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The Jonesborough Tourism Department in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development will celebrate Tennessee Songwriters Week in 2025. Join us in Jonesborough as we host a qualifying round at the newly-opened Jackson Theatre on Friday, February 7 from 7 to 9 pm. The picturesque setting inside the newly renovated historical theatre of Tennessee’s oldest town, makes for a musical experience like no other. What better place than the Storytelling Capital of the World to share your stories through song!
Applications are now available for songwriters to sign up to perform and can be found by visiting jonesborough.com/tnsongwriters.
Winners of the qualifying rounds will advance to showcase events at Lafayette’s Music Room in Memphis, The Bijou Theatre in Knoxville, Ole Red in Gatlinburg, Paramount Bristol in Bristol, Bessie Smith Cultural Center in Chattanooga, The Temple Theatre in Portland, and the Franklin Theatre. In addition, the seven showcase finalists will earn prizes, including performing at the historic Bluebird Cafe, a one-year-membership to Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), and a branded commemorative Taylor guitar.
Songs will be judged by quality of the song (original lyrics/melody and clear narrative) and performance (ability to understand lyrics and connection with the audience).
Tennessee Songwriters Week is officially recognized as the last full week of February by the Tennessee General Assembly. The mission of the initiative is to support music venues, generate awareness of songwriters’ contributions to Tennessee, pave the way for future artists, inspire travelers to experience the state’s music stories, history, attractions and venues, and drive revenue for music venues devasted by the pandemic.
For more information about TN Songwriters Week qualifying round in Jonesborough, visit jonesborough.com/tnsongwriters.
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