Psalms To Songs Contest Terms & Conditions

Last Updated March 10, 2026

This contest is operated by SV Inspire More, LLC(“Inspire More”). An entry fee of $25 is required with each song entry. By entering, you agree that this entry fee is necessary to cover the processing and administration of the contest. You may enter as many songs as you’d like into any available category. Each entry requires a $25 fee. Available categories may include Christian Country, Christian Hip-Hop, Christian Pop, Christian Rock, Contemporary Christian (CCM), Gospel, Worship & Inspirational, and Lyrics Only. Additional categories can be added at any time at the discretion of InspireMore. 

All songs submitted must be original musical compositions. Each entry must accurately list and properly credit all songwriters and co-writers. By submitting a song, the entrant represents and warrants that they are the sole owner(s) or have obtained all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions for the submitted work. Entrants further affirm that the song does not infringe upon, misappropriate, or otherwise violate any intellectual property rights or other rights of any third party.

Only valid streaming URL links will be accepted (e.g., YouTube, Soundcloud, Spotify). Please double-check URL links before entering. Inspire More is not responsible for issuing refunds based on broken, private or otherwise invalid links. We do not accept MP3 files. You may enter a variety of recording styles, including demos, worktapes and finished masters. We require the song to be clearly audible in the recording. This is a song contest, based on the musical elements present in the composition, not a singing contest. Songs will be evaluated based on lyrics, melody, likability, overall composition, and various other musical considerations. Songs WILL NOT be evaluated on recording quality, vocal prowess, or other similar values. We simply require that the recording clearly presents the song in its fullest light. You may enter online only via inspiremore.com/song-contest/. Refunds WILL NOT be issued under any circumstances. No feedback will be provided on the songs entered into the contest.

The contest is open to any songwriter, artist, musician, and/or band from anywhere in the world. The following parties are not eligible: (i) Employees, independent contractors, and/or affiliates of Inspire More, or any of its affiliates, or any of their immediate family members, (ii) contributors to the Contest (including judges and other contributors as we may determine on a case-by-case basis) and (iii) employees of Sponsors. By submitting, you are representing that you (and all associated co-writers on your submission) are not employed by or affiliated with Inspire More, or any of its affiliates, you are not a contributor in any way to the Contest, and you are not employed by or affiliated with any of the contest sponsors and you have not been at any time during the previous two years. You represent and warrant that (a) all registration information you submit is truthful and accurate; (b) you will maintain the accuracy of such information; and (c) your entry to the Contest does not violate any applicable law or regulation. If you are under 18 years of age, however, you must have permission and clearance to enter the Contest from your parent or legal guardian. Entry of the Contest is void where prohibited.

The InspireMore Christian Song Contest deadline is March 29, 2027, at 11:59:59 (CST)

Inspire More reserves the right to extend the deadline at any point in the contest. 

This Contest is a talent and skill-based competition. All entries will be reviewed by the judging panel based on the overall strength of the song. Judges will consider, but are not limited to, the following areas: Lyrics (originality, clarity, and emotional impact of the words), Melody (strength, memorability, and musicality of the tune), Composition (structure, flow, and how well the song elements work together), Creativity (fresh ideas, unique voice, and artistic expression), and Overall Appeal (general likeability and the ability of the song to connect with listeners). The judging process focuses on the merit of the song itself, not production quality or performance.

All entries will be first screened by multiple professional songwriters contracted by Inspire More, in conjunction with employees of Inspire More or its affiliates. All contest entrants shall stay informed of the selection process via inspiremore.com site updates. Finalists will be selected from all songs entered and will be turned over to a group of top music industry professionals and accomplished songwriting peers who then narrow the finalists down to the winners. Entrants who are not official winners will not receive individual notifications but will be notified via email newsletter.

We do NOT claim ownership in the materials you submit in conjunction with the contest. Such materials include written text, files, images, photos, video, songs, lyrics, poetry, sounds, musical works, works of authorship, remarks, suggestions, ideas, graphics, tags, hashtags, genres, splits, ownership splits, identifiable numbers, identifiable codes, songwriter name, personal identifiable information, copyright registration information, affiliated companies or individuals, rights holder, administrator, publisher, or any other materials (collectively, “Content”) that you display, upload, transfer, publish, or post to inspiremore.com, whether public or private. By submitting any content through the contest, whether public or private, you hereby grant to us a limited, non-exclusive license to use, stream, transmit, beam, store, publicly display, translate, reproduce, and distribute such content, in any format, whether known or unknown, including the limited right to use your likeness, persona, logo, trademark, and right(s) of publicity for purposes of administering the contest, to publicize the contest and for the purposes of advertising and promoting future contests that we conduct.

By entering the contest, you represent and warrant that your entry is an original work and that the content does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, trademarks, contract rights or any other rights of any person or business. You further agree to indemnify and hold Inspire More, contest judges and screeners, and all contest sponsors, their subsidiaries, and affiliates, and their respective officers, agents, partners and employees, harmless from any loss, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of any breach of your representations and warranties set forth above and/or if any part of the entry causes Inspire More to be liable to another.

By making an entry into the contest, the entrant acknowledges and agrees that Inspire More may obtain many entries under this contest and that such entries may be similar or identical in theme, idea, format or other respects to others submitted under this contest and/or created or developed by Inspire More on its own or by those working on Inspire More’s behalf, and/or other promotions staged and/or led by Inspire More, and waive any and all claims entrant may have had, may have, and/or may have in the future, that any similar entry, and/or other works accepted, reviewed and/or used by Inspire More (or its designees) may be similar to entrant’s entry. Entrant acknowledges and agrees that Inspire More does not have now, nor shall it have in the future, any duty or liability, direct or indirect, vicarious, contributory, or otherwise, with respect to the infringement or protection of any copyright in and to entrant’s entry.

The parties shall attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to this agreement promptly by negotiation between persons who have authority to settle the controversy. Any party may give the other party written notice of any dispute not resolved in the normal course of business. If not resolved, any dispute, claim or controversy (i.e., contractual, tort, and/or statutory) arising out of or relating to this agreement or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation or validity thereof, including the determination of the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate, shall be determined EXCLUSIVELY by arbitration in Nashville, Tennessee before one arbitrator. The arbitration shall be administered by either AAA or JAMS. This agreement and the rights of the parties hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, exclusive of conflict or choice of law rules. Void where prohibited.

One (1) overall Grand Prize will be selected from the official contest finalists. Additionally, each contest category will have one (1) First Place winner and (1) Second Place Winner. Inspire More will use reasonable efforts to complete the review of contest submissions and announce winners within ninety (90) days following the Contest Deadline, or as soon thereafter as reasonably possible. 

The winners will be notified via email and/or phone and all results will be posted on inspiremore.com. If the chosen winners do not respond to Inspire More’s notifications within seven (7) days following Inspire More’s first notification attempt, Inspire More reserves the right to award prizes to contest runners-up. International winners must pay any and all customs fees for delivery of prizes.

Prize delivery of all prizes will be coordinated via email. Video consultation calls with selected mentors will take place in 2026 and be subject to the schedule availability of you and your mentor. If any prize is not fulfilled within 180 days of the official winner announcement, it is the responsibility of the winner to notify Inspire More in writing. If the winner fails to notify Inspire More of any outstanding prizes within 180 days, Inspire More can no longer guarantee prize fulfillment.

Grand Prize Winner (1)

First Place Category Winner (8)

Second Place Category Winners (8)

Additional prizes can be added any time during the contest at the discretion of InspireMore.

Inspire More offers limited-time special promotions in conjunction with our contests. By entering a contest during an active promotion period, you agree to all regular contest terms and conditions, as well as the following promotion terms:

If you submit your song to an eligible contest during a promotion period, your entry is automatically included in the promotion—no additional steps are required. Please note that promotional entries will not be itemized on your receipt, but rest assured that they are tracked internally.

Promotions are special, short-term opportunities to win additional prizes beyond those offered in the standard contest. By submitting your song during a promotional period, your entry will be considered for both the promotional prizes and the regular contest prizes.

All entries submitted during a promotion period are reviewed and evaluated by multiple professional songwriters who are contracted by Inspire More. These industry experts use their experience and knowledge to fairly assess all eligible submissions.

Inspire More reserves the right to change promotion deadlines, entry fees, prize packages, or any other contest details at any time and for any reason.