Local Music Event: Brownsville Hosts Tennessee Songwriters Week Qualifying Round

Brownsville, Tennessee, will host a qualifying round for the Tennessee Songwriters Week on January 27, 2024. This statewide competition, now in its sixth year, is open to all songwriters. Participants have the opportunity to perform at various venues, including Nashville's Bluebird Cafe.

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development organizes the Tennessee Songwriters Week. The event supports music venues, offers live performance opportunities, and encourages tourism to the state's music attractions. Since it started, over 3,500 songwriters have performed their original songs at the event.

The competition starts with qualifying rounds at about 50 music venues in late January. Selected songwriters then move on to one of seven showcases. Winners from the West Tennessee round will perform at Lafayette’s Music Room in Memphis on February 18.

The showcases feature cities and regions known for their contributions to various music genres like blues, bluegrass, country, gospel, soul, rockabilly, and rock ‘n’ roll. One songwriter from each showcase will perform at a private event at the Bluebird Cafe in March. Finalists also receive prizes, including a one-year membership to the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) and a Taylor guitar.

The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center, where the qualifying round will take place, is a music heritage site. It displays the history and culture of rural West Tennessee. It's also a stop on the Americana Music Triangle, which connects Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans, and is a Tennessee Music Pathways location. For more details about the event, visit the official website or call the center.

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