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Tyler Stenson America's Next Top Hitmaker
QUARTERFINALIST: America’s Next Top Hitmaker

I placed first in America’s Next Top Hitmaker group round. Here’s how you can help me in the Quarterfinals.

August 10, 2024
America's Next Top Hitmaker - Tyler Stenson
Vote Daily! America’s Next Top Hitmaker

Calling all Elegant Folk! Help me inch my career forward by casting your daily vote.

July 2, 2024
Music City SongStar Contest
Music City SongStar Contest Semifinalist

I was told about the Music City SongStar contest a few months ago through CD Baby. To be honest, I

September 4, 2018
Tyler Stenson - Simple Musician In Residence
Simple Musician in Residence

Simple, the online-only bank, recently approached me to be the Simple Musician in Residence. It was a flattering request on

March 29, 2018
NPR Tiny Desk Contest 2018
NPR Tiny Desk Contest 2018

Just like I did in 2017, I have created a submission video for the NPR Tiny Desk Contest 2018! The difference,

March 14, 2018
2017 International Songwriting Competition Semi-Finalist
2017 International Songwriting Competition Semi-Finalist

I just received word that I’m officially a 2017 International Songwriting Competition Semi-Finalist for my song Say No More—which represents

February 17, 2018
Tyler Stenson Tiny Desk Contest entry
My Tiny Desk Contest Entry

Having heard whispers for months and hollers for weeks (from fans), I finally entered the NPR Tiny Desk Contest in

January 30, 2017
Steady As I Go by Tyler Stenson
NEW SONG: Steady As I Go

In preparation for my new album (that I hope to record with a successful Kickstarter campaign), I have been recording

August 11, 2016
International Songwriting Competition
ISC Music Video Finalist

Last month, I announced that my music video for “This Too Shall Pass” had been selected as a Semi-Finalist in

March 26, 2015
Tyler Stenson ISC Finalist
ISC 2014 Semi-Finalists Announced

Every year, I optimistically enter the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) and never advance beyond my initial application. This year, they

March 5, 2015
Sad Clown
And So It Is

I wish I could say different but Guitar Center officially announced their Top 5 finalists for the Singer-Songwriter 4 contest

December 23, 2014
Guitar Center Contest is Over

After 69 days of squeaky-wheeling and whip-cracking, I’m glad to say that the voting portion of Guitar Center’s Singer-Songwriter 4

November 10, 2014
NEW VIDEO: How Bright

A big thing just happened in this big crazy Guitar Center songwriter contest — we just cleared 30,000 points! As

September 29, 2014
NEW VIDEO: Say No More

I’m excited (and humbled) to announce that we just surpassed 20,000 points in the Guitar Center Songwriter contest (more than

September 18, 2014
Guitar Center Contest Explained

I’ve noticed a fair amount of confusion surrounding this Guitar Center contest that I’m currently a part of, therefore, I’ve

September 13, 2014
Guitar Center SSW4 Week One

Week one of the Guitar Center Singer-Songwriter 4 contest is officially completed and I’m honored to say, BECAUSE OF YOU,

September 8, 2014
Guitar Center Singer-Songwriter 4

After placing in the Top 10 last year, I’ve decided to try my luck at Guitar Center Singer-Songwriter 4 with

September 5, 2014
One Week Guitar Center Rally

I NEED YOU FOR ONE WEEK !! I’m excited (and sorry) to announce that the Guitar Center Songwriter Search is

September 1, 2014
Win Free Tickets to Alberta Rose

We’re giving away 50 free tickets to our upcoming show at The Alberta Rose Theatre on 6/12 and all you

June 1, 2014
Counting Crows Cover Contest

You know by now that Counting Crows are my absolute favorite band but did you know you can help me

May 23, 2014
VIDEO: Guitar Center Songwriter Finals

A few months ago, I went to Los Angeles to compete in Guitar Center’s Singer-Songwriter Finals and now there’s video

April 24, 2014
Guitar Center Contest Recap

Just days after participating in Guitar Center’s Singer-Songwriter Search III with Don Was, I’m left experiencing a range of emotions

March 3, 2014
Guitar Center Songwriter Finals

I’m not sure January ever existed and February seems to be flying by faster than my eyes can process —

February 19, 2014
Interview: PRP Offers Congrats

When the news went out that I was recently named a Top 10 Finalist in Guitar Center’s ‘Search for the

January 9, 2014
Press Release: Named Top 10 Finalist

Portland Singer/Songwriter Named Top 10 Finalist Out of 10,000 for Guitar Center’s National Songwriter Search with Don Was Portland, OR

January 8, 2014
Guitar Center Top 3 Songwriters

With less than two weeks remaining in the Guitar Center Search for the Next Great American Songwriter with Don Was

October 24, 2013
Guitar Center's Top 4 Songwriters

There are only three weeks left in the Guitar Center Search for the Next Great American Songwriter with Don Was

October 18, 2013
Thank You Big Hearts

THANK YOU for helping me clear 10,000 views in the current Guitar Center Search for the Next Great American Songwriter

October 8, 2013
Help Me Clear 10,000 Views

As The Search for the Next Great American Songwriter presses on, I’m still hanging out in fourth place but I’m

October 1, 2013
Contest Rules & Reasoning

OK, I realize the guidelines of this Guitar Center contest have been slightly confusing so, in an effort to clarify

September 26, 2013
Guitar Center Songwriter Top 5

There are nearly 4,000 competitors in the Guitar Center Search for the Next Great American Songwriter III with Don Was

September 23, 2013
!! Help Me Win Big !!

My friends, another contest is at hand and just like The Outlaw Roadshow, with your help, I know I can

September 16, 2013
The Leaving Project

Showing tell-tale signs that we are alive, Everybody is leaving something some time. We are always leaving or being left

June 12, 2013
Be In My Next Music Video?

DO YOU WANT TO BE IN MY NEXT MUSIC VIDEO?? Well, if you’ve ever left something behind (quit a job,

April 13, 2013
April Facebook Promo

In an effort to get 10,000 likes by May 1st, for the month of APRIL ONLY, anyone who “likes” my

April 1, 2013
ReverbNation Charts

Because musical rankings are fickle, I wanted to document this day and time … the moment when I sat on

March 25, 2013
My SxSW In Review

One day removed from the chaos that was SxSW, I wanted to sit down and compile a list of my

March 21, 2013
Outlaw Roadshow TOP 10!

As of last night at 9pm EST the Top 10 (well, 12) was announced for the 2013 Outlaw Roadshow showcase

February 10, 2013
Final Round: Outlaw Roadshow

Now that I’m in the top 100 to perform at The Outlaw Roadshow for SxSW in Austin (with my idol

February 1, 2013
Help Me Achieve a Dream

My dearest friends and fans, there is a way you can help me achieve my bucket-list-dream-come-true and it will only

January 28, 2013
Couch by Couchwest 2012

With the help of my good buddy Caleb, I have created a tongue and cheek video entry for CXCW (Couch

March 15, 2012
Portland's Best Male Artist

Last January, I was named Best Male Artist at the 2011 Portland Music Awards — I can’t believe it has

October 22, 2011
Ranking My Horses

Can You Help Me Rank My Horses? I am trying to figure out which of my latest 3 albums is

July 6, 2011
The Deli Magazine: Portland Artists

I just received word that my name has been put on the ballot for The Deli Magazine’s Favorite Emerging Portland

January 21, 2011
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