Jason Piquette is an indie folk singer-songwriter from Florida, creating heartfelt songs that blend warm acoustic sounds with honest, reflective lyrics. His music explores themes of hope, connection, and finding light in everyday moments. With tracks like “Hearts for Sale,” “Drop the Gun,” and “From… (read more)
October 12th, 2026Kate Waters is a neurologically-trained and Board-Certified music therapist. She has used music to help autistic and terminally ill children, veterans with PTSD, survivors of strokes, and people of all ages with developmental disabilities. Her passion for its power is evident, and personal. Hope—specifically the… (read more)
October 12th, 2026Sara Beth Go is a Nashville-based songwriter and mental health therapist writing feel-your-feelings folk-pop with wit, warmth, and unnerving emotional insight. With the panoramic perspective that comes from making it to your forties alive (no small feat), her songs carry the healing magic of a… (read more)
October 6th, 2026Andrew Hoyt is a full-time touring singer/songwriter blending folk, pop, and acoustic vibes into a sound that’s both warm and unique. He’s performed at major venues like Wells Fargo Arena and shared the stage with artists such as AJR, Jesse McCartney, David Archuleta and Eric… (read more)
October 5th, 2026Artemis Montague is a producer and musical theatre writer as well as the creator of the blog “Reflections of a Life Renewed.” They have over 200 songs, one of which was a finalist for the 2022 Write Out Loud Contest (“friend”), received an AudioFemme Agenda… (read more)
October 1st, 2026Your Friend Rachel is first and foremost a crafter. Of lyrics, melodies, stories, and art made from trash. Her songs speak to the dissonance of being human in an increasingly inhuman world. A songwriter since childhood, her work blossomed in collaboration with spouse Pat Oberstaedt,… (read more)
September 29th, 2026Fist, a heartfelt thanks to ALL of the talented musicians and songwriters who have participated in this year's program! The dedication to your craft has continued to inspire us for the last quarter century. And, a huge congratulations to this year’s finalists, who will join… (read more)
September 25th, 2026This year's Early Bird Finalist is Logan Vath — a 2026 Kerrville New Folk Winner, Rocky Mountain Folks Fest Finalist; Rocky Mountain Singer Songwriter Festival Finalist, and winner of CF Martin’s “Lifespan” songwriting competition. Logan lives in Norfolk, Virginia with his wife and two boys.… (read more)
August 31st, 2026Congratulations to our Early Bird Finalist Logan Vath! A 2026 Kerrville New Folk Winner, Rocky Mountain Folks Fest Finalist; Rocky Mountain Singer Songwriter Festival Finalist, and winner of CF Martin’s “Lifespan” songwriting competition, Logan Vath continues to perform at singer/songwriter festivals nationally — including showcases… (read more)
August 19th, 2026NewSong Music is now accepting original song entries for its 2026 NewSong Music Competition, presented by Citizen Vinyl. The program’s curated showcases have been a fixture in the national music scene since 2001. The competition finals, formerly staged in New York City at Lincoln Center… (read more)
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