July 8, 2006 -- The Christian Songwriter's Network (CSN) forum ( http://forum.christiansongwriters.org ) Challenge #3 ran from February to July 2006, and required participants to collaborate with other CSN members. CSN co-administrator Yvonne Bach designed this challenge to promote teamwork and networking between CSN members, following the example set by most successful Christian songwriters. The top five entries were selected by a judging panel consisting of CSN members, then Jeff McLaughlin of McLaughlin Music Group International ( http://mmgi.org ) and Contemporary Christian Music Network International ( http://christiansongwriting.com ) served as final judge, selecting the three winning songs. In addition, Jeff graciously provided excellent constructive critiques for all five top entrants.

The winning songs are:

First place - RESCUE, a collaboration by Mitch Townley (lyrics), Douglas Moore (music), and Stephen Miller (vocals/arrangement/production). You can hear this awesome song at http://tinyurl.com/pz7at

Second place - DOES ANYONE HEAR, a collaboration by Douglas Moore (music, lyrics,vocals/arrangement/production), Susie Krauter (music, lyrics), and Sarah Krauter (music, lyrics). You can hear this great song at http://tinyurl.com/p93e6

Third place - I WILL LEAD YOU, a collaboration by Douglas Moore (lyrics, music, vocals/arrangement/production), Rachel van der Hoek (lyrics), and Diane Barnes (lyrics). You can hear this great song at http://tinyurl.com/s4uqy

The Christian Songwriter's Network (CSN) is an online community of amateur and professional Christian songwriters that strives to teach and hone the art of songcrafting. CSN regularly hosts songwriting challenges and invites Christian Songwriters worldwide to come and join the free fun and fellowship.