Kip Moore, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Chris Janson & More to Perform at Inaugural Nashville Songwriter Awards

Kip Moore, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Chris Janson & More to Perform at Inaugural Nashville Songwriter Awards

The inaugural Nashville Songwriter Awards—taking place on Sept. 19 at Ryman Auditorium—will feature star-studded performances from Darius Rucker, Kip Moore, Jewel, Lanco and more.

Awards recognized throughout the evening will include Song, Songwriter, and Songwriter-Artist of the Year, as well as the “10 Songs I Wish I’d Written” awards. Country legend Bill Anderson will receive the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award.

Other artists participating in the first-ever event include Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett, Jamey Johnson, Old Dominion, Brothers Osborne, Scotty McCreery, Bill Anderson and Brantley Gilbert. Tickets are on sale now.

The Nashville Songwriter Awards is presented by The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade organization that was established in 1967.

Blogs

The Five Coolest Things We Saw at Kids Fair

The Five Coolest Things We Saw at Kids Fair

Kids Fair 2025 was fantastic! We loved seeing you at Expo Idaho, but if you missed it, here are some of the coolest things we saw: 1. Your Amazing Post-It Artwork One of the most unique and interactive displays at Kids Fair was the massive Post-It note mosaic. We loved seeing the creativity of all…

Why February in Idaho Isn’t All That Bad

Why February in Idaho Isn’t All That Bad

February in Idaho gets a bad rap. People complain about the cold weather, the snow, and the short days. But there’s actually a lot to love about February in Idaho. For starters, there’s the snow. Yes, it’s cold, but that just means there’s more snow to play in. And what could be better than a…

Why Country Concerts in Idaho Are So Great

Why Country Concerts in Idaho Are So Great

If you’re a fan of country music, then you know that there’s no better place to see a show than in Idaho. Here are just a few of the reasons why: The Ford Idaho Center in Nampa on a summer evening is absolutely perfect. There’s nothing quite like spending a warm summer evening under the…