Jackson Harden is a singer-songwriter from Utah, currently based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Combining elements of traditional folk, alt-country, and chamber pop, his music has a timeless quality that creates an airy, open atmosphere tinged with imagery of the vast desert landscapes and towering mountains of the western United States. His...
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CONGRATULATIONS to the 2025 finalists of the LEAF Singer-Songwriter Competition, presented by NewSong Music:
Babe Club — Charleston, SC
Caroline Cotter — Ellsworth, ME
Finn O'Sullivan — Longmont, CO
Jackson Grimm — Swannanoa, NC
Andy Shaw — Columbus, OH
Jackson Harden — Concord, NC
Jenna Nicholls — New York, NY
Benjamin...
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NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition is thrilled to announce that Lindsay Foote from Boston, Massachusetts, is the 23rd annual Grand Prize Winner.
During the Saturday, March 15, finals, Foote showcased six songs with tender emotionalism and dreamy melodies that highlighted her lithe voice. Her grand prize package includes a...
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The annual LEAF Singer-Songwriter Showcase and Competition, now in its eleventh year, will take place at LEAF Global Arts Retreat, in Black Mountain, N.C., on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Submit your original songs HERE
The performance showcase and competition is a collaborative effort between NewSong Music and LEAF Global Arts. It aims to...
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Now in its 24th year, the NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition is one of North America’s premier showcases of emerging performers and songwriters today. This crowd-sourced effort seeks to identify the truly exceptional artists within our communities and to work closely with them to develop their careers and introduce their...
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Marcus Fetch’s songs are heartfelt and raw, with lyrics that paint unique life experiences. Red House is a coming-of-age album that squeezes every last drop of angst out of one’s late twenties. Breaking away from friends and the party scene, soul searching through late nights, house parties, and wild road trips. Fetch unleashes this...
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