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Tennessee Songwriters Week

A statewide celebration of the craft that put Tennessee on the map.

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Welcome to Tennessee Songwriters Week 2025!

 

Tennessee Songwriters Week, celebrated the last full week of February, supports music venues, supports songwriters with live performances, drives visitation, and inspires travelers to experience the state's music stories, history, attractions and venues.

Qualifying Round venue signups for 2025 Songwriters Week begin September 9, 2024 and end December 4, 2024.

Songwriter signups for 2025 Tennessee Songwriters Week Qualifying Rounds will open on December 13, 2024 until full. 

Qualifying Rounds will take place from January 26, 2025 - February 8, 2025. This year, two songwriters from each venue will advance to the Showcase Round.

Showcase Rounds will begin February 23, 2025 and end on March 1, 2025.

East Tennessee Qualifying Rounds

Middle Tennessee Qualifying Rounds

 

 

West Tennessee Qualifying Rounds
HEAR FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS
Aaron Bucks
Angie Wilson
Harzee
Jacob Rice
Jay Da
Liana Alpino
Maura Streppa
Pat Worley
Sarah Hardwig
Tyson Leamon
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Follow the Music

Sing along to Tennessee songs while uncovering the stories of producers, songwriters and artists who changed the world.

Loretta Lynn's in Hurricane Mills, TN
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Discovering Tennessee’s Small Town Music Sites

Tennessee is filled with music’s hidden gem pilgrimage sites.

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West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center in Brownsville, TN
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Tennessee Music History Destinations

In Tennessee, nearly every city, town and hamlet has a musical connection and a story to tell.

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Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville TN
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Take a Music Journey Through Tennessee

Tennessee is internally known for its music significance and contributions from timeless songwriters, legendary artists and talented musicians.

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Songwriter Resources
Competitions and Festivals

Bluebird Golden Pick Contest
NSAI Song Contest
Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival
Tin Pan South Virtual Songwriters Festival
Virtual Songwriting Competition, Global Rising Song
For Music's Sake Contest, Music Neighbors
The Sound of Small Town America by Inspirational Country Music Association

Documentaries and Entertainment

Bluebird Documentary Soundtrack
It All Begins With A Song on Amazon
Watch The Bluebird Cafe Documentary

Instructional and Educational

American Songwriter
Create Your Own Personalized Song
How To Play The Bluebird Cafe
Nashville Coffee Break (Podcast)
NSAI Knoxville, Tennessee Chapter
NSAI Website  &  NSAI Video Library

Brought to you by

The Tennessee Dept. of Tourist Development, The Bluebird Cafe, Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) and Taylor Guitars are committed to make sure songwriters can share their original work on stage with other writers.