Congratulations to our 2019 winner Mignon Grabois

About Texas Songwriter U

Texas Songwriter U (TxSU) is an annual songwriting development program consisting of a songwriting competition, educational workshops, co-writes, an industry day and showcase events.

Founded in 2014, the mission of TxSU serves to identify, develop and support the best adult songwriters in Texas, while improving upon the quality and quantity of professional songwriting across our state. Texas Songwriter U is a 501(c)(3) non-profit fully supported with the help of American country music artist Jack Ingram, Broadcast Music, Inc (BMI), and The Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Association.

Season 10 of Texas Songwriter U (TxSU) will open its call-for-entries on July 8, 2024. On November 8, 2024 we will close our call-for-entries. In December of 2024 we will announce our eight selected songwriters invited into the 2025 Texas Songwriter U held January 26–29, 2025. Songwriters can submit their songs under “Submit Song.”

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What can I expect if selected as one of the eight Texas Songwriter U All-Star finalists?

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  • Texas Songwriter U will host a three-night stay at a private ranch complete with beautiful accommodations and 360-degree views of the Texas Hill Country. Meals will be provided to finalists throughout their stay.
  • Two incredible performances in Austin. First, you will perform at a Texas Songwriter U Showcase highlighting each finalist, hosting before a packed house in Austin’s premier listening room, The Saxon Pub. Each will perform their two submitted songs. Next, you will perform in an invite-only show at a private ranch with music industry and performer VIPs in attendance alongside Jack and Liz Rose.
  • A three-day songwriting workshop led by Jack and mentored by Liz Rose.
  • The workshop will offer 1) feedback, providing each songwriter with in-depth song evaluation and feedback from Jack Ingram and workshop mentors, 2) writing opportunities, allowing songwriters to write and co-write with other songwriters, and 3) “Industry Day” where finalists will get exposure to the music industry such as publishers, PROs, booking agents, artist managers, tour managers, venue owners, etc.
  • Professional photography keepsakes highlighting the workshop and showcases
  • Finalists can expect some surprise drop-ins during our three-day workshop.
  • Post-event support from our workshop leaders includes social support, relationship building, and performance placement.

Partners

Thanks to the generous support of our community partners through donations and fundraising efforts, we are able to host an incredible annual weekend of development, mentorship and support for aspiring and emerging Texas songwriters who are selected each year.

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Submit a Song

Season 10 of Texas Songwriter U (TxSU) will open its call-for-entries in the summer of 2024.

During our annual call for entry, songwriters can submit music for evaluation into Texas Songwriter U. Applicants have to be born in Texas, currently reside in Texas, or have lived here 5 years. Applicants have to be a minimum of age 18. Any genre of music is accepted, and must be uploaded in a MP3 song format. Previous winners are not eligible to apply. A $25 processing fee is required, payable by credit or debit card. Songs can be co-written, and self publishing is accepted.

Submit a Song

“It’s one thing to have talent. It’s another to figure out how to use it.”- Roger Miller

“It’s one thing to have talent. It’s another to figure out how to use it.”– Roger Miller

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