Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival Returns In November

The Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival is returning for its 6th year Nov. 7-9, bringing together over 50 songwriters across multiple venues in The Shoals, Alabama.

The three-day celebration will kick off Nov. 7 and feature performances by Grammy-winning songwriters along with exclusive showcases honoring the legendary Muscle Shoals songwriters that shaped American music. On Friday, Nov. 7, the festival will host a special performance at FAME Recording Studios, featuring The LeBlanc Family, offering fans an intimate experience inside one of the most storied studios in the world.

The “River of Shoals Sound” showcase is set for Nov. 8 at the historic Shoals Theatre, featuring Spooner Oldham, Chris Tompkins, Mark Narmore, Gary Baker, James LeBlanc and Gary Nichols, and features a blend of video and live performances, taking audiences on a journey through time to celebrate the legacy of Shoals songwriters.

Weekend passes start at just $99, and tickets are available now at mssongfest.com.

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