The winner of our 33rd Performing Songwriting Competition for 2025 is:
Charlotte Morris, of Pennsylvania.
We are no longer accepting submissions for our 2025 contest.
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The winner of our 2025 Performing Songwriter Competition:
CHARLOTTE MORRIS
Charlotte will be back to perform at the Rose Garden on Feb. 21, 2026 with our 2024 winner James Lee Baker!
Charlotte Morris performs during the 2025 Performing Songwriter Competition.
The finalists for 2025 included:
Dan Cloutier
Dan Cloutier is a singer-songwriter based in New England who has spent the past two years working on an album called “The Iceberg.” This is an album and an adventure, and the project took him to both Greenland, and Newfoundland to record music and make videos for his YouTube page. The music is all about finding hope during dark seasons of life, and it will be officially out on 5/2/25.
Charles Thomas Clukey
Thomas Charles Clukey, a singer-songwriter from Saco, Maine, draws inspiration from New England’s landscapes and stories. Growing up in St. Albans, he was immersed in music through country radio, school performances, and supportive teachers. Blending Country, Roots, and Americana, Thomas creates songs that feel like intimate conversations. Influenced by modern artists like Chris Stapleton and timeless storytellers like John Denver, his lyrics capture the grit and grace of everyday life. He often explores music as a therapeutic outlet, reflecting on life’s challenges while honoring his Maine roots.
Charlotte Morris
Charlotte Morris is a Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter, whose autobiographical music weaves together a unique blend of Americana, Folk, Jazz, and more. Her soaring vocals and keen songwriting, often compared to the likes of Joni Mitchell, Liz Longley, and Eva Cassidy, create an intimate and vulnerable listening experience. When you see Charlotte live, it’s like having a deep conversation with an old friend – personal, authentic, and familiar – and almost always with a few laughs and a few tears.
