IBMA is pleased to announce the following songwriters have been invited to present their original material at IBMA’s annual Songwriter Showcase, hosted at the Nashville Convention Center during the IBMA Business Conference on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 29. Mark your calendars now if you are looking for new bluegrass material for an upcoming recording!

David Ashdown; Greenwich, N.Y. – “The Pain of Death”

Phil Barker; Asheville, N.C. – “The Humble Shepherd”

Jo Ellen Doering; Los Angeles, Calif. – “Every Step of the Way”

Donna Hughes; Trinity, N.C. – “Losing You”

Kent Riggs; Scottsdale, Ariz. – “Diamonds for Stones”
Chris Ruud; Cincinnati, Ohio – “Weary Traveler”

Becky Schlegel; Ashland City, Tenn. – “So Embarrassing”

Paul Spradlin; Congress, Ariz. – “Great Love and Great Sin”

Nora Jane Struthers; Nashville, Tenn. – “Evelyn”

Ronny Vines; Sylvan Springs, Ala. – “Bluer Grass”

Our sincere thanks is extended to the 108 writers who submitted material for consideration.