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Live Original Music in the Heart of the Mountains!
🎵 Tennessee Songwriters Week 2026.
Mountain City Qualifying Round Recap — Tennessee Songwriters Week
What an incredible day of original music in Mountain City! We were honored to host 12 exceptional songwriters from across the region, each bringing powerful stories, heartfelt lyrics, and remarkable talent to the stage.
A big thanks to our judges: Jasmine Davis, Derek Vaden & Ella Patrick
After thoughtful judging, three songwriters are moving forward to compete in the Tennessee Songwriters Week Showcase at The Reserve in Kingsport, Tennessee on Monday, February 23, 2026:
Julie Williams
Mason Ledford
Eric Steven Rickards
Alternate: Brian Allen Cox (should one of the finalists be unable to advance)
From there, one songwriter from each Showcase event across Tennessee will earn the opportunity of a lifetime—performing at the legendary Bluebird Cafe later in 2026.
Thank you Doe Valley Farm, all of our contestants, judges, partners, and everyone who came out to support original music in our community. Mountain City showed up in a big way, and we couldn’t be prouder of the talent that graced our stage! View our full event photo album on our Facebook page!
Join us in congratulating our advancing songwriters!
Photo credit: Dan Culinane
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