Congrats Tim Mahoney!

As the winner in the Pop/Rock category, Tim will write a song with hit songwriter and industry powerhouse Keith Follese. Keith grew up in the music rich scene of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has spent most of his music career dividing time between Los Angeles and Nashville. Keith's relentless drive and songwriting talent has rewarded him with many top songwriting honors. Keith has been named both ASCAP and BILLBOARD magazine's SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR. Keith is currently the CEO of Midas Music and is the lead writer for the production team THE CENTER. He continues to write with top producers and artists all over the world. Keith's hits include Faith Hill's smash, "The Way You love Me" and Lonestar's "Smile."

Tim Mahoney's love of music began in his youth, as his mother was the music director for their church in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

His first formal training was on drums and by high school he had learned guitar and piano. Soon after he was playing in bands and performing in college bars. Mahoney caught the eye of Jake Walesch, manager for Soul Asylum, who signed him for Pop Sense Records. Under Walesch's direction, Mahoney went on to release his self-titled CD, Tim Mahoney (1995), Now, (1997) and Live (1998).

Marlon Young, who produced Mahoney's most recent release, "3 Different Views," says, "He's a phenomenal singer, a natural voice...." Indeed he is.