Welcome to the home page for the
TEXAS STATE SONGWRITERS CHAMPIONSHIP!
Season 12 - 2026
Our aim is to provide a platform for artists to get their music heard and network with others in the scene.
We bring you a "behind the scenes" experience as our artists tell you about their music career and include you in the stories of how their songs came about.
You will hear songs you have never heard before. As well as songs you hear on the radio.
Find out how long the artist has been performing, what inspired them to become a songwriter, who influenced their style, and more.
Our shows provide a more personal experience with the artists! And have had a proven track record for success.
We help artists with many things like websites, graphic design, promo videos, merchandise, virtual tip jars, direct song downloads, promotion, and more!
By supporting Texas State Songwriters Championship, you are supporting a network of independent individuals who are putting in the work & getting noticed!
We are giving back to the community through our shows, bringing awareness to great causes, and helping breed original sounds back to Texas Music Scene!
We also host a monthly fundraiser show to help offset overhead costs of the contest series - We mix Comedy & Music for an evening you won't soon forget! www.jokesandstrokes.com
Texas State Songwriters Association nonprofit artist growth and development program is the parent company for TBR and the Texas State Songwriters Championship.
Your keep your ticket and donation receipts for tax purposes.
Four qualifying rounds 10 songwriters, each different styles, genres, and stories… before we host our annual fundraising, FINALE and determine the CHAMPIONS!
Audience will be given a score card and pen to note who they chose for their top 3! ~ Be a part of HISTORY =)
REAL- RAW - LIVE ~ shows aired at a later date on TrueTvPlus.
You can find TrueTvPlus on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, or Android TV.
$20 to enter.
Perform 2 original songs in acoustic format.
You are welcome to have someone else play the song, and you sing it.
Or, you may have someone accompany you for harmony.
Please keep in mind that this is an acoustic set up singer/songwriter contest, and we cannot accommodate a full band for these contests (full band exposure opportunity 2nd Saturday each month).
Are you ready to shine? Want more radio exposure?
We look forward to welcoming you into our ever-growing network.
Please send any questions to tssa@texasstatesongwriters.com
Donations can be made on the site - a donation receipt is issued at time of donation. Have a trade offer for sponsorship? Reach out!
This is an open genre competition.