Get ready for an unforgettable event! Twenty talented songwriters will perform live at the Rocky Mountain Songwriting Contest Finals. From October to February over 100 songwriters representing 26 States and 4 countries submitted songs to the Rocky Mountain Songwriting Contest. These twenty songwriters were chosen to come to Red Lodge and perform their song before a live audience and judges Ben & Kassie Wilson (Goldpine), Andy Sydow & James Dean Hicks.

Sammi Accola, “Mona Lisa” – Nashville, TN

Nathan Klages, “Boundries” – Nashville, TN

Sara Beth Go, “I Wish I Was A Tree” – Nashville, TN

Morgan Powers, “Blue As Bonnets” – McGregor, TX

Tai Shan, “How It Flew (The Kite Song)” – Madison, TN

Miss Leo (Leo Williams), “Winter Frost” – Los Osos, CA

Karen Dahlstrom, “Last Of My Line” – Brooklyn, NY

Tiffany Williams , “Ammunition” – Hermitage, TN

Ethan Phillips, “Montana” – Hermitage, TN

Remi Goode, “Typecast” – Nashville, TN

Steve Obermiller & Hilary Tipps, “Fort Worth” – Fort Worth, TX

Kaylyn Sahs, “Wine About It” – Brentwood, TN

Scarlett Egan, “Loose End” – Nashville, TN

Mary McGuinness, “Keep Dreaming” – Nashville, TN

Brett Anthony, “Coal Dust Devil” – Maple Valley, WA

Russ Glenn, “Half Life” – Dripping Springs, TX

Alison Tucker, “Carousel of Colors” – Austin, TX

Jaryn Jones, “Woman” – Franklin, TN

Allison Asarch, “Big Red Apple” – Nashville, TN

Chris Nurthen, “Funny Money” – Germantown, TN

The winner will score a Gibson Guitar and a spot as a Rising Star at the 10th Annual Red Lodge Songwriter Festival in 2026.