Tennessee Songwriter's Week Qualifying Round at Puckett's Chattanooga

**NOTE: This event is ONLY for songwriters to register for performing at this event.**

Do you want a chance to play at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville? Your journey begins here at Puckett's Chattanooga! On Sunday, January 25th from 3-6pm Puckett's will host 20 eager songwriters in a qualifying round for the 2026 Tennessee Songwriters Week. Two lucky winners will move on to the showcase round at the Barrelhouse Ballroom on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026.

All contestants must be 18+ to compete!

We are only able to take 20 contestants and will be accepting a waitlist after the first 20 spots are filled.

All songwriters will have 5 minutes to perform and must perform an original song which the songwriter owns full rights to. Songwriters are allowed to have 2 additional artists perform with them. After registering you will be contacted with additional information for the event.

**NOTE: This event is ONLY for songwriters to register for performing at this event.**

If you have spectators interested in attending please have them make a reservation either online or by calling the restaurant. It is free for spectators to attend the event.

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