NEWSLETTER 3-21-26 (click to open)
- TSAI
- 6 hours ago
- 4 min read
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There's a lot of new information throughout please read the entire Newsletter so you're up to speed on everything TSAI
We've been getting feedback that some people are missing out on information that is in these newsletters. Please read the entire message even if it looks like a repeat, It may not be:
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We Want To Hear From YOU! Come to our Tuesday Meetings and Give Us Suggestions on What You Want To Get Out Of TSAI and let's make it happen
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Breaking News:
Awards for the TSAI Awards Show at The Commodore on Thursday April 9th Have Been Ordered.
Also
We are working on putting the lineup for the show together. If you are nominated in a category and would like to perform at the event, please contact Richard
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Meeting Time!
Tuesday 3/24/2026
Tone Central Station 6:30-8:30 PM
Songwriter Jam Contact Tsaijennam@gmail.com to play
As a special Bonus Tone Central Station is gracious enough to offer free music videos before our event. Reach out to Jamie at Tone Central for info 615-490-8699
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TSAI Awards Show
Thursday April 9th
@
The Commodore
There is no cover, However, this is an operating restaurant so come out get a table and support the restaurant.
The Commodore opens at 5pm so make sure you get your table early The show starts @ 6 pm
Interested in helping at the show email TsaiJoed@gmail.com
Are you nominated in a category for an award?
We Want YOU!
To Perform at the show Reach out to Richard Trest and let him know what category and song you are nominated in/with.
Performance space is limited message him now Richardscafe@gmail.com
You'll also want come out and honor our
Hall Of Fame Winners
Paul Castoe
&
Jerry Foster
As Well As Our
Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Buddy Cannon
Buddy Cannon has built one of the most respected songwriting careers in modern country music, with multiple No. 1 hits, major industry awards, and a long history of writing for some of Country Music's biggest artists. His work spans more than five decades and includes chart-toppers for Mel Tillis, Vern Gosdin, George Strait, Billy Ray Cyrus, and ongoing collaborations with Willie Nelson and many many more....
Side Note: Remember proper songwriting etiquette and please DO NOT reach out to Buddy in regard to this award or pitch soliciting.
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Our next new
Pitch A Pro
3/31/2026
Upstate Sound
This is a Sync Pitch
The submission Window is 3/14 til 3/22 Noon CDT
Start sending your 2 Pitch Ready Songs
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There will be No Pitches in April as we spend this time with the Awards Show ********************************************************************************************
DID YOU KNOW?
TSAI Has Merchandise on our website!
Use Coupon Code Newsletter at Checkout to receive 10% off your donation purchase
Coupon Code DOES NOT apply to the annual or monthly pitch program signups
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Here is an Interesting YouTube Video talking about AI in Songwriting Check it Out
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******************************************************************************************** Every 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month Tsai Around Town & The Bordertones hold a guitar pull at Tone Central Station 4:30-6:30. Support them in that endeavor
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Join us at our meeting spot
TONE CENTRAL STATION
"Vibin', baby!"
By Grimey's, next to
Living Waters coffee bar
Reminder, all times given
are Nashville/Central time.
Please adjust to your local time,
we don't want you to miss anything
just because the Earth is round.
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--- IMPORTANT ---
Are you a pitch supporter and want to get your songs in our playlist for pitching Opportunities?
You must be a "Pitch Program"
supporter to participate.
Almost all other services are FREE
and open to everyone!
Mail your flash drives to:
TSAI
P.O. Box 140044
Nashville, Tn 37214
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Twitter (X)
Our account has been revised.
SAME handle as before,
@TennesseesongW1
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NEWS!
TSAI YouTube Channel
"TSAI Nashville" on YouTube
"Songwriters Workshop, Tips from TSAI"
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!
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Remember, you are now on our website.
Back up and look around!
"Stroll around the grounds
until you feel at home..."
Meeting Calendar
= Tuesday Night Meetings :
Tuesday 3/24/2026
Tone Central Station 6:30-8:30 PM
Songwriter Jam Contact Tsaijennam@gmail.com if you'd like to perform
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SUNO Shawn the AI Jedi has written an amazing 3rd blog discussing AI usage. It's posted on the Blogs/Newsletter Home Page. Check It Out
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OTHER NEWS
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Hey folks, the Government
"raised" the mechanical
license rate from 12.7 cents to
13.1 cents! Hooray!
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TSAI is partnering with our friend
(Award Winning Hit Writer) Chris Wallin,
to get you his fantastic "Building Great Songs!"
See our Home page for details, TSAI supporters
get a discount, too!
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TSAI on NCTVN on ROKU TV
TSAI channel on
Nashville Country Television Network
Our Around Town shows and Awards Shows
are up now, with more coming!
You may need to add NCTVN to your ROKU
On the Home page, scroll down past the
premier networks to "Add a Channel"
Type Nashville Country Television in
the search box,
select the Logo on the right, and let it load.
Scroll across to the TSAI Channel, and enjoy!
We're under "TV Shows".
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Special news for our performing supporters!
If you're looking for a great option for
merch, contact our sponsor Helen's Pop Art!
We have worked out a deal for you
as a supporter of TSAI! Links above
and on the website.
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TSAI now has an Instagram account!
TSAI Nashville
Twitter, X: TennesseesongW1
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SKILLS WE NEED:
Help Us Implement The Changes You Want to See
TSAI needs help with: IT, website development,
Blog writing, Video editing,
photography, social media, accounting, and more.
If you'd like to get involved, we'd love
to have you! SHARE-(Volunteer) YOUR SKILLS!
We could get a lot more done,
if we could get more help!
Contact Us: tsainashville@gmail.com
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REAL COUNTRY MUSIC ON RADIO
wristbands are
available at tsainashville.com
Please help us convince Radio there should be
2 separate Country Music formats,
Pop Country and Traditional Country
Twice as much room for all of us! We've already got the Grammy's Doing It
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RESOURCES
Some recommended
Recording Studios
Cash Creek kimo@cashcreekband.com
Dave Smith makinmusictn1970@gmail.com
Pat Lassiter patsbass@gmail.com
Kevin Key kkproductions@gmail.com
John Heinrich johnsteelsax@aol.com
Billy Coane billycoane@gmail.com
Paul Bowen paulbowenmusic@yahoo.com
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Tennessee Songwriters Association, International
615-582-0176
PO Box 140044,
Nashville, Tn, 37214-0044
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