Thefinals of the 2026 Rocky Mountain Songwriting Contest were held in conjunction with the 10th Annual Red Lodge Songwriter Festival, June 18-20, 2026.

This year’s finalists, chosen from over 100 entrants representing 24 states.

Congratulations to all the songwriters that competed in this years contest. You are truly great musicians and story tellers.

Winner 

Hudson Mueller – “Maintain”

First Runner-Up

Andrew Worley – “Till The Sun Comes Back”

Finalists

Katrina Cain – “Dizzy”

Tashi Congdon – “Devil Creek”

Natalie Royal – “Forget You Not”