Round 1: Monday, October 17
Round 2: Monday, October 24
Round 3: Monday, October 31
Round 4: Monday, November 7
Finale: Monday, November 14
Rules:
12 Songwriters will perform each night.
Songwriter will be allowed to play 2 songs.
The songs performed must be written by the performer.
Judging will be on originality, composition, performance and crowd support on a scale of 1-10
The top two performances from each night will air on 105.3 for a call-in vote: winner of the call-in vote will advance to the finale with an additional point.
Finale will be judged by a panel of music professionals on originality, composition, performance, and crowd support on a scale of 1-10.
Larry Joe Taylor will choose an opener for his spring festival from the finalists.
Prizes will be awarded based on composite scores.
Prizes:
Grand Prize: Opening show at Larry Joe Taylor Festival in Stephenville, TX
First Prize:
Second Prize:
Third Prize:
Jim Dunlop Strings and Picks
Sponsors
Larry Joe Taylor Music Festival
105.3 FM The Red Dirt Rebel
Tarpley Music
Sixgun Studios









