Resources For Texas Musicians & Artists

Texas musicians, performers and singer-songwriters have some home state support.  If you were born in or reside in Texas, you’re fortunate. The state has realized that because the music industry accounts for about $9.6 billion in economic activity for the state...

Texas Singer-Songwriters

Texas singer-songwriters are out there. Sure, there’s a huge country scene with its own TX music chart, and you probably already have the 411 on Jack Ingram, Townes Van Zandt, Robert Earl Keen and more. But there are plenty of independent singer-songwriters in...

John Hartford Songwriting Contest

The John Hartford Songwriting Contest is part of the John Hartford Memorial festival held each June in Bean Blossom IN. Additional competitions include fiddle and banjo.   DATES | FEES | ENTRY Opens – January Deadlines – April 1 Finalist announcement...

Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Competition

The Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Competition is one of the biggest competitions to be a part of if you’re a singer-songwriter. Taking place during the 18 day Kerrville Folk Festival, songwriters have the opportunity to compete and celebrate songwriting. ...

Guitar Center Singer-Songwriter Contest

The Guitar Center Singer-Songwriter Contest is created in conjunction with ASCAP, a national PRO, to find the nation’s best singer-songwriter! The contest is video based, with a large social media element (you’ll have to get votes by promoting yourself) to...