Welcome to Tennessee Songwriters Week
That’s a wrap on Tennessee Songwriters Week 2025.
Seven Tennessee Songwriters Week finalists stunned audiences, and impressed esteemed judges and fellow songwriters with their original songs on stage at showcases across the state.
Congrats to:
• Rodrick Duran - Lafayette’s in Memphis
• Sarrenna Johnson – Bijou in Knoxville
• Claire Childress – Paramount Bristol in Bristol
• Kristina & Jordan - Kristina Stair and Jordan Foster – Ole Red in Gatlinburg
• Caleb Lovely – Bessie Smith Cultural Center in Chattanooga
• Jon Wayne Hatfield – Temple Theatre in Portland
• DEK of Hearts - Franklin Theatre in Franklin
Each of the seven finalists will perform at The Bluebird Cafe in March 2025 at a private event with music industry professionals, a branded commemorative Taylor guitar, two-night stay in Nashville, $100 gift card for travel and one-year membership to Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI).
Tennessee Songwriters Week celebrates the craft that put Tennessee on the map: songwriting, in all genres of music.
Stay tuned for details about Tennessee Songwriters Week 2026!
Save the dates:
Tennessee Songwriters Week 2026 Qualifying Rounds: Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2026
Tennessee Songwriters Week 2026 Showcases: Feb. 22-28, 2026
For official Tennessee Songwriters Week Sweepstakes Rules, please click HERE.
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.
