Texas Songwriter U Accepting Submissions For 2027 Program

Texas Songwriter U has now opened submissions for its 2027 discovery and development program.

The three-day event features showcases, feedback sessions, co-writing opportunities, and direct access to top industry leaders. Mentors for the 2027 season include Liz Rose, Lori McKenna and Jack Ingram.

Eight finalists will be selected to attend the 2027 program, hosted Jan. 31–Feb. 3 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 Texas for five consecutive years. Applicants may hold a current publishing agreement, and TxSU will accept both self-published and co-written songs. Previous winners are not eligible to apply. Songwriters can register and upload songs here. Submissions will remain open through Nov. 1.

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Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at lhollabaugh@musicrow.com.

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