Wide Open Country 2025 Song Contest Finalists Announced

We're excited to present the 2025 Finalists for the Wide Open Country Song Contest. This year's finalists showcase an exceptional range of talent, creativity, and dedication.

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We extend a sincere thank you to everyone who submitted their work. The quality of entries this year was truly outstanding.

In the coming weeks, we'll announce the Top 10 Songs, followed by our Overall Winner and Category Winners. Stay tuned for the final results!

Please note: Finalists are listed alphabetically by song title.

"Ain't That Guy" By Joey Falcone

"Anywhere" By Rick Duff

"Baby Mama" By Mary Sarah

"Bad Luck" By Maura Streppa, Jerry Jacobs, Ben Kramer and Sara Spicer

"Crazy Love" By Jesse Lovelock

"Dying Leaves" By Sam Torode and Amanda Fields

"Go West" By Tanner Sharpe & Jonathan Whitten

"Heartbreak In Houston" By Elle Sloan and Robbie Rosen

"Heavens Eyes" By Chris Boldt

"How to Fix a Broken Heart" By Brooks Herring

"I Got The Taillights" By Luke Olson, Aaron Patrick and Nick Cain

"John Wayne in a Prom Dress" By Eryn Michel

"Leave Me Lonely" By Brooks Hoffman, Alan Richeson and Evan Mayo

"Long Gone Train" By Jesse Lovelock

"Love Me When I'm Lonely" By Maura Streppa, Lauren Vale and Jesse Dozzi

"Love The Hell Out Of You" By Devon Worley, Jamey Worley and Jason Medvec (Devon Worley 

Band)

"Make It Out Alive" By Jordan Caruso and Mark Maxwell

"Maybe She's Only Lonely" By Steve Brown

"Mouth from the South" By Raggedy Anne

"Nashville Don't Forget Me" By Elisa Smith

"Neutral" By Eva Ricci

"Northern Lives" By Richard Christow

"Our Year" By Nick Nash

"Raise it to the Morning Light" By The Olson Bros Band

"Rock 'N' Roll" By Brad Mckinney, Jake Arthur and Michael Saleta

"S.L.U.T.S" By Katelyn Clampett and Megan Conner

"SERIOUSLY" By BEULAH

"Silver Linings" By Reb Fountain

"Sky Blue" By Cian Thomas

"Smoke in the Sky" By Canyon Cottle

"Some Hearts Catch All The Breaks" By Dolan and Rob Alley

"Tequila Knows Me" By Shawnee Kish

"This Old Town" By Trent Beaver & The Damage

"Two Story House" By Brad Hunnings

"Weren't For Me" By Brad Mckinney, Jake Arthur, Billy Dutch and Megan Kelley