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BIG NEWS!

2024 INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION WINNER:

"Pretty Good," written by Abbey Cabler, Cedric Israel, and Megan Kelley, won 3rd place in the Unpublished category and earned honorable mention in the country category.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. Check out the winners HERECongrats to everyone!

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NEW MUSIC ALERT: 

"Want To" by Emma James, written by Greyson Campbell, Emma James, and Megan Kelley, 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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"Windows Rolled Down" by McKenna Faith Winters, written by Tim Comeaux, Greyson Campbell, McKenna Faith Winteres, and Megan Kelley, 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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GREAT AMERICAN SONG CONTEST:

"Pretty Good," written by Abbey Cabler, 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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JOHN LENNON SONGWRITING CONTEST:

"Pretty Good," written by Abbey Cabler, Cedric Israel, and Megan Kelley was honored as a finalist in the Country category of the 2024 John Lennon Songwriting contest, Session II. Congrats to all of the finalists and winners; check out the song and the finalists HERE.

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TEXAS SONGWRITER U, 2025 FINALIST:

Megan Kelley was selected as a finalist and participated in Texas Songwriter U, 2025. Congrats to all of the finalists and winner Abbey Cabler; check out the organization and alumni bios HERE.

Behind the Music

Texas-born and Nashville-based, singer-songwriter Megan Kelley draws inspiration from Martina McBride, Pam Tillis, and Trisha Yearwood, blending their melodies with the lyrical finesse of Dean Dillon and Miranda Lambert. Starting her journey on Texas opry stages, Megan honed her craft as a storyteller, channeling raw emotion into songs that resonate across genres.

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Named "One to Watch" by the Nashville Songwriters Association International, Megan has earned recognition from American Songwriter, was a finalist in Texas Songwriter U, and won 3rd place in the 2024 International Songwriting Competition. Her songs, recorded by Nashville artists Emma James, Saylor Brasseaux, and others, reflect her ability to weave personal and shared stories into memorable music. Megan remains dedicated to supporting the songwriting community and creating heartfelt, impactful songs.

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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: â€‹

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Written by Megan Kelley  |  â€‹Inspired By: Early Edition  |  Inspired By: Later Edition  |  Inspired By: The Friends​​

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Performances

​January 6th at 7:00 p.m.

The Commons Club at The Virgin - Nashville, TN

Songwriter Showcase with Lucky Money Live 

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January 15th at 7:30 p.m.

CANCELLED DUE TO REPAIRS AT THE VENUE 

Kokomo Trading Company - Franklin, TN

Six Strings & Me Songwriter Round

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January 18th at 8:00 p.m.

The Commodore Grille - Nashville, TN

Tracy Richardson's Birthday Bash at the Nashville Songwriter Showcase

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January 19th at 6:25 p.m.

The Dive Motel - Nashville, TN

One More Round Showcase​

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January 26th at 3:00 p.m. GET TICKETS

The Saxon Pub - Austin, TX

Texas Songwriter U Showcase with Jack Ingram

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January 28th at 7:00 p.m.

Austin, TN

Private Show​​

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February 1st at 2:00 p.m.

BS Brew Works - Springfield, TN

Tennessee Songwriters Week

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February 7th at 6:00 p.m.

Bassline Brewing Co - Nashville, TN

Nashville Tour Stop

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​​February 10th at 7:00 pm

Greenlight Bar - Nashville, TN

Playlisted Podcast

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February 11th at 6:00 p.m.

True Music Room - Nashville, TN

Nashville Tour Stop

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February 17th at 6:30 p.m.

Nashville, TN

Corporate Event

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​March 2nd at 6:00 p.m.

The Stillery Midtown - Nashville, TN

Livin' the Write Life's Two Nights in Texas

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March 19th at 7:30 p.m.

Kokomo Trading Company - Franklin, TN

Six Strings & Me Songwriter Round

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March 22nd at 9:00 p.m.

The Commodore Grille - Nashville, TN

Nashville Songwriter Showase

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April 13th at 8:00 p.m.

The Stillery Midtown - Nashville, TN

Livin' the Write Life's Writers on the Rooftop

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April 22nd at 7:00 p.m.

Bobby's Idle Hour Tavern - Nashville, TN

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​April 23rd at 7:00 p.m.

Bassline Brewing Co. - Nashville, TN

Nashville Tour Stop

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April 26th at 8:00 p.m. 

The Commodore Grille - Nashville, TN

Nashville Songwriter Showase

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April 27th at 7:00 p.m.

The Stillery Midtown - Nashville, TN

Livin' the Write Life's Writers on the Rooftop

​May 3rd at 7:00 p.m. 

The Commodore Grille - Nashville, TN

Nashville Songwriter Showase​

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May 11th at 6:00 p.m.

The Stillery Midtown - Nashville, TN

Livin' the Write Life's Writers on the Rooftop​

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May 26th  

Soulshine - Franklin, TN

Six Strings & Me Songwriter Round

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May 30th at 9:00 p.m. 

The Commodore Grille - Nashville, TN

Nashville Songwriter Showase

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June 21st at 7:00 p.m. 

The Commodore Grille - Nashville, TN

Nashville Songwriter Showase​

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June 22nd at 8:00 p.m.

The Stillery Midtown - Nashville, TN

Livin' the Write Life's Writers on the Rooftop

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June 23rd 

Soulshine - Franklin, TN

Six Strings & Me Songwriter Round

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July 10th at 8:00 p.m.

Live Oak - Nashville, TN

Livin' the Write Life 

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July 20th at 8:00 p.m.

The Stillery Midtown - Nashville, TN

Livin' the Write Life's Writers on the Rooftop

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