january 18, 2026 - texas state songwriters championship finale 2025

Only 300 in audience tickets available - Online Viewing Worldwide 

16 Contestants will battle it out for a chance to win the Texas State Songwriters Championship. Top 3 win cash money prizes and more! 

Each artist will get on stage, tell you how long they have been performing, what inspired them to become a songwriter, and who influeced their style. 

We will then hear their two original songs and the stories behind them.

Audience and Guest Judges will help us decide our winners for 2025.

  1. Howard County
  2. Jack Brassfield
  3. Michael Schott Music
  4. Dani Reed Music
  5. Elysha LeMaster
  6. Elle Townley
  7. Carson Clay
  8. Tyler Tillman
  9. Cela Harper
  10. Nikki Heath (Beyond Destiny) 
  11. Jesica Peacock
  12. Handsome and the Humbles
  13. Nick Morgan
  14. Casey Pilgreen
  15. Dalton Grice
  16. Steve Anthony

SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCES - BY A FEW OF OUR 2024 WINNERS =)