St. Augustine Songwriters Festival

The St. Augustine Songwriters Festival has become the place to be amazed by the incredible talents of nearly 30 accomplished songwriters – and maybe find the inspiration needed to express yourself through the very personal task of songwriting.

Held in downtown St. Augustine, the St. Augustine Songwriters Festival, in partnership with Sing Out Loud Festival and Bozard Ford. Chart-topping talents take the stage, sharing creative journeys and inspiring stories behind their hits.

The St. Augustine Songwriter Festivals take place at three St. Augustine venues that are perfect for the up-close-and-personal interactions between the artist and the audience. These are Prohibition Kitchen (119 St. George Street); Colonial Oak Music Park (27 St. George Street); and Tradewinds Lounge (124 Charlotte Street).

These festivals are truly one of the greatest bargains in music – admission is FREE!

🎶 2025 St. Augustine Songwriters Festival Lineup

Experience the stories behind the hits as top songwriters take center stage in the heart of historic downtown.

• Rodney Clawson – “Sure Be Cool If You Did” (by Blake Shelton)
• Monty Criswell – “Just Fishin’” (by Trace Adkins)
• Jon Nite – “Break Up in the End” (by Cole Swindell)
• Frank Myers – “I Swear” (by John Michael Montgomery)
• Brock Berryhill – “Good As You” (by Kane Brown)
• Cliff Cody – “Men & Mascara” (by Julie Roberts)
• Nick Norman – “Love Don’t Fool Me Again” (co-written with Lewis Brice)
• Jim McCormick – “Take a Little Ride” (by Jason Aldean)
• Emily Landis – “The Good Ones” (by Gabby Barrett)
• McCoy Moore – “Something to You” (by McCoy Moore)

Ever wonder how they write all those great songs? In addition to performing their chart-topping hits, these songwriters will share stories and offer a rare look into their writing processes. You love the songs. You’ll love hearing how they came about.

Friday, September 26

11-11:50 a.m. | Lost Saints | Prohibition Kitchen

noon-1:30 p.m. | Justin Morgan, Emmet Stevens Jr, Jim McCormick | Prohibition Kitchen

1:35-3 p.m. | Justin Wilson, Murphy Elmore, Brock Berryhill | Prohibition Kitchen

2-2:50 p.m. | Dave Brainard, Kristen Merlin | Colonial Oak Music Park

3-4:30 p.m. | Mark Irwin, AJ Kross, Davis Loose | Colonial Oak Music Park

4:40-6:10 p.m. | Nick Norman, Adam Wood, David Tolliver | Colonial Oak Music Park

6:20-7:50 p.m. | Gretchen Peters, Frank Myers, Jenny Tolman | Colonial Oak Music Park

8-9:30 p.m. | McCoy Moore, Johnny Clawson, Brian Davis | Colonial Oak Music Park

9:35 p.m. | Rodney Clawson, Monty Criswell | Colonial Oak Music Park

9:10 p.m. | Dylan Altman, Justin Wilson, Special Guest TBA | Colonial Oak Music Park

9:15-10:20 p.m. | Tyler Boone | Tradewinds Lounge

10:30 p.m. | Cliff Cody, Emmet Stevens Jr, & Friends | Tradewinds Lounge

Saturday, September 27

11-11:50 a.m. | Poor Life Choices | Prohibition Kitchen

noon-1:30 p.m. | Nick Norman, Adam Wood, Johnny Clawson | Prohibition Kitchen

1:35-3 p.m. | Mark Iwrin, Halfway to Hazard | Prohibition Kitchen

2-2:50 p.m. | Justin Morgan, Braden Jameson | Colonial Oak Music Park

3-4:30 p.m. | Emmet Stevens Jr, Murphy Elmore, Kristen Merlin | Colonial Oak Music Park

4:40-6:10 p.m. | Jesse Rice, Lost Saints, Emily Landis | Colonial Oak Music Park

6:20-6:55 p.m. | Cliff Cody (Shipwreck Album Release) | Colonial Oak Music Park

7-8:30 p.m. | Justin Wilson, Jim McCormick, Chad Warrix | Colonial Oak Music Park

8:40-10 p.m. | Jon Nite, Brock Berryhill | Colonial Oak Music Park

9:15-10:20 p.m. | Tyler Boone | Tradewinds Lounge

10:30 p.m. | Davis Loose, AJ Kross, Braden Jamison | Tradewinds Lounge

Sunday, September 28

11:30-11:55 a.m. | Kristen Merlin | Colonial Oak Music Park

noon-2 p.m. | McCoy Moore, Brian Davis, Murphy Elmore, Dave Brainard | Colonial Oak Music Park

2:10-3:40 p.m. | Adam Wood, Jenny Tolman, Chris Blair | Colonial Oak Music Park

3:50-5:30 p.m. | Justin Morgan, Emmet Stevens Jr, Poor Life Choices | Colonial Oak Music Park