Season 1 – Round 1 is one for the history books. We had an amazing night at GuadalaHarry’s. So much talent all in one place! Congratulations to all of the Quarter Finalists – all were remarkable. But there can be only one …
and the winner is Deanna Haughey!! Deanna wins the Quarter Final prize of $250 and advances to the Season 1 Finals where the prize will be $500!!!
1st Runner up is Dylan DuPont, aka Mississippi Smile; 2nd Runner up is Ashley Bitz. Deanna and Dylan are already in the GuadalaHarry’s entertainment rotation; look for Ashley to grace GuadalaHarry’s stage very soon! Thanks to our Round 1 Judges: Cliff Hanning, Dan Ennis, and Russell Knox. And a special thanks to Connie Mims and Brian Kalinec who served as Quarter Final Judges. Again, thanks to all who helped make Round 1 a success. Now … on to Round 2!!
GuadalaHarry’s congratulates Caitlin Cheney on winning Week 11 of Round 2 of the Songwriter Shootout. In addition to winning $50, Caitlin advances to the Round 2 Quarter Finals to be held on 30 March. Way to go, Caitlin!!
There’s only one slot left to fill for the Quarter Finals, so come on out next Monday, 23 March 2026, and give it a shot with your 3 best ORIGINAL songs. Prize for the Quarter Finals is $250!!
