be uplifted. Consider your songs that speak about the commonalities that all Americans share like working hard, loving their families and enjoying a good party. They love songs that celebrate the bright spots of the shared human experience.

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.

Pitch Follow-Up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, they will pitch it with the understanding that you will be asked to sign a single song agreement regarding income participation that will not affect ownership of your publishing or copyright.

Madison Kozak. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for Big Loud Records artist, Madison Kozak. Seeking: Think Civil Wars meet Carly Pearce. Mids and Uptempos, please. Submit Female demos only. For reference of her sound listen to "If We Were a Country Song" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibottyn9S_I&list=RDibottyn9S_I&start_radio=1

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.

Pitch follow-up info: If his guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.

Dylan Scott. A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Curb Records artist Dylan Scott. Louisiana-born, multi-platinum country music singer known for blending classic and modern country styles. Seeking: Single needed. Innovative lyrics, great ideas that are well executed. Uptempo commercial melodies. Male demo only. Before pitching listen to "I Owe You One." at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxwWLiZq7SE

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.

Pitch follow-up info: If his guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.

Neo-Traditional Country. The Castellows. Veteran music publisher with multiple cuts on major artists is listening to songs for Warner Brothers recording artist The Castellows.

About: This is a Neo-Traditional Country female group. They have blending harmonies, and sweet tones. They bring a literal meaning to the phrase, "family tradition." The band, comprised of sisters Ellie (lead guitar), Powell (banjo), and Lily (vocals), hail from small rural Georgetown, Georgia, but now call Nashville home.

Feeling and vibe: The Castellows' sound is traditional, yet modern. Authentic, yet harnessed. The common thread among the trio, other than their DNA, is their masterful three-part harmonies which blend together to create one singular, almost angelic, voice.

Seeking: UPTEMPO! Positive, female, age related type songs. The subject needs to be something a young girl can relate to. They are all in their 20s. No drinking, cheating, lost love type songs. Consider something more universal in the lyric and more modern type youthful melody. Interesting hooks. If it's a story song, it can't be heavy - needs to be more in line with their age group.

Musical direction: Please listen to their current songs to understand their sound. Production could even have a little touch of Bluegrass type melody. But don't go straight ahead Bluegrass. It would have to be a little modern type sound mixed in to the Bluegrass vibe.

AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.

In general, here is what this pitch guest is seeking in every song that is pitched to them:
-- Fresh ideas and interesting titles; lead directly to the title in a strong way to make the title stand out.
-- Get your first verse set up much quicker to grab the listener within the first 30 seconds from when it starts. Most of the time, I don't even get to the second verse if the first verse does not draw me in. Your song may not need a pre-chorus. Try to get to the point and make it pay off quickly.
-- Before pitching, please do your research. Really listen to the artist and see what kind of songs they like to cut. Figure out what they like, how they sing, and what songs they lean toward.
-- Please read the description/brief and submit only what we request. For example, if we're looking for uptempo, only send uptempo. If we mention "no drinking songs", then please don't send a drinking song.
-- Read a lot for new ideas and stories. For Country songs, understand the writing of great writers like Shane McAnally, Michael Hardy, Don Schlitz, Bobby Braddock, Lori McKenna.

Pitch Follow-up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, they will pitch it with the understanding that you will be asked to sign a single song agreement with the publishing company if there is interest in the song.

You can pitch lyrics-only, song starters/worktapes, or fully developed songs for this Co-Writer Connection with one of our First Runner-Up Top Composers. The composer will review submissions to see if there's a potential creative fit. As with all SongU pitch opportunities, they may respond with a "yes," "no," or "maybe" based on what they hear. If there are more than 20 submissions pending at one time, the listing may temporarily be paused to give our composers time to catch up with listening.

About: 2025 First Runner-Up Top Composer Award Winner, Dave Pellegrini is a singer-songwriter and composer based in Orlando, Florida, recently relocated from Indianapolis. A longtime acoustic guitarist and pianist, he performed in a folk group in the '60s and '70s before beginning his songwriting journey in 2013.

Since then, he has written more than 150 songs, primarily in Contemporary Christian, Christian Pop, Southern Gospel, Bluegrass, and Inspirational Country. Many of his recordings were produced in Nashville.

Dave has co-written with hit songwriters Billy Sprague and Joe Beck. His song “Lay My Burdens Down” was recorded by Southern Gospel group Westward Road for their Jesus Can album, and “Forever Strong” was cut by Southern Gospel artist Jessica Ingram through Dallas Gregory at SongU. The demo of “Lay My Burdens Down” won top prize in the SongDoor Contest, earning a professional recording session in Denver.

His music has aired on radio, appeared on international releases, and is available on major streaming platforms. In 2020, he released a 10-song CD titled Good News. In addition to writing and recording, David teaches songwriting, leads youth worship, and teaches Sunday school. For more about this writer and to listen to his songs go to https://www.songu.com/members/Davidpellegrini/.

Seeking: I'm looking for co-writers who can help bring a fresh perspective to what I'm trying to say. I'll be honest — sometimes I'm a little old-fashioned, and sometimes I don't always have the right words to say what's in my heart in a contemporary way. That's where a good co-writer can really help. Some of my older songs might need a little fresh paint. I care about good rhyming and keeping everything pointed true North. I want to write songs that are current, but still grounded in faith and truth.

My goal is to write a hit — whether that's for radio, sync licensing, or getting a cut. But even if that doesn't happen, I want to write great, catchy, singable, memorable songs that reach hearts. That matters to me. I believe in working hard on one song — sometimes two — and rewriting until we get it right. I think co-writers can bring a lot to the table.

A good understanding of the Gospel and the Bible is important, because that's the foundation of most of what I write. When I write country, I like to keep it clean and G-rated. I've written songs pitched toward artists like Dolly Parton, Trisha Yearwood, The Oak Ridge Boys, Michelle Wright, and others. It's a challenge — but it's fun. If you’re willing to dig in and work at it, let's see what we can do together.

More Info: Please limit your submissions to 2 max. Highly Suggested: Put the URL of your SU Member Website directly on your lyric sheet or pitch notes. You don't have a SU Member Website URL? Go to: Song Locker > My Website to create one. Setting up a Member website allows you to participate fully in our Co-writer Search.

Submission Terms: Please read the following Terms and Conditions before submitting for this opportunity. Pitching for this opportunity acknowledges that you have read and agree to these terms.

Pitch follow-up: If a song is marked yes, you will be contacted by this writer and may be asked to sign this Co-Writing Agreement before working together. There is no guarantee that your co-written songs will be demoed or pitched.

This Top Writer would like submissions of lyrics-only or song starters/worktapes rather than fully completed songs for this Co-Writer Connection. The composer will review submissions to see if there's a potential creative fit. As with all SongU pitch opportunities, they may respond with a "yes," "no," or "maybe" based on what they hear. If there are more than 20 submissions pending at one time, the listing may temporarily be paused to give our composers time to catch up with listening.

About: 2025 First Runner-Up Top Composer Award Winner, Germain Brunet from Ontario, Canada, plays guitar and drums. To date, he has won five professional songwriting grants through FACTOR (Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings) and has had several songs published. His first cut came in 2006 with a song called "Climb". Since then, he's been lucky enough to have had over 50 of his songs licensed by a variety of Independent Artists worldwide. He also writes Pop and Rock songs for the Film/TV markets. [Editor's Note: Germain also has the distinction of being one of SongU's earliest adopters, starting his membership in 2005! Thanks for your belief and support through the years, Germain!] For more about this writer and to listen to his songs go to https://www.songu.com/members/GermainBrunet/.

Seeking: I'm interested in collaborating with lyricists who write in the Contemporary Country genre and who share my vision of creating pictures with words and finding unique rhymes and unique ways to tell a story. I would also welcome writers in the Pop/Rock vein or composers who write for film and TV - and for this genre, emotive lyrics will be what I'm looking for. (Please be sure to let me know if your submission is for the Country market or for Film/TV). Thank you.

More Info: Please limit your submissions to 2 max. Highly Suggested: Put the URL of your SU Member Website directly on your lyric sheet or pitch notes. You don't have a SU Member Website URL? Go to: Song Locker > My Website to create one. Setting up a Member website allows you to participate fully in our Co-writer Search.

Submission Terms: Please read the following Terms and Conditions before submitting for this opportunity. Pitching for this opportunity acknowledges that you have read and agree to these terms.

Pitch follow-up: If a song is marked yes, you will be contacted by this writer and may be asked to sign this Co-Writing Agreement before working together. There is no guarantee that your co-written songs will be demoed or pitched.