2026 JMF Songwriters Project Application

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2026 JMF Songwriters Project Application

Thank you for your interest in the Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriters Project at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Please fill out the following application no later than March 20, 2026. If you have any questions, please reach out to jmfsongwritersproject@belmont.edu.

Full Name *

Preferred Name

Preferred Pronouns *

He / Him

She / Her

They / Them

Other:

Gender Identity *

Male

Female

Non-binary

Other:

Ethnicity *

Hispanic or Latino or Spanish Origin

Not Hispanic or Latino or Spanish Origin

Race *

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

White

2 or more

Other:

Age *

Must be between ages 18-30.

Email *

Phone Number *

Street Address *

City *

State / Territory *

Postal / Zip Code *

Highest Level Of Education *

Less than high school

High school graduate

Some college

2 year degree

4 year degree

Professional degree

Doctorate

College Attended (if applicable)

How did you hear about the JMF Summer Songwriting Project *

Video Instructions

All applicants must submit a short video portfolio explaining why they would like to be a part of the JMF Songwriters Project and displaying two original songs. Video should be no longer than seven (7) minutes.

Acceptable talking points include:

Why you are interested in the JMF Songwriters Project and how you will benefit if accepted
Your personal goals and how the JMF Songwriters Project can help you accomplish them
Your musical influences and how long you have been writing songs
Why you are a strong candidate
Your long–term career goal(s) in the music industry

Submission Instructions:

Once you've created your Video Portfolio, upload it to YouTube and enter the link below.
Lyrics to each song must be pasted in the description box of your YouTube video for consideration.
Make sure to mark it as "Unlisted" when uploading to YouTube. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.
DO NOT mark it "Private" as this will prevent the selection committee from seeing it and you will forfeit participation in the submission round.

YouTube Link *

Please make sure the link is unlisted.

Genres *

Instruments Played *

None

Piano

Guitar

Drums

Other:

Required

Music Production Background *

I have never used a DAW

I have a basic knowledge of track building

I can create a killer demo

I fully produce, mix, and master my own music

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

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