“Ain’t no chance if you dont take it”, Guy Clark

Since 2016 we have provided aspiring songwriters a chance to have their music heard. We’re believers in creativity, chasing dreams and getting the chance to pursue your passion. We know it takes courage, conviction and passion to pursue your music drams and find your purpose.

We accept a hundred (100) songwriter submissions to be judged by music professionals. Songwriters are limited to two submissions. The twenty (20) best written songs and their writers will perform their song live on stage during the 9th Annual Red Lodge Songwriter Festival at the One Legged Magpie on Saturday, June 21, 2025, 9 am – 12 pm and open to the public.

The top two songwriters will open for the Hit Songwriters on Saturday night and the three runner-ups will play in a round on Saturday afternoon along with last years winner, Liam Slater Buell. 

Many of our winners and finalist have gone on to appear as Rising Star songwriters at the Red Lodge Songwriters Festival, Yellowstone Songwriter Festival in Cody Wyoming and the Livingston Songwriter Festival.