Chris Austin Songwriting Competition Finalists at MerleFest 2015

We were fortunate to be chosen as one of 12 finalists from amongst 639 applicants to this contest. We got to perform our song before the three finalist judges Peter Rowan, Jesse Bellamy and Bruce Robison and were lucky to have our song "It Would Be Easier" win the country section. It was an honour to participate in this event. No matter what the outcome could have been, we were winners just to be there. What a well-run event and a great festival! Hats off to the humble, gracious and super-talented Jim Lauderdale who is the mentor for the songwriting event.
(NB Thanks to Will Sparklin for the above finalists photo).

Our CD band version of our winning song:

A YouTube video of our performance at the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at MerleFest 2015 in front of the finalist judges (L to R) Bruce Robison, Jesse Bellamy and Peter Rowan.