Judges for 2013 Chris Austin Songwriting Contest Announced, MerleFest Takes Place April 25 to 28
Jan. 24, 2013. Distinguished songwriters Matraca Berg, Lynda Dawson and Chris Smither will be among the judges that determine the winners of MerleFest 2013’s Chris Austin Songwriting Contest. Now in its 21st year, the contest is an extraordinary opportunity for aspiring writers.