Get HOOKED!
The HOOKED! Songwriting Contest presented by Prince Ivan and The Nest brings together ten amazing up and coming songwriters with celebrity judges and a live audience in one entertaining and interactive American Idol-style show.
HOOKED! is searching for America’s next hit song. Hit songs come in every style, genre and variety. HOOKED! is all about that diversity, so whether you write country, pop, gospel, folk, hip hop or anything else; whether you’re young or a little more seasoned; whether you’re looking for your big break or just looking to make a little extra cash – this contest is for you.
Enter the Contest
Click on the button to learn about rules, prizes and how to submit your songs
The Show
3:00 pm on October 4, 2025 at Pepsi Legends Theater.
Amazing original music from the Top Ten
Featured performance from 2024’s HOOKED! champion
Hosted by Prince Ivan
Celebrity judges
Cash prizes
Live fan vote
Songwriter’s roundtable for the Top 10 and special guests on October 3, 2025 at The Nest.
Free songwriting workshop with industry pros on October 4, 2025 at 9am
Profits from the show to benefit Branson Tribute Park
A huge thanks to our 2025 HOOKED! sponsors
Bob Sarver, Kilwins, Spirits Shop, Ron’s Trailers, Cremations of the Ozarks, Seamless Experts
The Flag Store, Greenlawn Funeral Home, Snapp Bearden Funeral Home, Trent & Leah Edwards, Jim & Sara Davis, Branson Granite and Tile
Patrick & Liz Finkbone, Olson Signature Salon
