2026 Memphis Songwriters Association

Songwriter Showcase Competition

Photographs Credit: Reggie Pederson (R2C Visuals)

Top 8 Finalists 2026
Left to Right: Amber Rae Dunn (MSA VP), Mark Parsell (MSA President), Korrus 1st Place (Andrew Park, Johnny Fedorenko, Tristin Harris), Dutch Vanderpool 2nd Place, Shara Matlock 3rd Place, Joe Matthews (MSA Board)
First Place Winner Korrus (middle) Andrew Park, Johnny Fedorenko, and Tristin Harris
Second Place Dutch Vanderpool
Third Place Shara Matlock
Mark Parsell speaking with guests
Competition Judges: Seated left to right: Lisa Marie Bayungan, Kevin Carpenter, and Jason Gillespie. Standing Amber Rae Dunn MSA Vice President and Joe Matthews MSA Board.
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Shara Matlock and Sky King performing "Without You," that took third place.
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Hank Nightshade performing "Dirt."
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Kenny Little performing "Slow Down."
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Keenya Creates performing "Being Alive."
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Jessie Jordan performing "Breathe Without You."
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RD Humphreys performing "Blind in the Light."
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Johnny Fedorenko and Andrew Park Performing "Said it to You" that took First Place.
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Dutch Vanderpool performing "If We Weren't Different" that took Second Place.
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Noah Smith and Jack Elrod. Noah was the 2025 First Place winner with his song "Strawberry."
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