NEWSLETTER 8-30-25 (click to open)
- TSAI
- 15 hours ago
- 9 min read
"Did You Know That
We Shot The Sheriff?"
Not Really But..............
"The Times, They Are
A'Changin"
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Congratulations!
Joe DeLucas!
Your New
Executive Director and President!
Joe will now be handling the phone,
emails and other correspondence.
Please note, our new
mailing address is
Po Box 140044
Nashville, Tn, 37214-0044
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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:
September is Direct to
Artist Month
What Does This Mean You Ask!
That's 3 Pitches in 1 Month.
Due to the nature of putting these pitches together the songs will need to be collected early, and each pitches deadline strictly adhered to.
The Next Pitch a Pro Artist is Steve Bridgmon on September 30th Steve is a Christian Country Artist. You can find his website by clicking here Inspirational Country Music | Steve Bridgmon
The pitch submission window is
Sunday 8/31 until Saturday 9/6 5pm CDT
Send your submissions to TsaiNashville@gmail.com ONLY!
No submissions will be accepted any other way or after 9/6
If your song is already in your playlist please do not resend it just email me the title
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Tuesday 9/02/25
POT LUCK DISCUSSION: Bring YOUR Ideas There will be no discussion without you so stop by Tone Central Station @ 6:30Pm
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Thursday 9/04/25
TSAI Around Town Presents:
Music, Mocha & Mayhem
Ri'chard will not be hosting for a few weeks so we have some great hosts coming out. Please come out and support them, Romeo Records and Cafe as well as TSAI.
All original performers are welcome. No need to sign up. Show up and play
9/04: Ira Baron (Rumor is there may be a Travis & Taylor Ring Sighting at Romeo Records & Cafe, But You Won't Know Unless You're There) 9/11: Host Needed (Email Me if you're available to come and Host this event) 9/18: Jenna Marotta 9/25: Host Needed (Email Me if you're available to come and Host this event)
We're asked a lot by performers, How Do I get signed up to play rounds in Nashville?
This is an opportunity, Don't pass it up
We Need Hosts and players for September. Email for info on how you can be a host or play at this event TsaiJoeD@Gmail.com
Singer/Songwriters come out and support this great new family-owned business. Bring Your Friends to Listen or Play
Contact us for Details: TsaiNashville@gmail.com
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October is Pitch For Sync Month. Stay Tuned For Info and the Submission Windows
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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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Thursday September 18th 7 P.M.
Come, Hang Out & Be Part of The Interactive Audience
Tone Central Station and Furch Guitars, with assistance from Tennessee Songwriters Association International are PROUD to Present :
ONE GUITAR, ONE VOICE.
This is a Singer/Songwriter contest aimed at showcasing pure talent while keeping it as simple as possible. Our winner will earn the very guitar that each song is performed with, a STUNNING Furch Blue Dc-EM Performance. THAT'S RIGHT!
Every performer will play the very guitar that is the GRAND PRIZE!!!! This is a BEAUTIFUL instrument and valued at almost $2000!!!!!!
We are keeping it simple. Every contestant will perform an original song, written by them.
They will all use the same guitar, strap, cable and mic. No reverb and a flat EQ. There will be assistance with the guitar coming on and going off and the mic will be cleaned between each performance. Each contestant will perform 1 song that is up to 5 minutes in length and no more than 2 times for the entire contest!
Simple, right?
Night 1 was amazing, There were 10 Contestants and 3 of them moved on to the final round in October.
Congratulations to Round 1 finalists Tim Laroche, (Friend of TSAI) Tammy Sue & Carson Deans for moving onto the finals
Congratulations to Round 2 finalists Ainsley, Cheryl Maria, Janna Laroche
Night 3 is Thursday September 18th.
Months 1-3 are Round 1. We will keep it limited to 30 performers total (10 per month). The top 3 each month will advance to the finals in October. The highest scoring performer from months 1-3 will earn the 10th spot in the finals! So, you could come in 4th in months 1-3 and STILL MAKE IT IN! Also, as a bonus, Jamie and Todd each have a "Golden Ticket" spot for a performer who fails to qualify, that we feel should get a 2nd chance in the final round. This means that up to 12 will make the finals.
So,
BRING YOUR A+++ GAME!!!!
And course, we need you, The Spectators!
You will be a HUGE part of how this contest plays out (pun intended)!We will have 3 judges per night (different judges each month). They will be judging on 10 categories and will account for 60% of your score. The other 40% comes from the audience!
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Friend of TSAI Tonya Noga is assisting in co-ordinating a benefit to support A Cancer Stem Cell Procedure and has asked TSAI for Singer/Songwriters to perform for this great cause. Reach out to them if you're interested
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TSAI Supporter, Randy Barnette has some info we'd like to share:
American Idol Alumni and Songwriter Meghan Woods has a new artist development company called Branded Development Co. She has a lot of really cool things in the works including some heavy industry hitters over the next few months are pretty excited. Randy is the Director of A&R and he's working with developing songwriters as well. Are you an artist looking to take the next step in the industry? Check Them Out!
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Serious Question!
Who Would You Like To See Receive Next Years
Life-Time Achievement
Award?
We've Already Given It To Tony Brown & Bill Anderson!
Email Us and Let Us Know
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Don't Miss
The Headlines!
It's Been 5+ Years in the Making But...
TSAI's
Real Country Music on Radio
Campaign is Seeing the Light of Day!
The Grammy's Have Announced They Are Splitting the Country Music Awards into Traditional Country & Contemporary Country
We Know the Best Way to Do That IS To Split the Billboard Charts
Best Traditional Country Album for albums vocal or instrumental:
"Traditional country includes country recordings that adhere to the more traditional sound structures of the country genre, including rhythm and singing style, lyrical content, as well as traditional country instrumentation such as acoustic guitar, steel guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, piano, electric guitar, and live drums," the Academy states.
The category includes "sub-genres such as Western, Western Swing, and Outlaw country
Best Contemporary Country Album for albums vocal or instrumental:
"The Recording Academy and our voters have had many lengthy debates about how production choices impact musical styles," Mason Jr. said. "However, we want to find as many ways as possible to accurately and honestly honor amazing art. If that requires us to make more space, then we do so. Primarily because we recognize that we do not always have the lines that people use to separate genres perfectly defined, we continually need to refine those standards by listening to the individuals who work within those musical communities to serve them best."
It's not quite the Billboard Charts but It's a Start
And it Started Here At TSAI
Former Executive Director Paul Castoe just did an interview on "In Your Corner" referencing this very topic. Check it out!
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The 2025 TSAI Songwriter
Awards Show
was a HUGE success!
The synopsis of The Awards Show
is now on our home page!
click on '25
I want to thank all the volunteers,
Harken Hall, Tone Central Station,
Kevin Marks,
Sheree Spoltore,
All the performers;
The Waymasters
Danny Wells
Bobby Tomberlin
Brandon Lee
Lewis Brice
Lee Newton
The Dugger Band
Rick Jones & Honey Child
Claire Cunningham
Buddy Jewell
And especially our
"Lifetime Achievement Award"
recipient,
Mr Bill Anderson!
What an amazing and
inspiring acceptance speech!
Congratulations to
this year's
TSAI Hall Of Fame
Inductees
Danny Wells and
Al Brock,
and all the Award winners!
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Danny Wells was on WSMV 4's
"Today In Nashville"
The day of the Awards
Click this to watch!
For a List of TSAI Winners at the awards show. Click Here
We're Starting to Make Plans for Next Year. Stay Tuned!
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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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The New TSAI Merch is Here!
The New TSAI Merch is Here!
You're on our website,
Go to the
SHOP page, and order
yours NOW!
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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..."
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Meeting Calendar
= Tuesday Night Meetings =
Tone Central Station
6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Tuesday 8/26/25
Pot Luck Discussion: Bring Your Ideas
We can't have a discussion without you!
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== TSAI Around Town Presents ==
Every Thursday from 3 pm-6 pm
Music, Mocha & Mayhem
With Ri'chard Trest
and a Bevy of Hosts!
@Romeo Records & Cafe
Hermitage TN
Get a Beverage, Pastry, Shop Vinyl & Listen to ALL Original Live Music
Ri'chard will not be hosting for a few weeks, Come support these great and generous hosts
9/4 Ira Baron
Contact us for Details: TsaiNashville@gmail.com
Looking for Hosts & Performers for September contact me for details:
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OTHER NEWS
BIG NEWSÂ on the
Spotify/MLCÂ lawsuit!
Back up to our Home Page for details!
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Bob Dellaposta is launching a
GREAT opportunity for TSAI
Songwriters!
Ai is a very important part of this
business now.
He's done workshops on Ai
with us, and this offer will
help all those new to it.
He's created 100's of Ai generated
songs, making money.
He's offering, for $25 a song,
to use your lyrics to create one for YOU.
(he may discuss any editing needed for
commercial success).
This is a 'work for hire'.
You'll receive the Master, and
a contract stating you retain
100% copyright.
Production direction of your choice,
(tempo, male, female, genre, etc).
He can also translate to a
Foreign language!
For all the details,
Please contact:
Bob Dellaposta
615-290-8255
You will be AMAZED at
the results!
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The Columbia Arts Council
is starting up some great
opportunities!
contact kmurphy@columbiatn.gov
for details
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Hey folks, the Government
"raised" the mechanical
license rate from 12.4 cents to
12.7 cents! Hooray!
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== NOW PERMANENT! ==
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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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Venmo
You can now use Venmo for all your
purchases at TSAI!
Awards Show tickets,
Pitch Program renewals,
 Real Country Music On Radio wristbands,
donations...
Use tsainashville@gmail.com user name.
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TSAI now has an Instagram account! Â
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.comÂ
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.comÂ
Dave Smith   makinmusictn1970@gmail.comÂ
Pat Lassiter   patsbass@gmail.comÂ
   Kevin Key   kkproductions@gmail.comÂ
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