Director of Communications
Amanda.Murphy@tn.gov
615-741-9010
Senior Communications Manager
Jill.Kilgore@tn.gov
615-927-1320
Communications Manager
Chelsea.Trott@tn.gov
629-395-8941
GATLINBURG, Tenn. -- Anakeesta is excited to announce it will host a qualifying round of the State of Tennessee’s Songwriters Week in February! The Tennessee Songwriters Week event allows select musicians to compete through multiple rounds of performances for the chance to play at Nashville’s famous Bluebird Cafe.
The Qualifying Rounds of the Tennessee Songwriters Week will be held at multiple locations throughout Tennessee from January 30 through February 12. On Feb 4, from noon to 2 p.m., East Tennessee’s best musicians will compete at Anakeesta for the chance to showcase their talents at Nashville’s famous Bluebird Cafe in March. The Tennessee Songwriters Week supports local talent and music venues, generates awareness of songwriters, helps pave the way for future artists, and inspires visitors to travel to experience the state’s music, history, attractions, and venues.
Songwriters who win in the qualifying round at Anakeesta will move onto the Showcase Events round, which are held from Feb 20 through Feb 26 with the final competition held on March 20 at the Bluebird Cafe.
Musicians who are interested in entering the competition and participating in the qualifying round at Anakeesta can enter https://anakeesta.com/songwriters/. To watch this qualifying round of musicians at Anakeesta, visitors will need to purchase general admission. There is no additional charge to view this qualifying round.
For more information about the Tennessee Songwriters Week event at Anakeesta, go to https://anakeesta.com/songwriters/.
ABOUT ANAKEESTA: The promise of Anakeesta is to create a unique, authentic, entertaining and memorable outdoor family experience by immersing guests of all ages in the beauty and adventure of nature, providing diverse offerings and quality craftsmanship and instilling a sense of appreciation and wonder for the magic that’s in the mountains.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Michele Canney – mcanney@anakeesta.com
Maggie Gregg – mgregg@anakeesta.com
Director of Communications
Amanda.Murphy@tn.gov
615-741-9010
Senior Communications Manager
Jill.Kilgore@tn.gov
615-927-1320
Communications Manager
Chelsea.Trott@tn.gov
629-395-8941