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MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — The Treasure Coast Songwriters Festival is set to return for its fifth year, bringing four days of live music and storytelling to Stuart from May 14–17, 2026.
Presented by iHeartMedia’s WAVE 92.7 and BMI, the free event will feature more than 40 performances from acclaimed Nashville and Florida-based songwriters. Events will take place at Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina and The Pearl, offering an intimate waterfront setting in downtown Stuart.
Festival organizers say the event gives fans a rare opportunity to hear the stories behind some of country music’s biggest hits, performed by the writers themselves. This year’s lineup includes notable names such as Aaron Barker, James Slater, Frank Myers, Dylan Altman and Ashland Craft, among others. Collectively, the artists have written songs recorded by major country stars including Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, and Keith Urban.
“Championing songwriters is at the heart of what we do,” said Jessica Frost of BMI, noting the festival provides a platform for artists to connect directly with audiences.
Mark McCauley of iHeartMedia added that the festival has become a cherished local tradition and continues to grow in popularity across the Treasure Coast.
The festival will be promoted across several iHeartMedia radio stations in the region. Organizers say the event is expected to draw music fans from across South Florida for a weekend celebrating the voices behind country music’s most recognizable songs.