Dayna Caddell Finalist in John Lennon Songwriting Competition 2008

Los Angeles, CA - 40 Entertainment's Urban Inspirational singer/songwriter Dayna Caddell was selected as a finalist in the Gospel category of the 2008 Session-l John Lennon Songwriting Contest for "You Got A Friend," it was announced today.

You Got A Friend, written by Dayna Caddell and produced by Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell, was one of the songs chosen in the Gospel/Inspirational category out of 36 categories (three in each category) from rock, R&B, country, electronic, Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin and more.

Recently landing a song slot in Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys, collaborating with producers Eric Dawkins and Vann Clayton, Dayna is finally getting her due.

Her versatility has afforded her the opportunity to sing studio background vocals for Diana Ross' Super Bowl celebration performance, and appear on The Tonight Show singing background for pop artist Bisou Phillips.

She also had the opportunity to study under and perform with the incredible legendary Nancy Wilson who commented, "This lady has the most interesting sound. It's like no other. She appears to be comfortable doing what she does. She's incredible."

As she prepares to embark on what she calls "my life dream" Dayna Caddell sets out in bold and new creative directions with her avidly-awaited studio album Overjoyed (June 2009 release), produced by award-winning hit makers Warryn Campbell, Aaron Lindsey, Eric Dawkins and Vann Clayton, this is perhaps the most personal and revelatory collection of songs she has written to date.

About The Contest
John Lennon ContestThe John Lennon Songwriting Contest is an international songwriting contest that began in 1997. The Contest is open to amateur and professional songwriters who submit entries in any one of 12 categories. The JLSC is open year-round and features two Sessions -- with 72 Finalists, 24 Grand Prize Winners, 12 Lennon Award Winners and 1 Maxell Song of the Year.

Natasha Bendingfield, Ryan Shaw, Fergie, Al Jarreau, Bob Weir, Matt Pinfield, Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees, Jesse Harris, Teairra Mari, The Black Eyed Peas, The Bacon Brothers and John Legend are all members of the Executive Committee of Judges.