We're proud to reveal the Top 10 Songs of the 2025 Wide Open Country Song Contest. These selections represent some of the strongest work submitted this year, highlighting remarkable songwriting, originality, and artistic vision.
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We want to thank every songwriter who entered the contest. The depth of talent made narrowing the field an incredibly difficult—and inspiring—process.
Next up, we'll unveil our Category Winners and the Overall Grand Prize Winner. Keep an eye out for the final announcements coming soon.
Please note: The Top 10 Songs are listed alphabetically by song title.
"Ain't That Guy" By Joey Falcone
"Heavens Eyes" By Chris Boldt
"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
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"Rock 'N' Roll" By Brad Mckinney, Jake Arthur and Michael Saleta
"Silver Linings" By Reb Fountain
"Some Hearts Catch All The Breaks" By Dolan and Rob Alley
"Tequila Knows Me" By Shawnee Kish
