Vance Joy’s “Riptide” Wins Grand Prize at International Songwriting Competition

Darren AnkenmanThe International Songwriting Competition has awarded Vance Joy's "Riptide" its 2014 Grand Prize. The hit single appears on the Australian singer-songwriter's debut studio album, Dream Your Life Away.

"Riptide" is the first song to receive perfect scores from every judge since the International Songwriting Competition began in 2002. This year's judging panel included Bastille, American Authors and Keane, as well as a number of industry heavy-hitters.

Vance Joy will bring his prize-winning "Riptide" to an even bigger audience when he joins Taylor Swift on her massive stadium tour, which kicks off May 20 in Bossier City, Louisiana. In-between, he'll play a few headlining shows of his own, as well as a number of summer festivals, including New York City's Governors Ball, and Boston Calling.


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