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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
Now Playing on SiriusXM

One of my absolute favorite radio stations in existence is SiriusXM Coffee House (channel 31) — so, with that, it

February 17, 2014
NEW: Lyric Prints

I’m excited to announce that I’ve recently turned my artistic lyrics into framable art. Yes, my sister and I have

February 11, 2014
Hashtags: Tweeting Tyler 101

Everywhere you look these days it’s hashtag this, hashtag that. So, realizing fully that I’m a little late to the

February 4, 2014
Backstage with Josh Ritter

This last weekend, I got the chance to see my favorite performer at my favorite venue — Josh Ritter at

January 27, 2014
How to Share My FB Page

My sister informed me yesterday that she finally figured out how to “share” my Facebook page with her friends …

January 10, 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
Christmas Song: Oh Holy Night

As the last song in my Acoustic Christmas series, I decided to try and tackle Oh Holy Night, the most

December 22, 2013
George Jones Tribute Song

A few months ago, I was approached by Deer Lodge recording studio to take part in a George Jones tribute

December 20, 2013
Do You Hear What I Hear?

As long as I can remember, I’ve been enchanted by the ole Christmas carol Do You Hear What I Hear?

December 16, 2013
My eROI Why Moment

eROI, a prominent digital marketing agency in Portland, recently asked me to contribute to their Why Moment project — a

December 13, 2013
Christmas Song: Belleau Wood

As the second installment in my Christmas song series, I’ve decided to go with a little-known ballad by a well-known

December 10, 2013
Interview: 1480 AM KPHX

This weekend I was invited to phone-in an interview on 1480 AM KPHX (Phoenix) for their Breakthrough Thinking Broadcast —

December 9, 2013
Christmas Song: I Heard the Bells

I recently stepped into a recording studio in Los Angeles to record a small batch of Christmas songs for a

December 5, 2013
Al's Den Residency (Dec 8-14)

I’m excited to announce that I’m playing a week-long residency at McMenamins Al’s Den (under the Crystal Hotel in Portland,

December 2, 2013
L.A. Show Announced

I will be in the Los Angeles area next week showcasing at the NACA West conference and while I’m there

November 11, 2013
Interview: My American Heritage

I recently phoned-in a most unique interview on KSCO 1080 (San Jose) discussing with host, Ruth Copland, what it means

November 5, 2013
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
Support the Portland Radio Project

The Portland Radio Project (PRP) is an emerging venture that aims to break down the walls that currently exist between

October 7, 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
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
Early Escape Cruise This Friday

Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking … as of this Friday (9/6/13), the Early Escape Cruise (featuring music

September 4, 2013
It's the Way of Love (KSCO Podcast)

I recently phoned-in a live interview for the “It’s the Way of Love” podcast with Ruth Copland on KSCO (1080am)

August 19, 2013
New Video Press Kit 2013

If there was ever one thing certain in this life, it’s that the last 18 months have been brimming with

August 16, 2013
Early Escape Cruise 2013

ONE MONTH FROM TODAY, is my annual “Early Escape Cruise” on the Portland Spirit — a lovely 2-hour Friday float

August 6, 2013
LeAnn Rimes at Oregon Zoo

This last Saturday I got the opportunity to open for the lovely LeAnn Rimes at the Oregon Zoo (07/27/13) –

July 29, 2013
Opening for LeAnn Rimes

In a recent development of awesomeness, I am proud to say that I’ve been invited to open for Grammy Award

July 25, 2013
Street of Dreams 2013

I’m proud to say that I’ve been invited to perform at the 2013 NW Natural Street of Dreams in my

July 24, 2013
Portland Radio Project Interview

I recently connected with my old friend Inessa to do an interview for her blog, as well as, the Portland

July 23, 2013
The Bite of Seattle Again

For the second year in a row, I was graciously invited to play at The Bite of Seattle. With both

July 21, 2013
Kink Homegrown Music 6

For the third time in our long-standing partnership together, I am pleased to announce that 101.9 KINK.fm has selected me

July 15, 2013
Oregon Music News Video of the Day

I woke today to find that my new ‘Ramblin’ Kind’ music video has been featured as the Oregon Music News

July 2, 2013
Ramblin Kind Music Video

In promotion of the “Ramblin’ Kind” single from my new EP, Lovely Little Victory, I decided it would be fun

July 1, 2013
New EP Now Available

Ladies and gentlemen, I proudly present my newest Lovely Little Victory EP — and it’s yours for free !! From

June 29, 2013
Lovely EP Release Party

Join me for the release of my newest EP, Lovely Little Victory, a dual release party with a good friend

June 25, 2013
Lovely Album Art Preview

I’ve always said that writing and recording an album is the easy part — it’s coming up with a unique

June 20, 2013
New EP Preview

For the very first time, I present to you a preview of my new ‘Lovely Little Victory‘ EP. In all,

June 18, 2013
My First Vine

I’ve heard a lot about this new app called Vine — it’s like Instagram, in that it captures a moment

June 14, 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
Proof of a Dream

I was working on my laptop yesterday, business as usual, when all of the sudden a notification buzzed in, notifying

June 1, 2013
Tyler Stenson at OSU Campus

I’m playing on the OSU campus on Friday April 26th (Snell Hall) as part of a filmed “Locals Live TV”

April 18, 2013
I Am an Official Bose Artist

In my SxSW recap, when I said that I had some big meetings that I couldn’t yet speak about, trust

April 17, 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 Breaking Artist

Man, it’s safe to say ReverbNation has been kind to me lately. After a few weeks at the top of

March 29, 2013
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