BIG NEWS!
YOU BE THE JUDGE!
Vote for "Pretty Good" and "Not All Daddies" in the People's Voice Contest. Click HERE and find the songs in the categories: Unpublished, Country, and Lyrics. Voting is open until April 28th - Vote Daily!
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2024 INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION UDPATE:
"Pretty Good," written by Abbey Cabler, Cedric Israel, and Megan Kelley, and "Not All Daddies," written by Ryan Jacobs, Megan Kelley, and Dana Snyder, are currently finalists in the country, lyrics, and unpublished categories. Congrats to all of the finalists, listed HERE, and stay tuned for the final announcement of the winners.
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NEW MUSIC ALERT:
"Want To" by Emma James, written by Greyson Campbell, Emma James, and Megan Kelley, is streaming now on your favorite music platform. Check it out, share it with your friends, and reach out to your local radio station to request the song!
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GREAT AMERICAN SONG CONTEST:
"Pretty Good," written by Abbey Cabler, Cedric Israel, and Megan Kelley landed in the top 5 of the country category and honored with Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting, 2025. Check out the winners HERE. "For the Love of Me" written by Saylor Brasseaux, Cedric Israel, and Megan Kelley was honored as a finalist in the country category, 2025. Check out the winners HERE. Congrats to everyone!
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JOHN LENNON SONGWRITING CONTEST:
"Pretty Good," written by Abbey Cabler, Cedric Israel, and Megan Kelley was honored as a finalist in the country category of the 2024 John Lennon Songwriting contest, Session II. Congrats to all of the finalists and winners; check out the song and the finalists HERE.
Behind the Music
Texas-born and Nashville-based, singer-songwriter Megan Kelley draws inspiration from Martina McBride, Pam Tillis, and Trisha Yearwood, blending their melodies with the lyrical finesse of Dean Dillon and Miranda Lambert. Starting her journey on Texas opry stages, Megan honed her craft as a storyteller, channeling raw emotion into songs that resonate across genres.
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Named "One to Watch" by the Nashville Songwriters Association International, Megan has earned recognition from American Songwriter and was a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition and Texas Songwriter U. Her songs, recorded by Nashville artists Emma James, Saylor Brasseaux, and others, reflect her ability to weave personal and shared stories into memorable music. Megan remains dedicated to supporting the songwriting community and creating heartfelt, impactful songs.
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Check out the Apple Music playlists for songs Megan has written and to enjoy the music that has inspired her over the years: ​
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Written by Megan Kelley | ​Inspired By: Early Edition | Inspired By: Later Edition | Inspired By: The Friends​​
Tomball, TX
Performances
​January 6th at 7:00 p.m.
The Commons Club at The Virgin - Nashville, TN
Songwriter Showcase with Lucky Money Live
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January 15th at 7:30 p.m.
CANCELLED DUE TO REPAIRS AT THE VENUE
Kokomo Trading Company - Franklin, TN
Six Strings & Me Songwriter Round
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January 18th at 8:00 p.m.
The Commodore Grille - Nashville, TN
Tracy Richardson's Birthday Bash at the Nashville Songwriter Showcase
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January 19th at 6:25 p.m.
The Dive Motel - Nashville, TN
One More Round Showcase​
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January 26th at 3:00 p.m. GET TICKETS
The Saxon Pub - Austin, TX
Texas Songwriter U Showcase with Jack Ingram
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January 28th at 7:00 p.m.
Austin, TN
Private Show​​
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February 1st at 2:00 p.m.
BS Brew Works - Springfield, TN
Tennessee Songwriters Week
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February 7th at 6:00 p.m.
Bassline Brewing Co - Nashville, TN
Nashville Tour Stop
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​​February 10th at 7:00 pm
Greenlight Bar - Nashville, TN
Playlisted Podcast
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February 11th at 6:00 p.m.
True Music Room - Nashville, TN
Nashville Tour Stop
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February 17th at 6:30 p.m.
Nashville, TN
Corporate Event
​March 2nd at 6:00 p.m.
The Stillery Midtown - Nashville, TN
Livin' the Write Life's Two Nights in Texas
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March 19th at 7:30 p.m.
Kokomo Trading Company - Franklin, TN
Six Strings & Me Songwriter Round
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March 22nd at 9:00 p.m.
The Commodore Grille - Nashville, TN
Nashville Songwriter Showase
​April 13th at 6:00 p.m.
The Stillery Midtown - Nashville, TN
Livin' the Write Life's Writers on the Rooftop
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​April 23rd at 7:00 p.m.
Bassline Brewing Co. - Nashville, TN
Nashville Tour Stop
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April 26th at 8:00 p.m.
The Commodore Grille - Nashville, TN
Nashville Songwriter Showase
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May 3rd at 7:00 p.m.
The Commodore Grille - Nashville, TN
Nashville Songwriter Showase
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May 5th
Soulshine - Franklin, TN
Six Strings & Me Songwriter Round
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May 11th at 6:00 p.m.
The Stillery Midtown - Nashville, TN
Livin' the Write Life's Writers on the Rooftop
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May 14th at 7:00 p.m.
Honky Tonk Creamery - Mount Juliet, TN
Livin' the Write Life
