Hey Everyone!
In case you don't already know, last night I won "Puckett's Rising Star" competition. This was a contest held at Puckett's Grocery in Franklin among Nashville songwriters judging on song quality and performance. The contest had three rounds; 8 separate opening rounds, a semifinal round of sixteen, and a final round of four writers. (about 120 writers total)
Last night's final round was truly amazing. The three other writers (Johnathon Hepner, Bill Diluigi, and Rebecca Correia) were so good. You have to check them out! We each got to play four songs and then the judges chose a winner. My setlist was:
1. Do Right With Your Heart
2. Jefferson Street
3. Some Things Never Change
4. Everybody Wants to Fall in Love Tonight
Following the set, the judges deliberated while Greg Barnhill (amazing writer) played a few tunes. When the time came to announce the winner I was freaking out! I was literally shaking. Then I heard my name and I haven't stopped smiling since. For winning, I was given $500 and an opportunity to play in a round with some of Nashville's premier songwriters. I'll be playing that show on April 6th.
It was such an awesome feeling to win...but the best feeling in the world is the amount of support I've received from my family, friends and fans. I can't tell you enough how much your encouragement means to me. Thank you for continually coming to see me play and inspiring me to sing, to write, and to love music.
Yours,
Tyler
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