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Grammy Nominee Ondara Wins Grand Prize in International Songwriting Competition (ISC)

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced the winners of its 2022 competition, awarding top honors to a diverse group of talented songwriters from around the world. The annual competition, which is known for recognizing emerging and established songwriters, received more than 15,000 entries from 150 countries. Winners were selected by a judging panel made up of well-known celebrity artists and industry professionals.

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  • The annual competition, which is known for recognizing emerging and established songwriters, received more than 15,000 entries from 150 countries.
  • Founded in 2002, ISC is recognized to be one of the most respected and prestigious songwriting competitions in the world.
  • ISC is pleased to award the gifted singer/songwriter Ondara its highest honor, the 2022 Grand Prize.
  • Originally from Kenya but now residing in the United States, the Grammy-nominated artist Ondara wins a $50K prize package that includes $25K in cash, as well as various other prizes.

Alliance Entertainment’s AMPED Distribution Brings Home 26 Grammy Nominations Across Its Family of Independent Labels

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Friday, January 27, 2023

The recognition of artists in twenty-two unique categories is reflective of the eclectic, wide ranging profiles of AMPED label partners.

Key Points: 
  • The recognition of artists in twenty-two unique categories is reflective of the eclectic, wide ranging profiles of AMPED label partners.
  • “We are privileged to work with an incredible depth and breadth of talented music partners, and we join in celebrating their nominations at this year’s Grammy Awards,” said Jeff Walker, CEO of Alliance Entertainment.
  • AMPED distributed titles dominate the blues category with 5 nominations between the Traditional and Contemporary Blues Album.
  • For the complete list of AMPED Grammy Nominees, see below.