Song lyrics and poems wanted for musical setting and recording.
Song demo recordings marketed to music publishers.
We produce demo recordings and help songwriters get published. Right now, we are looking for lyrics suitable for a male vocalist. E-mail them to: jstone@EmpireMusicCo.com We want lyrics that rhyme and are in meter. Do not send attachments. Single space lyrics. For further guidelines on the type of lyrics we are looking for, see our page Lyric Writing. If you write only words and not music, that is okay. We can write the music for your song. Please include your mailing address, in case we want to offer you a recording proposal. Your name will not be placed on a mailing list. We do not send spam.

New! A fast, easy way to copyright your songs. See our new Copyright Registration Service.

If you already have a song recorded, and a good quality recording, we can get your song heard by music publishers. For full details, including fees, see our Song Marketing Service page. Send a copy of your songs on cassette or CD, along with a copy of the lyrics to:

Empire Music Company, Dept. WWW
PO Box 2145
Newburgh, NY 12550



Empire Music Company's Services:

We provide free song lyric evaluations. E-mail them to: jstone@EmpireMusicCo.com We specialize in composing music and producing demo recordings for songwriters. See what writers say about our work. We record Country, Rock, Inspirational, Ballads and Easy Listening music. (We do not record R&B or Rap.)
Our Recording Service provides:
  • A high quality digital recording on CD. This recording includes male vocalist, two guitars, bass guitar, drums and harmony vocal.

  • We give you a second version of your song on the CD with the vocals removed at no extra charge, for those who want to sing their own song.

  • A copy of the original music manuscript (lead sheet), which includes the lyric, melody notes and chord symbols. Any musician or band can play your song from this sheet music, and we include it FREE!

  • If you do not write music, we can help. We will compose the music for free, with the purchase of a demo. See the latest Publishing And Record Deals our songs have obtained. You retain full ownership of your song.

  • Copyright Forms and Instructions on how to register the copyright for your songs included at no extra charge.

  • A list of Music Publishers currently looking for new songs is also included at no charge.

  • FREE entry into the Empire Song Festival.

  • FREE answers to your questions about songwriting or the music business by email.
Song Marketing Service and Demo Marketing:
If you already have a song recorded, we can help you sell it. See the full details on our Song Marketing Service page.

We are a consumer friendly company guided by our Christian beliefs. Five percent of our sales are donated to charity.

Email is free, but if you need a reply by snail mail, or if you want your material returned, please include a large self-addressed stamped envelope. Thanks!



Site Updates And Other News:

3/12/10: The following songs by Elizabeth Reilly have been added to the Song Lyrics and Poems page:
"Sooner Or Later",
"Moments With You",
"At The Smokin' Gun".

3/3/10: The following songs have been added to the Song Lyrics and Poems page:
"Help Mend Our Broken Hearts" by William Piper,
"Time And Time Again" by Jencie Harris.

3/1/10: The following songs have been added to the Song Lyrics and Poems page:
"Through My Eyes" by Louis M. Gebbia,
"Look To The Lord For The Power" by Scarlett Robinson,
"Honey Please Be Patient" by Scarlett Robinson.

Patricia Taro is looking for a publishing deal for her song "I'm Calling Jesus".

Shirley Kelly is looking for a publishing deal for her song "Sugar Mama".

2/8/10: Final results of Empire Song Festival ending 11/30/09 are listed today. A new contest is now underway. Entry is free. See the official rules on our page Empire Song Festival. Everyone who uses our recording service is automatically entered.

2/5/10: The following songs have been added to the Song Lyrics and Poems page:
"The Memory of You" by Katanna Zachry,
"Put A Fire In Your Tank" by John L. Jeffcoat, Jr.

1/30/10: The song "Until He Calls Me Home" by Adele Marie Bond has been added to the Song Lyrics and Poems page.

1/27/10: Douglas Bell is looking for a publishing deal for his song "When The Last Rose Falls".

1/22/10: David W. Ganson is looking for a publishing deal for his song "Let Go"

The following songs have been added to the Song Lyrics and Poems page:
"Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled" by Rebecca H. Scott,
"Presently Forsaken" by Jeffrey D. Burnham.


1/15/10: Donny Meacham's song "I'll Get Over You" has been added to the Song Lyrics and Poems page.

1/12/10: Christopher C. Dancer is looking for a publishing deal for his song, "Drivin' Over You".

1/11/10: The following songs have been added to the Song Lyrics and Poems page:
"All My Life I've Searched" by Michele P. Trimble,
"Your Love Is Like A Shadow Play" by Jesse Hanson,
"Gifts" by Sharon Whetzel.

12/28/09: Shirley Kelly's song "Sugar Mama" has been added to the Song Lyrics and Poems page.

Adam Williams is looking for a publishing deal for his song "Tears Fallin' Down".

12/18/09: The following songs have been added to the Song Lyrics and Poems page:
"I Must Love My Brother" by Chanthini Couch,
"Garden Of Stone" by Randy Ritter.

<12/15/09: Elizabeth Reilly's songs have been posted on the Song Lyrics and Poems page. She is looking for a publishing deal:
"Crocodile Tears"
"Looking Back"
"I'm Doing OK".

12/5/09: The following songs are posted on the Song Lyrics and Poems page, and their writers are looking for a publishing deal:
"Miya, Oh Miya" by Dashielle Vanterpool, Sr.,
"You Got My Heart On A String" by Tom Gilliland,
"The Bars Between You and Me" by Tom Gilliland.

10/16/09: "I'm Here In Nashville" by William Piper has been added to the Song Lyrics And Poems page. He is looking for a publishing deal.

9/29/09: Andrea Armstrong is looking for a publishing deal for her song "Hey Nick, Mrs. Claus Has The Blues".

9/24/09: Jon Mitzner is looking for a publishing deal for his song
"You're Not Getting Anything".

8/28/09: Dan Causey and Becky Fox Baldwin's song "Baby Blues"is posted on the Song Lyrics and Poems page and they are looking for a publishing deal.

8/27/09: Robert Geyer's song "Wolf In Sheep's Clothing"is posted on the Song Lyrics and Poems page and he is looking for a publishing deal.

4/10/09; Stephen Alexander reports that his song "Women Are Like Hurricanes" has been published. Stephen used our composing and recording service for his demo.

5/23/08: The Songwriter News section has been moved to a separate page.

If you find any links on this website that do not work, I would appreciate you sending me an email: jstone@EmpireMusicCo.com Thanks!

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Empire Music Company, Dept WWW
PO Box 2145
Newburgh, NY 12550
Telephone: 845/565-2900


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