2026 Chapter Challenge! For Portland Chapter members only-- Submit your song for a chance at an awesome package of songwriter opportunities in Nashville.
Advance registration is required! Here is the link: Click Here To Register
This is a hybrid event-- In person at 1200 Willamette St., Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97401 (upstairs from Bartini)
OR
Via Zoom: Zoom link
Top Finalists Prize Package
Based upon the number of votes received from the committee there will be one NSAI
member and one NSAI Coordinator chosen as a winner from the Top 20. The winning NSAI
Member and the winning NSAI Coordinator whose songs are chosen will each receive:
A curated Nashville, Music Row experience — exclusively customized for each winning
writer, specific to their individual talent, inspirations, and goals, including:
• Two industry meetings that are in alignment with the writer’s unique style (to be
completed within a year of winning)
• Lunch with NSAI Staff (to be completed within a year of winning)
• One (1) Roundtrip flight on Southwest Airlines, Official Airline Partner of NSAI
- Winners will receive flight vouchers and instructions to book their own flights.
- Flight vouchers expire on May 1, 2027.
- Limited to travel only in cities serviced by Southwest Airlines.
• Two (2) night hotel stay at NSAI Partner hotel in Nashville
- Excluding predetermined blackout dates and upon availability.
- Hotel accommodations cannot be scheduled during the months of March or
September
- NOTE: Travel is for two (2) days and two (2) nights (exclusions for dates of travel
apply). The trip must be booked at least two (2) months in advance and
scheduled between Monday-Thursday.
• A guided tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum (to be completed within
a year of winning)
• And more!
Top 20 Chapter Challenge Finalists Prize Package
• In-depth Song Feedback by Pro Writer
• Exclusive Online Pitch with a Music Row Publisher
• Recognition on NSAI Socials
• Top 20 playlist featured on NSAI website
• Commemorative Poster
