BIG NEWS!
NEW MUSIC ALERT:
The latest album by McKenna Faith Winters, "How Do You Miss Me" is out now and features "Comin' Up Cowboy," written by Cedric Israel, Megan Kelley, McKenna Faith Winters, and Carly Zimmerman, "Windows Rolled Down," written by Greyson Campbell, Tim Comeaux, Megan Kelley, and McKenna Faith Winters, "Let Him Go," written by Cedric Israel, Megan Kelley, Hannah McDonald, and McKenna Faith Winters, and "Loved by You," written by Ryan Jacobs, Megan Kelley, Hannah McDonald, and Carly Zimmerman. Check out the album, share it with your friends, and reach out to your local radio station to request these songs!
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"Leftovers" by Jenna Kay, written by Jake Arthur, Jenna Kay, Megan Kelley, and Brad McKinney is streaming now on your favorite music platform. Check out this pop/rock song, share it with your friends, and reach out to your local radio station to request the song!
"What I Didn't Do" by Billy Dutch, written by Billy Dutch, Megan Kelley, and James Maltese is streaming now on your favorite music platform. Check it out, share it with your friends, and reach out to your local radio station to request the song!
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​AWARDS
2025 INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION SEMI-FINALIST:
"Weren't For Me," written by Jake Arthur, Billy Dutch, Megan Kelley, and Brad McKinney was recently announced as a 2025 semi-finalist in the country category of teh International Songwriting Competition.
"Shoebox Memories," written by Meredith Crawford, James Maltese, and Megan Kelley was recently announced as a 2025 semi-finalist in the country category of teh International Songwriting Competition.
Both songs landed in the top 15% of entries from across the globe. Check out the winners HERE. Congrats to everyone!
WIDE OPEN COUNTRY SONG CONTEST:
"Weren't For Me," written by Jake Arthur, Billy Dutch, Megan Kelley, and Brad McKinney was recently announced as a 2025 finalist in American Songwriter's Wide Open Country song contest. Congrats to all of the finalists. Check it out HERE.
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SONG OF THE YEAR:
"Forgot Your Name" by McKenna Faith Winters, written by Cedric Israel, Megan Kelley, Hannah McDonald, and McKenna Faith Winters, was named Song of the Year at the 2025 Josie Music Awards. Congrats to all of the JMA nominees and winners!​​
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GREAT AMERICAN SONG CONTEST:
"Pretty Good," written by Abbey Rowe, Cedric Israel, and Megan Kelley landed in the top 5 of the Country category and honored with Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting, 2025. Check out the winners HERE.
"For the Love of Me" written by Saylor Brasseaux, Cedric Israel, and Megan Kelley was honored as a finalist in the country category, 2025. Check out the winners HERE. Congrats to everyone!​
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TEXAS SONGWRITER U, 2025 FINALIST:
Megan Kelley was selected as a Texas Songwriter U Finalist, 2025. Congrats to all of the finalists and winner Abbey Cabler; check out the organization and alumni bios HERE.
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2024 INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION WINNER:
"Pretty Good," written by Abbey Rowe, Cedric Israel, and Megan Kelley, won 3rd place in the Unpublished category and earned honorable mention in the country category.
"Not All Daddies," written by Ryan Jacobs, Megan Kelley, and Dana Snyder, earned honorable mention in the Lyrics category.
Both songs placed in the top 1% of 14,000 entries from across 112 countries.
Behind the Music
Texas-born and Nashville-based, singer-songwriter Megan Kelley began her journey on Texas opry stages, drawing early inspiration from the melodies of Wynonna, Mariah Carey, Pam Tillis, and Brandy, along with the lyrical craftsmanship of Dean Dillon, Brandy Clark, and Miranda Lambert. Today, she is known for capturing raw emotion and sharp storytelling in collaborations with fellow songwriters and emerging artists. Refusing to be confined to a single genre, Megan crafts songs rooted in personal experience and real-life stories that resonate deeply with listeners.
Her songs have been recorded by Jenna Kay, Billy Dutch, McKenna Faith Winters, and Emma James, among others. A 2025 finalist with Texas Songwriter U, she co-wrote “Want To” by Emma James with Greyson Campbell and Emma James, which landed on the BMI Texas Ten playlist. She also co-wrote “Pretty Good” with Abbey Rowe and Cedric Israel; the song earned 3rd place in the International Songwriting Competition. Dedicated to the songwriting community, she continues to create heartfelt, impactful music.
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Check out the Apple Music playlists for songs Megan has written and to enjoy the music that has inspired her over the years: ​
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Written by Megan Kelley | ​Inspired By: Early Edition | Inspired By: Later Edition | Inspired By: The Friends​​
Performances
​January 30th at 8:00 p.m.
The Commodore Grille - Nashville, TN
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January 31st at 2:00 p.m.
BS Brew Works - Springfield, TN
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February 10th at 9:00 p.m.
Bobby's Idle Hour - Nashville, TN
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February 24th at 7:30 p.m.
Parlor Bar at Urban Cowboy - Nashville, TN
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March 22nd at 8:00 p.m.
The Stillery Midtown - Nashville, TN
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April 17th at 6:00 p.m.
The Local - Nashville, TN
​​April 27th at 8:15 p.m.
Soulshine Pizza - Franklin, TN
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May 1st at 2:00 p.m.
Celtic Conch Rooftop - Key West, FL
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May 2nd at 12:00 p.m.
Celtic Conch Rooftop - Key West, FL
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June 29th at 9:00 p.m.
The Stillery Midtown - Nashville, TN
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