Texas Songwriter U Program Now Accepting Submissions
Submissions are now open for the Texas Songwriter U 2026 program and will remain open through Nov. 1.
Texas singer-songwriter Jack Ingram will host the three-day songwriter discovery and development program in partnership with BMI, the Texas Heritage Songwriters Association and NSAI.
Texas Songwriter U features showcases, feedback sessions, co-writing opportunities, and direct access to top industry leaders. Mentors for the 2026 season include Jack Ingram, a fierce advocate for emerging artists and longtime champion of TXSU, along with Grammy-winning songwriter & Hall of Fame inductee Liz Rose and Grammy-winning songwriter Lori McKenna.
Eight finalists will be selected to attend the 2026 program Feb. 1-4 at a private ranch just outside Austin. Applicants must be at least 18, and have either been born in Texas, currently live in Texas, or have lived in the state for five consecutive years. Applicants may hold a current publishing agreement, and TxSU will accept both self-published and co-written songs. A $25 processing fee is required for all contest applicants, and songwriters can submit their songs at texassongwriteru.com.
