Tennessee Songwriters Week Qualifying Round Kicks Off at The Carnegie Center for Arts and History
Jackson: Hidden Tracks is excited to host an official Tennessee Songwriters Week Qualifying Round on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at The Carnegie Center for Arts and History!
Twenty songwriters will showcase their best original music, competing for a spot in the Semi-Finals at Lafayette’s Music Room on February 25 and the chance to perform at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville this March. A panel of music industry professionals will judge the performances.
To compete, please complete the registration form or contact Visit Jackson, TN at 731-425-8333 with your name, email, phone number, and social media handles. Registration form: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfZ6MP5099…/viewform…
Select songwriters from the qualifying rounds will advance to one of the seven Tennessee Songwriters Week showcases, held in the following cities: Memphis, Knoxville, Gatlinburg, Bristol, Chattanooga, Portland, and Franklin.
The finalists from the showcases (seven total, one from each showcase) will get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform their original songs on the historic stage of The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville on March 30, 2025. Finalists will also receive additional prizes, including a one-year NSAI membership and a commemorative branded guitar.
The Tennessee Songwriters Week showcases will take place February 23 – March 1, 2025, inspiring travelers to experience Tennessee’s rich music history, attractions, and venues.
Tennessee Songwriters Week celebrates the legacy of songwriters, supports music venues, and honors Tennessee’s seven homegrown genres of music. It highlights the artistry of past and present musicians while paving the way for future talents.
For more information contact Jackson: Hidden Tracks, an initiative of Visit Jackson, TN, at 731-425-8333.
