I'm a songwriter trying to place my songs with a publisher or an established per!

I'm a songwriter trying to place my songs with a publisher or an established performer..any ideas?

My songs (I think) fall into the Americana genre...folk, rock, blues, with a country flavor. I'm in the process of looking for legitimate publishers on the internet, but most will not accept unsolisited material, or they ask for money up front. I'm independent without an attorney, no one to represent me. All my songs are done professionally in a state-of-the-art studio. I have entered some of them in a song writting contest, winners will be notified in the fall. I have copyright protection. Of course I'm told by family and friends that they are GREAT!! I need an objective opinion from a music industry professional. I recently found a few publishing companys that will accept unsolisited material (and didn't ask for $) and I'm waiting for their reply. I'm open to suggestions...an honest professional critique would be welcome. If nothing else, I think this excersice can be very therapeutic..hee, hee. Thanks for listening.

Send the demos to the producers of these reality TV shows that features singers. Suggest a new show for song writers.

If you have performing talent as well, try out for these shows and feature your own songs.