THE BEST NEW ARTIST
CONTEST
WIN A COMPLETE A&R DIRECTION + SONGWRITING EXPERIENCE
OVER $30,000+ IN PRIZES!
CONTEST ENDS SEPTEMBER 21st, 2022 AT MIDNIGHT
How To Enter
1. Submit Your Music
Submit your best recording of an original song or cover.
2. Video or Audio Accepted
Submit your music via audio or video link.
Choose a song that best represents you as an artist.
(Mp3, Spotify, Youtube, Disco, Soundcloud link, etc…)
3. Selection Process
Songs are selected on artistry, songwriting and/or performance.
All artists from all genres are welcome, including all ages and all levels.
4. Share!
Share your entry on all social platforms and be sure to include the following hashtags: #BestNewArtist #CariCole. Winners are not selected solely on fan engagement but your efforts are considered!
5. Tell us Your WHY
BE SURE SHARE YOUR WHY on your submission!
Include a personal note about telling us who you are, why we should choose you, what you hope to get out of this program and experience. This goes a long way!
Simply complete the form below and you're IN!
*If songs are unreleased, please send a private link via Soundcloud, Disco.ac, or Youtube. Be sure to test your share settings before sending. If you need more help, email info@caricole.com.
AND...
Here's what you can win!
RUNNER UP
Featured Seat in the Signature Songwriting Circle
- Featured Seat in our 6 month Signature Songwriting Circle
- 12 LIVE Classes + Q&A on Zoom with Cari Cole (2x per month)
- Private A & R Session + Direction with the CCVM A&R Team
- A&R Profile: Sound + Direction for Your Next Project
- Monthly Listening Sessions: Personalized Feedback + Guidance
- Signature Songwriting Modules: Over 10 hours of songwriting "gold"!
- Community Songwriting Experience, Support + Guidance and More!
2 Runner Ups get: A 50% discount off a Featured Seat in the Signature Songwriting Circle
Over $3,500 per seat in value
WINNER
VIP Seat in the Signature Songwriting Circle
- VIP Seat in our 6 month Signature Songwriting Circle
- 12 LIVE Classes + Q&A on Zoom with Cari Cole (2x per month)
- Private A & R Session + Direction with Cari Cole
- A&R Profile: Sound + Direction for Your Next Project
- 2 Cowrites with Our Award Winning Songwriting Team: 6 sessions in total (3 per cowrite)
- Private Feedback + Direction on Cowrites from Label founder Cari Cole during the program
- Monthly Listening Sessions: Personalized Feedback + Guidance
- Signature Songwriting Modules: Over 10 hours of songwriting "gold"!
- Community Songwriting Experience, Support + Guidance and More!
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1 Winner gets: A Free VIP Seat in the Signature Songwriting Circle!
Over $7,500 per seat in value
HONORABLE MENTIONS
- Honorable Mention in our Best New Artist Winners Blog and on social media
- Get heard by our female owned and operated label services company.
*Up to 20 Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions get: A 30% discount off a Featured Seat in the Signature Songwriting Circle
Over $2,000 per seat in value
In our Signature Songwriting Circle, work with the same team who has worked with:
Here's who our lucky winners will be working with:
CEO/FOUNDER
CARI COLE
CCVM CEO/Founder and Director, Cari Cole, is reimagining how we invest the future of music by rethinking how we value our artists. Her latest venture - CCVM Label without Walls provides artists with a seamless path from creation to completion. After 30+ years of observing the overwhelm and challenges that artists face, Cole pulled together the best creative practices and professionals and designed a new music company.
Cari and her Team have worked with artists ranging from legends and well-known artists Journey, Donald Fagen/Steely Dan, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Courtney Love, Adam Lambert, Tori Kelly, Michelle Branch, Christina Perri, Rita Ora, Jason Mraz to newer breakout stars like Jeremy Zucker, Chelsea Cutler and Rainsford. Her Team has been featured on The Voice, Songland and the American Song Contest. Her extended client list includes Grammy winners, contestants on American Idol and The Voice, and thousands of independent artists worldwide.
Meet Our Songwriting Team
Amy Kuney (Ames)
Kelly Clarkson, AKON, Rita Ora, Michelle Branch, Tori Kelly, Icona Pop, Adam Lambert, Jason Mraz, Joj, Maddie Poppe, LIGHTS, Finneas, Maia Sharp, Darren Criss, Ben Platt, Christina Perri.
Spotify: Over 50 million streams.
Ni/Co
Ni/Co's music has been featured on Spotify's multiple 'New Music Fridays' and on CW, VH1, NBC, BET, and Ralph Lauren. They are current contestants on the American Song Contest. The songwriting duo has over 40 million views on YouTube.
Spotify: Over 20 million streams.
Kylie Rothfield
Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean, Shane McAnally, Shoshanna, Reba McEntire, Nikki Williams, Sam DeRosa, Shoshanna, Anna Dellaria, Alisan Porter, Matt Rollings, Stephony Smith (Songland Season 2, The Voice Season 11)
Spotify: Over 30 million streams.
Jilian Linklater
Jason Gray, JJ Heller, MamaDear, Caroline Kole, Disney, Amazon, Netflix, American Ninja Warrior, Degrassi, Dave Berg (Keith Urban, Reba) and Cason Cooley (Ben Rector, Ingrid Michaelson).
Spotify: Over 6 million streams.
TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER AND YOUR MUSIC!
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Signature songwriting Circle
Songs Are the Key to Your Success.
Transform Your Music
Your best songs, ever.
SSC starts October 18, 2022
CCVM: Label without Walls
401 E. 34 St. Ste. #N19K, New York, 10016 ccvm.co
info@ccvm.co
Over $35,000 in Prizes!
1st PLACE
VIP Seat in the Signature Songwriting Circle
- VIP Seat in our 6 month Signature Songwriting Circle
- A & R Direction + Profile with Cari Cole
- 2 Cowriting Experiences with Pro Songwriters
- Listening Sessions, Personalized Feedback + Guidance
- Community Experience, Support + Guidance
*1 Winner: Over $7k in prizes
RUNNER UP
Featured Seat in the Signature Songwriting Circle
- Featured Seat in our 6 month Signature Songwriting Circle
- A & R Direction + Profile with the CCVM Team
- Listening Sessions, Personalized Feedback + Guidance
- Community Experience, Support + Guidance
*Up to 3 Winners: Over $15k in prizes
HONORABLE MENTIONS
- Viewer Seat in our 6 months Signature Songwriting Circle
- Community Experience, Support and Guidance