January 30 2027 Qualifying Round

Nobels, Inc. has been selected as one of the Middle Tennessee venues for the 2027 Tennessee Songwriters Week qualifying rounds.   Our event will be held at Nobels starting at 6:00 pm on January 30, 2027.  Sign up by entering your information below and hitting Sign Me Up.  Up to 15 participants may be included.  Signups run from December 10, 2026 through January 29, 2027, or until all slots are filled. 

Participants are required to bring all needed equipment.  We have a small stage with stools and no sound equipment. 

Songwriters may sing acapella or have live accompaniment. Light percussion is allowed if there is no set-up time  necessary. This is a plug-and-play acoustic format. Songwriter may bring

up no more than two performers to play an instrument. Back up tracks are  permitted if it’s an original track. Please note the additional performers will be considered one act/one entry. The

original song must not disparage any group of persons, religion, be considered inflammatory or inappropriate. The original song will be performed at every stage of the competition, at the qualifying round, showcase and finale. Entrant must provide lyrics to song ahead of the qualifying round.

Songs will be judged on two categories: Category 1) Quality of Song (original lyrics/melody, lack of cliches, clear or  unclear narrative). The first category will be scored 1-10 (10 being the highest) Category 2) Performance (instrument in or out of tune, ability to understand lyrics, connection with audience. Category 2 will be scored 1-6 (6 being the highest)