AIMP Showcases Rising Talent At 2026 Unsigned Songwriter Series
Pictured (L-R): Troy Cartwright, Parker Graye, Carly Zimmerman, Timothy Baker, JD Wise, Maddie Lenhart, Gloria Anderson and Jon Decious. Photo: William King
The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) Nashville held its annual Unsigned Songwriter Series showcase on June 23 at The Listening Room Cafe, welcoming industry professionals, publishers, songwriters and music fans for the special songwriters round.
The evening was hosted by Jon Decious and Troy Cartwright, and featured performances from the members of the 2026 AIMP Unsigned Songwriter Series class: Parker Graye, Carly Zimmerman, Timothy Baker, JD Wise, Maddie Lenhart and Gloria Anderson. Each writer took the stage to perform in an intimate writers round alongside the evening’s hosts, offering attendees a firsthand look at some of Nashville’s most promising emerging talent.
The annual showcase is designed to connect rising songwriters with publishers, managers and other industry professionals while celebrating the craft of songwriting in one of Nashville’s signature listening room settings. Since its inception, the Unsigned Songwriter Series has provided exposure and meaningful networking opportunities for developing writers as they build their careers.
The 2026 AIMP Nashville Unsigned Songwriter Series winners, hosts, and members of the AIMP Nashville Young Professionals Committee. Photo: William King
Troy Cartwright. Photo: William King
Maddie Lenhart. Photo: William King
Timothy Baker. Photo: William King
Gloria Anderson. Photo: William King
JD Wise. Photo: William King
Parker Graye. Photo: William King
Carly Zimmerman. Photo: William King
Jon Decious. Photo: William King
