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Kerrville New Folk Finalists Named for 2023

Post published:April 20, 2023
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Awards & Contests Festival Focus

Twenty-four songwriters have been named as finalists in the 2023 Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Competition for Emerging Songwriters. Chosen from among hundreds of submissions from around the world, the finalists will perform the two songs they submitted at the New Folk Concerts slated for Saturday and Sunday afternoons, May 27 and 28, as part of the 51st annual Kerrville Folk Festival. [Click on the headline to continue reading this article and to see the complete list of finalists.]

Performing Songwriter Contests Open for Entries

Post published:January 17, 2023
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Awards & Contests

Entries are now being sought in three performing songwriter competitions: The Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest, Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Competition, and Songwriter Serenade. Although these contests take place in Texas, they are not solely for songwriters based in the Lone Star State.

Sav Buist Wins 2022 Songwriter Serenade

Post published:May 10, 2022
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Awards & Contests

Sav Buist, a Nashville, Tennessee-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, took top honors during the 15th annual Songwriter Serenade in Schulenburg, Texas on May 7, 2022. She was chosen from among 15 semifinalists in the songwriting competition by a panel of judges who evaluated them based on lyrics (imagery, story, creativity, and originality), melody (structure, phrasing, and rhythm), and performing ability (vocals, musicianship), as well as stage presence/audience rapport.

Winners Named in 2021 Kerrville New Folk Competition

Post published:May 29, 2021
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Awards & Contests

Six singer-songwriters were named as winners in the 2021 Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Competition for Emerging Songwriters during the Kerrville Folk Festival’s Virtual Celebration on May 29. They were chosen by a panel of judges from among 24 finalists who performed two songs each during the New Folk Concerts that streamed online May 22 and 23 on the festival’s website, Facebook page and YouTube channel. [To continue reading this short article and see the names of the winners, click on the headline.]

Kerrville Folk Festival Virtual Celebration Set; 24 New Folk Finalists Named

Post published:April 16, 2021
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Awards & Contests Festival Focus

Although the annual 18-day-long Kerrville Folk Festival won’t be taking place in late May-June 2021 on the Quiet Valley Ranch in the Texas Hill Country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a KFF Virtual Celebration is set to stream live from there on Saturday, May 29. Meanwhile, 24 songwriters have been named as finalists in the 2021 Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Competition for Emerging Songwriters and will showcase their talents online during Finalist Concerts beginning at 7 p.m. CT, May 22 and 23.

Finalists Chosen in South Florida Folk Festival Singer-Songwriter Competition

Post published:November 13, 2019
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Awards & Contests Festival Focus

Finalists have been named in the 2020 South Florida Folk Festival’s Singer-Songwriter Competition. Each of them will perform two songs live during the festival at its new location, the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds in Davie, on Saturday, Feb. 8. [To continue reading this short article -- including the names of the 12 finalists -- click on the headline.]

Entry Deadline Nears for 2020 South Florida Folk Festival Singer-Songwriter Competition

Post published:October 6, 2019
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Awards & Contests Festival Focus

Singer-songwriters from throughout the U.S. are invited to enter the 2020 South Florida Folk Festival’s Singer-Songwriter Competition. The submission deadline is Oct. 31, 2019. A preliminary selection committee from the local folk community will choose 12 finalists, each of whom will perform two songs live during the festival at its new location, the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds in Davie, on Saturday, Feb. 8. [To continue reading this article, click on the headline.]

Finalists Named in 2019 Telluride Troubadour Competition

Post published:April 27, 2019
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Awards & Contests Festival Focus

Ten singer-songwriters have been selected as finalists in the 2019 Telluride Troubadour Competition, held in conjunction with the 46th Telluride Bluegrass Festival, a roots-oriented music festival set amid Colorado’s rugged San Juan Mountains, June 20-23. They will now vie for cash and other prizes, as well as the honor of being named this year’s Telluride Troubadour. [To continue reading this article, click on the headline.]

2018 NewSong Music Contest Finalists Chosen

Post published:November 24, 2018
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Awards & Contests

Eight songwriters have been named as finalists in the 2018 NewSong Music Performance and Songwriting Competition and will showcase their talents on Saturday evening, December 15, at Isis Music Hall in Asheville, North Carolina. [To continue reading this article, click on the headline.]

Rocky Mtn Folks Festival Songwriter Showcase Finalists Chosen

Post published:July 10, 2018
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Awards & Contests Festival Focus

Ten singer-songwriters have been named as finalists in the 2018 Rocky Mtn Folks Festival Songwriter Showcase and will open the festival on August 18 as they perform on its main stage in Lyons, Colorado – a historic quarry town, 15 miles north of Boulder, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. They also will perform during in-the-round sessions in the Wildflower Pavilion on Aug. 18 and 19 – where songwriting workshops will take place throughout the weekend. [To continue reading this article -- including a listing of the ten finalists and two alternates -- click on the headline.]

Mary Bragg

Mary Bragg Wins 2018 Songwriter Serenade Competition

Post published:May 6, 2018
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Awards & Contests

Nashville-based Americana singer-songwriter Mary Bragg has been named the first-place winner of the 2018 Songwriter Serenade Competition after showcasing two of her original songs, along with 14 other semifinalists, at Moravia Performance Hall in Moravia, Texas, during the day on Saturday, May 5. [To continue reading this article, click on the headline.]

Finalists Announced in 2018 Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Competition

Post published:April 14, 2018
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Awards & Contests Festival Focus

Thirty-two songwriters have been named as finalists in the 2018 Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Competition for Emerging Songwriters. Chosen from among more than 600 submissions from around the world, the finalists will perform their two submitted songs during the New Folk Concerts on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, May 26 and 27, as part of the Kerrville Folk Festival in he Texas Hill Country. [To continue reading this article and see the listing of Kerrville New Folk finalists and alternates, click on the headline.]