Yep, we’re serious: you and a friend coud be at this summer’s hottest music festival…for free! Win a once-in-a-lifetime trip for two to Lollapalooza, including VIP passes where you could potentially rub shoulders with performers like Mumford & Sons, Phoenix, The Killers, and more. If you win, you will receive round trip airfare for two, hotel accommodations, and two 3-day VIP passes to Lollapalooza to see your favorite bands performing at Grant Park in Chicago.

Click here to enter the contest and get the rules and regulations.

For now, check out our exclusive interview with Phoenix in Liner Notes:

And if you’re in a Mumford & Sons mood, here’s their Live On Letterman performance. Good luck in the contest!

Have we got a contest of epic proportions for you! Legendary singer/songwriter/performer Paul Anka was gracious enough write out the lyrics to one of his most famous songs of all time, “My Way“, which was of course performed by ol’ Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra. Penned 45 years ago back in 1968, Anka’s sprawling anthem simply about reflecting on one’s life near death is considered the most-covered song of all time. We’re pretty sure that you’ve even done a version of it yourself, whether it’s been recorded, on stage at karaoke, or out loud in your shower! Anka wrote the lyrics specifically for Sinatra, and was quoted as saying “If Frank were writing this, what would he say?”. Sinatra was thinking of quitting music all together at the time, so when Anka called him up and presented him with the lyrics written just for him, history was truly made. Everybody from Elvis Presley to Tom Jones to U2 has recorded their own version of “My Way”, so to have these lyrics in your possession (written by the man who wrote the song!) is a truly priceless prize. Have a look at what you can win:

Here’s what you have to do in order for a chance to win these classic pieces of music memorabilia:

• Leave a comment at the bottom of the page

• Comment MUST include a favorite line of Paul Anka lyrics — either a song he wrote or performed

For a copy of the official rules and regulations click here.

Check out more images of the handwritten lyrics and signed song sheet we’ll be giving away to a lucky fan:

Paul Anka also has a new release coming out April 9th, entitles Duets, which features the talents of Michael Bublé, Dolly Parton, Chris Botti, Celine Dion, Frank Sinatra, Willie Nelson, Tom Jones, and many others performing with the singer/songwriter. Says Anka on the collection of songs: “Throughout the history of music, there have been all kinds of songs; to me, the classics still reign supreme. This endeavor, these songs, will be easy on your ears; they are the stuff that love and life is all about”. Pick it up on iTunes when it comes out next week!

So, what’s your favorite Paul Anka lyric? Tell us in the comments below for a chance to win.

It’s been a big year for GRAMMY-winning R&B artist Miguel. Since releasing his superb album Kaleidescope Dream last September, the R&B crooner’s profile has skyrocketed, culminating in a performance at this year’s GRAMMY Awards and a win for Best R&B song for standout album track “Adorn.”

Fresh off his GRAMMY success, the singer/songwriter was gracious enough to handwrite out a few choice lyrics from his latest album Kaleidoscope Dream. The handwritten lyrics below include lines from the title track “Kaleidoscope Dream“, a snippet from “Candles In The Sun“, as well as a little bit of “The Thrill” — three of the album’s standout tracks.

Signed by the talented performer himself, this sheet of handwritten lyrics is going to go to one very lucky fan. Find out how you can WIN these handwritten lyrics below!

Now, in order to win this sheet of original handwritten lyrics from Miguel, you’re going to have to do a couple of things:

1. Follow the @MetroLyrics Twitter account (if you aren’t already)
2. Send a tweet that includes the following message:

“I wanna win handwritten lyrics from @MiguelUnlimited courtesy of @MetroLyrics #MiguelHandwrittenLyrics http://ow.ly/jgg3K”

3. Be sure to only tweet to enter ONE TIME. If you enter any more than once, we will consider disqualifying you from the contest.

Be sure to include both handles, the hashtag, and the link to the post. We’ll be choosing a winner next week, so submissions must be in by Noon PT on March 26th, 2013.* That’s it — start tweeting already!

*Click here for a copy of the full rules and regulations.

Hot off the heels of the Neon Trees Stageside Live performance, British alt-rockers Keane will be gracing the online webcast series January 17th, 2013 at 9 PM CT/ 10 PM ET. And guess what: you can see them in person! If you’re 18 or over and reside in the United States, you have the chance to win a flight to Austin, Texas to catch the band perform on Stageside Live! Just click here and enter the contest, which closes on January 10th, 2013.

What song are you hoping to hear from Keane when they hit Stageside Live? Let us know in the comments…

Are you in a band that is looking to get a jump-start in your career, or do you know a group who’d love the opportunity to perform in front of dozens of GRAMMY fans? Well, look no further than the GRAMMY LIVE: The Gig Of A Lifetime contest! Nominate yourself or your favorite band by submitting a link to your/their Facebook fan page, which must include a video of you/them performing an original composition live. What is the grand prize, exactly? The band with the most votes will win a trip to Los Angeles to be a part of GRAMMY week! Who knows, this could be your big break…

And speaking of the GRAMMYs, be sure to tune in to the GRAMMYs Nominations concert tonight, LIVE on CBS at 10pm EST / 7pm PST!

Be sure to visit the GRAMMY LIVE: The Gig Of A Lifetime Contest Facebook page daily to submit your nominees and vote for your favorites. All submission must be in by January 10th, 2013! Will YOU be the winner?

If you live in the US and you’re a HUGE Taylor Swift fan, then this sweepstakes contest is made for you! Enter on CBS’s website to win a trip to New York, New York to watch Taylor perform live from the famous Ed Sullivan Theater! I mean, what’s more fitting than seeing one of the world’s biggest stars live from The Big Apple, right?

All you’ve gotta do is head on over to CBS and enter. So get on it already, will ya?

And while you’re in a Taylor kind of mood, here’s Taylor’s music video for “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together“:

What’s your favorite Taylor Swift lyric and why? Tell us in the comments.

We’re not sure if you guys remember, but back in March, our friend and Youtube star Shane Dawson released his first single ever “SUPERLUV“. We asked you guys to fill in the blanks of the missing song lyrics and gave shout-outs to the winners. This time around, with Shane’s new single “The Vacation Song”, we’re doing yet another round of Fill-In-The-Blanks, but with a bigger prize: Shane Dawson will shout-out lucky fans who fill in the blanks to his new song correctly! So what are you waiting for? Check out the lyrics below and post the full lyrics in our comment section to win a shout out from Shane himself!

Don’t _ _ _ _ _ my call
Cause I got a lot to _ _ _
Gonna tell you what went _ _ _ _ _
Why I had to _ _ _ away
_ _ _ _ _ you’re in my face
Always on my _ _ _ _
I just _ _ _ _ some space
Away from _ _ _!

I _ _ _ _ a vacation-cation-cation
Yeah I _ _ _ _ a vacation-cation-cation
There’s nothing _ _ _ can do
Doesn’t matter where I go just as long as it’s _ _ _ _ from you.

No more _ _ _ _ _ _ fights
No more searchin’ through my _ _ _ _ _
Feels like _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
When I _ _ _ _ _ about being alone
_ _ _ _ _ you’re in my face
Always on my _ _ _ _
I just _ _ _ _ some space
Away from _ _ _!

I _ _ _ _ a vacation-cation-cation
Yeah I _ _ _ _ a vacation-cation-cation
There’s nothing _ _ _ can do
Doesn’t matter where I go just as long as it’s _ _ _ _ from you.

I _ _ _ _ a vacation-cation-cation
Yeah I _ _ _ _ a vacation-cation-cation
There’s nothing _ _ _ can do
Doesn’t matter where I go just as long as it’s _ _ _ _ from you.

I _ _ _ _ a vacation-cation-cation
Yeah I _ _ _ _ a vacation-cation-cation
There’s nothing _ _ _ can do
Doesn’t matter where I go just as long as it’s _ _ _ _ from you.

Ooh I just wanna let you _ _ _ _ that
Ooh I don’t _ _ _ _ you anymore and

Ooh now it is my turn to take _ _ _ _ _ _

I _ _ _ _ a vacation-cation-cation
Yeah I _ _ _ _ a vacation-cation-cation
There’s nothing _ _ _ can do
Doesn’t matter where I go just as long as it’s _ _ _ _ from you.

I _ _ _ _ a vacation-cation-cation
Yeah I _ _ _ _ a vacation-cation-cation
There’s nothing _ _ _ can do
Doesn’t matter where I go just as long as it’s _ _ _ _ from you.

Ooooh Doesn’t matter where I go just as long as it’s _ _ _ _ from you.

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You can download Shane’s “The Vacation Song” on iTunes to get your Dawson fix. And don’t forget to watch Shane’s teaser trailer to his “Vacation Song” music video! A fair warning: he uses some strong language at the beginning of the clip…

May the most devoted Shane Dawson fan win!

With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, it’s only a matter of time now before we’re all lounging back on sandy beaches, taking in sunny summer vibes. If you’re still polishing up the soundtrack that will accompany you to the beach this summer, look no further than East Coast band Vacationer. With a washed out sound that mixes Beach Boys-esque harmonies with layered instruments and rhythm, Vacationer’s music is like sunshine for your eardrums.

The band has teamed up with us to give away signed vinyl copies of their new album Gone, complete with handwritten lyrics scrawled on the back cover (the songs “Farther” and “Be With You”, which you can hear below) courtesy of lead singer Kenny Vasoli.

If you want to get your hands on one of these LPs, all you have to do is tell us your ideal vacation place in the comments. We’ll choose a couple responses as winners, so head to the bottom and comment for your chance.

*Update: The contest is now closed. Thanks to all that took part. The band will be selecting winners from the submissions shortly.

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‘Farther’

‘Be With You’

 Where do you want to go on vacation? Tell us for a chance to win.

Good news for residents of NYC: our friends at Live On Letterman are giving away tickets to country superstar Carrie Underwood’s Live On Letterman performance on April 30th! All you have to is comment with your favorite Carrie lyrics on their post and you’re officially entered! If we were eligible to enter the contest, we’d totally put these lyrics from “Before He Cheats“:

“I might’ve saved a little trouble for the next girl / ‘Cause the next time that he cheats / Oh, you know it won’t be on me!”

Check out our list of Carrie’s lyrics to choose from and submit your pick here! Good luck!

Calling all rock fans! One of our favourite American Idol rockers James Durbin has teamed up with us to give away a handwritten copy of the lyrics to his new song “Love Me Bad,” scribed out by James himself. That’s right, it’s your chance to get your hands on a one-of-a-kind piece of Durbin memorabilia.

So here’s what you’ve gotta do if you wanna win the very piece of paper you see below. Follow this link —  http://bit.ly/zV5VCr — to the James Durbin Love Me Bad lyric share page. All you’ve gotta do to win is pick your favorite lyric, click the Twitter button on the left of it, and post it to Twitter. Pretty simple, right? But be sure to include the hashtag #LoveMeBad and include the link to the lyric page.

The deadline to enter is Jan. 30th at 5pmEST. So, start tweeting, Durbin-ites, and may the best Tweet win!