Tennessee Songwriters Week Provides A Chance To Perform At The Bluebird Cafe

Top Nashville Live Music Venue Hosts Event For Those Who Write The Songs

The Bluebird Cafe is one of the most sought-after venues for aspiring musicians and bands to perform at in Nashville, and those who write the songs have the chance to showcase their work at the legendary bar.

Tennessee Songwriters Week, Feb. 23-29, gives artists the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share their original songs on the historic stage at The Bluebird Cafe. Beginning in December. writers sign up for qualifying rounds, which are at local venues around the state from Feb. 1-15.

Six total finalists (one from each showcase event) will receive a prize pack and perform their original material during the finale event at The Bluebird Cafe on Sunday, March 29.

Songs are be evaluated and scored on a numerical scale considering both the song and the performance. Judges look at originality, vocal and/or instrumental talent and the ability to create an emotional connection to the audience.

The Bluebird Cafe’s long-time open mic night host and songwriter Barbara Cloyd will serve as emcee at the showcases, and a panel of local judges will select the top songwriter from each event.

Presented by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development the full confirmed list of official qualifying round venues are at tennesseesongwritersweek.com.

Sign-ups will be handled directly by each individual venue. Songwriters should contact venues directly for specific information regarding sign-ups.  Top songwriters from the official qualifying rounds will perform during one of the six “Tennessee Songwriters Week” showcases in the following cities:

• Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 – Puckett’s in Franklin
• Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 – Lafayette’s Music Room in Memphis
• Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 – The Bijou in Knoxville
• Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 – Songbirds Guitar Museum in Chattanooga
• Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 – Ole Red in Gatlinburg
• Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 – The Down Home in Johnson City

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development partnered with the Bluebird for the showcase events, which emphasize a state statute honoring songwriters passed in 2018. It annually designates the last full week of February as “Tennessee Songwriters Week.” The week is designed to celebrate the foundation of the craft, recognize past and present songwriters and pave the way for future artists.

Separate from the qualifying rounds, venues and businesses are encouraged to participate in the second annual Tennessee Songwriters Week (Feb. 23-29, 2020) by programming special events such songwriter showcases, in-the-rounds and educational opportunities to celebrate songwriters and drive visitation.

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