Vance Joy wins 2014 International Songwriting Competition Grand Prize

Coral Williamson

Vance Joy's Riptide has won the Grand Prize in the 2014 International Songwriting Competition.

The Aussie singer's win marks the first time in the US award's 14-year history that a song has received a perfect score from each judge. 

Joy said: “It is such an honour to win this songwriting prize. Writing songs is what gives me a feeling of purpose. I’m proud to receive this award voted on by my songwriting peers.” 

The aim of the awards is to encourage ...

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