✨ Announcing the Finalists & Winners for the 2025 Townie Awards! ✨
Friday, October 17, 2025 - Nashville, TN
📍 Riverside Revival | East Nashville
2025 Townie Awards Finalists
Songwriter of the Year
Carey Latham - WINNER!
Carin Fradin
Erica Ellis
Jeff Power
Rob Alley
Citizen of the Year
Steve Huff - WINNER!
Carey Latham
Linda Moroziuk
Rick Barnes
Rob Alley
Steve Purcell
Most Improved Writer
Julie Biens - WINNER!
Branwen Hunolt
Charlie Dunn
Erica Ellis
Stefan Xidas
Indie Artist of the Year
Julie Biens - WINNER!
Andrew Dolan
Bella Garland
Raphaela Nehme
Rob Alley
Forum Feedback Superstar
Bennett Johnson - WINNER!
Erica Ellis
Paula Ray Mascho
Steve Huff
Steve Purcell
Pop Song of the Year
"Elevator" - Drew Langdon, Carey Latham, Roberta Smithline - WINNER!
"Heart Keeps On Beating" - Andrew Dolan
"Orbit" – Bella Garland
"Runnin’ Days" - Carey Latham
"Darkest Hour Friend" - Julie Biens
"Very Next Ex" - Rafi Arkin
Sync Song of the Year
"Little Sister" - Andrea Brodeur, Jake Arthur - WINNER!
"The God Of Endings" - Bill O'Hanlon
"Antigravity" - Branwen Hunolt
"WANTED" - Jennie Larsen
"Sippin On Summer" - Linda Moroziuk
Lyric of the Year
"Tiny Memories (Jordan’s Song)" - Rob Alley - WINNER!
"When Nashville Cries" - Alexsi Mallory
"Pray the Devil Back to Hell" - Erica Ellis
"Wildflowers" - Jessica Thornhill
"A Human Being" - Ricky Amburgey
Song of the Year (All Genres)
"Elevator" - Drew Langdon, Carey Latham, Roberta Smithline
Co-Writer of the Year
Erica Ellis - WINNER!
Carey Latham
Jeff Power
Rob Alley
Most Likely to Cowrite Day or Night
Carey Latham - WINNER!
B.D. Gillihan
Rob Alley
Robert Simmons
Stefan Xidas
Best Track Person
Rob Alley - WINNER!
Andrew (Drew) Langdon
B.D. Gillihan
Jeff Power
Jody Sloan
Rising Star Award
Carey Latham - WINNER!
Andrew Dolan
Andrew Langdon
Carin Fradin
Rob Alley
Country Song of the Year
"As Old As I Can" - Carin Fradin, Derek James and Aron Rosing - WINNER!
"When Nashville Cries" - Alexsi Mallory
"Dream Girl" - Brett Stair
"GROUNDED" - Carey Latham
"ALRIGHT THAT IT’S WRONG" - Julie Biens
Americana/Bluegrass Song of the Year
"Dead, Broke, Or Busted" - Steve Huff - WINNER!
"Scars Have Voices" - B.D. Gillihan
"Breaker Breaker" - Linda Moroziuk
"Best a Man Can Do" - Rick Barnes
"Nervous" - Vicki
Christian Song of the Year
"Prayers I Didn’t Pray" - Nathanael DeLong - WINNER!
"Psalm Of The South" - B.D. Gillihan
"Preaching To The Choir" - Steve Huff
"Forgive Quickly, Blame Slowly" - Sundi Jo Graham
Come Celebrate With Us at SongTown’s 11th Annual Birthday Bash!
The winners will be revealed live at SongTown’s biggest night of the year — the Annual Birthday Bash. Expect great music, community, and plenty of surprises as we honor the creativity of our SongTown community!
📅 Date: Friday, October 17, 2025 | 6-9pm
📍 Location: Riverside Revival | East Nashville
Do You Want An Unforgettable Day of Songwriting & Industry Connections?!
Then join us Friday Morning (Oct. 17) for SongTown's 11th Annual Creative Xperience Songwriting Workshop and then Friday Night for our Birthday Bash!
All-Day Creative Xperience
(Tentative Schedule) Exclusive Pro Sessions with Industry Experts!
Doors Open: 9:00 AM
9:15 - 10:15 AM | Hit Songwriting Workshop
Multi-#1 songwriters Marty Dodson & Clay Mills will show you the techniques that top hitmakers use to write chart-topping songs!
10:30 - 11:45 PM | Ethical AI For Songwriting Panel
Industry leaders & top publishers discuss how the music industry is changing and how to keep up.
11:45 - 1:30 PM | Lunch
1:30 - 2:45 PM | Play for Publisher Panel
Get Your Song Heard! Selected attendee songs will be played live for top music publishers!
3:00 - 4:15 PM | Sync Music Publisher Panel
Network, Collaborate & Get Inspired! Connect with fellow songwriters, publishers, and industry insiders. This is your chance to take your songwriting career to the next level!
SongTown 11th Annual Birthday Bash & Townie Awards!
(Tentative Schedule) An Evening of Incredible Music & Celebration!
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
6:00 - 8:00 PM | Member Rounds
SongTown members take the stage!
8:00 - 8:30 PM | Hit Writers Round
Clay, Marty & Special Guests perform!
Townie Awards – Recognizing outstanding members in the SongTown community! (Awards given throughout the night)
Big-Time Door Prizes – Amazing giveaways all night!
Cash Bar Available – Sip, socialize & celebrate!
At The Door: $140
Both events held at the beautiful
Riverside Revival venue in East Nashville!
Watch Our 2024 Recap Video!
What's On Tap For The Creative Xperience Workshop 2025...
- Hit Writing Workshop - Multi-#1 songwriters Marty Dodson & Clay Mills will take you through an exciting workshop to level up your songwriting in a big way in a short time!.
- Industry Panel Discussion - Industry pros will discuss the impact of AI for songwriters in sync music and the record industry as well as current and future music/industry trends.
- Chance to Get Heard! - Attendees will be sent a link to submit their best song for the Creative Xperience Publisher Panel. We will listen to as many songs as possible during the session. This is a great opportunity to possibly get your song played for some of the industry's best publishers.
- Gain Valuable Insight Into What Publishers & Sync Supervisors Are Looking For - Our Publisher Panel will be giving you the latest scoop on what they are looking for when listening to sign songs and writers.
- Mix & Mingle - The Creative Xperience Workshop is a great place to meet potential collaborators and industry pros.
- Have A Blast! - Marty and Clay believe there is nothing better than waking up every day and chasing your passions. This day is dedicated to the art of songwriting and you!
Pricing:
Creative Workshop and Bash Pass: $120
Meet Your Pro Instructors & SongTown Co-founders...
Clay Mills
Multi #1 Songwriter/ 2x Grammy Nominee
Hits include:
“Beautiful Mess” (Diamond Rio)
“Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It” (Darius Rucker)
"History In The Making" (Darius Rucker)
Visit: claymills.com
Marty Dodson
13x #1 Songwriter
Hits include:
“Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven” (Kenny Chesney)
“Must Be Doing Something Right” (Billy Currington)
Visit: martydodson.com
After the Creative Xperience Workshop, join us for the...
11th Annual ST Birthday Bash & Townie Awards!
Townie Awards will be given out throughout the evening!
This year's ST Birthday Bash extravaganza & Creative Xperience Workshop will be held at the beautiful Riverside Revival venue in East Nashville.
Friday, Oct 17th
Riverside Revival
1600 Riverside Drive
Nashville, TN 37216
(Parking is limited, so you may want to carpool or take Uber/Lyft)
All Day Workshop & Bash Party - $120
Bash Ticket Only - $25
Day Of - At The Door: $140
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