AirPlay Direct is a digital delivery system developed for artists, radio programmers & music industry professionals. Send secure broadcast-quality music & digital press kits to radio stations, booking agents, promoters and music supervisors worldwide. Visit their booth.

Strum Magazine will be at the fest looking for fresh music news, doing interviews, and answering your questions on what role the media plays in the biz. Visit their booth.

Bayou Recording 1008 17th Ave. South, Nashville, TN  37203 Directions  Drop by to enter drawing for free one hour acoustic vocal demo. Visit their studio.

SHARP OBJECTS (Saturday Only) Booth and Office open at the fest. Independent song plugging and publishing company, Steven Sharp CEO has promoted over 60 #1 singles. 47 cuts in 36 months. An all music company of songwriters 62 Music Sq. West Nashville, TN  37203   615-320-1030  Directions Visit their office or booth.

Crowe Entertainment Song Plugging, Artist and Management. 1019 16th Avenue South (Log Cabin, lower level, enter from rear.) Nashville, TN  37202  Directions Visit their office.

Hit Song Casa Joyce Medlock Visit their booth.

Colt Records will have a booth setup with several of their artists appearing including Traditional Country Music Hall of Famer J. K. Coltrain 50 Music Square West. Visit their booth.

World Music Nashville will be at the fest with music related instrumental goodies. Visit their stage at Picks Nashville Lounge in the Music Row Best Western.

Tennessee Songwriters Association International An organization for aspiring songwriters! Get our Monthly Newsletter packed with information. Attend our Weekly Workshops dealing with all phases of the music industry. We Advise and Recommend for the products and professional services needed by songwriters & give you the Opportunity To Meet with other songwriters, just like you. Visit their booth.

Jack Boucher Drumstick Master. Visit his booth.

 "Writer's Block" is a weekly, independently produced radio program featuring ONLY Independent Performing Songwriters. The program has been on the air for 8 years and is webcast around the world. Writer's Block will be accepting UNSOLICITED ARTIST SUBMISSIONS FOR AIRPLAY CONSIDERATION FROM ANY ARTIST REGISTERED WITH THE FESTIVAL. Submit your material first hand to host and program director, Karen E. Reynolds. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE INDEPENDENTLY PRODUCED AND ORIGINAL MATERIAL ONLY WITH THE PRIMARY VOCALIST BEING THE SONGWRITER. For more information, visit www.WritersBlockOnline.com or e-mail writersblockinfo@aol.com. Visit their booth.

Branded leather notepad holders for songwriters and other creative writers.Visit their booth.

will be holding a drawing for 4 hours of studio time, how ever you want to use it! They provide the following premium services: Full Band Productions & Demos (& Single Song Demos). Full mixing and mastering services regardless of platforms. Single-Song Piano or Acoustic Demos. In-studio Vocal Coaching by Dave Demay . Remote Vocal Coaching & Background Vocals. Vocal Training by appointment. In-house Full production services. Specializing in a wide variety of musical genres: Country, Blue Grass, Contemporary Christian, Gospel, Pop, R&B, New Age, Instrumental, Rock and Metal. Visit their booth.

The Independent Music Association is a non profit organization designed to help define paths, motivate ingenuity and focus resources within measureable levels, step by step. We provide direction, field tested guidance, consultations, education, resource information, How To's and other "hands on" encouragements "Indies" need to compete in their marketplace. Visit their booth

S. PARKS CREATIVE AND CUSTOM GUITARS will have a booth at the fest- Their business is located at 2812 Bransford Avenue, Nashville, TN 37204 - 615-627-7285 - Directions Email: musicmusicmusic100@hotmail.com  Sally will display amazing guitars and percussion that can be totally custom made. You can also bring your guitar and she will go over your ideas and work within your budget (she's a musician also). Sally is well-known in the industry for art and illustration in all areas of music (CD design, backdrops, etc.) and is found exclusively through referrals or at guitar shows. Special guests usually drop by. Visit her booth.

SAE Institute of Technology: Study Audio Engineering, Recording Courses at SAE Institute, Nashville. SAE is located in the heart of the Music Row District. Music Row is located between 16th and 17th Avenue South, minutes from downtown, and offers hundreds of professional studios within walking distance from the school. Visit their booth.

Mission Statement: Believing that democracy cannot function if only a few have access to the media, Radio Free Nashville, Inc. (RFN) intends to be a community forum for the music, voices, and viewpoints generally ignored or misrepresented by the corporate media. Visit our booth at the fest!

All festival registrants will receive a 30-days  of SongU.com for the month of June! Fest Heads can take up to 5 courses, pitch songs, listen to guest talks and more. We will email you the special link and access code May 31st!