Music lovers can experience the stories behind their favorite songs during the 7th annual Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival, set for Nov. 6–8 in Florence and Muscle Shoals.
The three-day festival features Grammy-winning songwriters, chart-topping hitmakers and emerging artists. Attendees will enjoy intimate performances, songwriter rounds and special events celebrating the region’s rich musical heritage.
The 2026 lineup features songwriters representing country, pop, rock and Americana, including The Family Band, featuring James LeBlanc, Angela Hacker, Bay Simpson and Dylan LeBlanc; Alabama native and rising country-soul artist Kashus Culpepper; and Anthony Smith, known for writing Chris Young’s “Tomorrow” and Lonestar’s “What About Now.”
Other featured performers include Bridgette Tatum, co-writer of Jason Aldean’s hit “She’s Country;” Steven Dale Jones, whose songwriting credits include Diamond Rio’s “One More Day” and Jordan Davis’ “Singles You Up;” and award-winning songwriter Jeff Cohen, known for his work with Evan and Jaron, Martina McBride and Big & Rich.
Additional performers include Jason Duke, Justin Wilson, David Fanning, Jeffrey Steele, Clare Dunn, Alyssa Flaherty, Jon Decious and Curt Chambers.
Multiple Venues
Performances will take place at venues throughout Florence and Muscle Shoals, including Swampers Terrace at Renaissance Shoals Resort, The GunRunner Boutique Hotel, FloBama, The Lava Room, On The Rocks and the legendary FAME Recording Studios.
The festival also features the Shoals Songwriter Workshop on Nov. 6–7 at The Mane Room at the University of North Alabama. The workshop will offer masterclasses and educational sessions covering songwriting techniques, music licensing for film and television, and publisher pitch opportunities. Participating industry professionals include Jeffrey Steele, Jeff Cohen and Victoria Banks, along with other music industry leaders.
Organized by the Muscle Shoals Songwriters Foundation, a nonprofit organization established in 2019, the festival highlights the creative talent and musical legacy that have made the Shoals a recognized destination for music enthusiasts. Since its founding, the organization has reinvested more than $750,000 into the music community through educational initiatives and professional development programs.
Day passes, weekend passes and workshop registration are available online. The FAME Recording Studios showcase requires a separate ticket. Organizers encourage attendees to purchase passes early, as venue capacities are limited to maintain an intimate performance experience.
For weekend passes, workshop registration and additional information, visit muscleshoalssongfest.com and shoalssongworkshop.com.
