26th Annual NSAI Song Contest Finalists

Meet ALL of the finalists for the 26th annual NSAI Song Contest! These songs made it through several rounds of judging by industry professionals and are in the running to win the Grand Prize in their respective categories - including $5,000 cash, a one-year single-song publishing contract from @thenewbmg, a mentor session with @ashleymcbryde, $1,500 to spend at @guitarcenter courtesy of the Guitar Center Music Foundation, a Gold Label 517e guitar from @taylorguitars, a complete home studio recording package from @customhouse_guitarcenter, a chance to perform at the @bluebirdcafetn and at @tinpansouth, an engraved plaque of the winning song courtesy of @musicnotes, tickets to the 2026 Nashville Songwriter Awards, a personalized Music Row Experience and still so much more! *For complete prize info on each category please visit nsaisongcontest.com

Good luck to everyone, all Top 10 finalists have earned a few prizes as well so congratulations on making it this far! The judging panel will be revealed Tuesday, January 27th - stay tuned!