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Tennessee Songwriters Week

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

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Songwriter signups begin Dec. 15, 2023 for 2024 Tennessee Songwriters Week at qualifying rounds across the state. Stay tuned for updates.

 

View the 2024 Tennessee Songwriters Sweepstakes – Official Rules

East Tennessee Qualifying Rounds

 

 

Middle Tennessee Qualifying Rounds

 

 

 

West Tennessee Qualifying Rounds
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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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Ken Burns Country Music Pathway
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Ken Burns Country Music Pathway: Your Guide to the Places That Inspired the Music

Legendary documentarian Ken Burns tells the story of the genre in his latest film, and you can visit the places behind this American art form on the Ken Burns Country Music Pathway.

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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

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

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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.