Important Dates

  • January 1

    Nominations Open!

    Submit your favorite songs from Athens-area songwriters for consideration by the VCSOY judges panel, from now until the deadline! Self-nominations and nominations by others are welcome. See the link below for more information.

  • January 11

    Kickoff Show @ Hendershot’s!

    The nomination season is inaugurated with some great music at a free, live show at Hendershot’s on Thursday, Jan. 11, at 7 PM. The 2024 kickoff lineup includes past finalists Cardynal, Gabriella Delliponti, and Jim White, as well as Winston Smith. Get inspired by watching the 2022 nomination kickoff show at the link below!

  • March 20

    Nominations Close!

    Nominations for the 2024 awards closed at the end of the day Wednesday, March 20. Thank you for all your nominations!

  • May 2

    Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards Show

    It’s the Main Event! Held again at the 40 Watt Club in downtown Athens, this year’s show promises to be an amazing night of special artist appearances, performances from our finalists, and the announcement of the 2024 Winner. Profiles of the finalists will be posted on our Facebook page. Tickets are available at the link below.