The suggestions offered, thus far, have been well intentioned but unrealistic. The world is full of songwriters and Nashville is a city where everyone writes songs, makes demos and peddles them to every possible outlet. The industry is set up to accomidate marketable performers, not marketable songs. In fact, most songs that are recorded are composed by the artists, themselves. This doesn't mean that the situation is hopeless for an unknown writer. It is, only, that he must travel a different path than the traditional one through agents, brokers, publishers and A. and R. men. Since artists are today's source of product, you will have to go directly to them. Established recording artists are difficult to reach (and that's putting it mildly), so your best bet is to get talented local performers to sing your songs, in the hope that they will make your song a regular part of their repitore and, when/if they record, they will include your song on their CD. Dont, just go after one special performer. The more people singing your songs, the more likely you will be heard and appreciated.