The recently concluded 2022 Key West Songwriters Festival was yet another islandwide hit for fans and musicians alike.
Since 1997, the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association and BMI have brought Music Row to Duval Street and beyond, creating a unique environment where industry professionals, songwriters, locals and tourists can experience the best of Nashville in the most intimate of venues.
The festival featured more than 50 live performances by the songwriters behind some of the biggest country hits of the past decade. More than 30 of the shows were free to the public and held at local bars, restaurants, hotels and outdoor, island venues.
On May 6, the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association sponsored a private event at The Reach Resort to welcome local government leaders as well representatives from the tourism, hospitality and restaurant industries.
“The festival has become a breeding ground for new talent and has become one of the most sought-after invites within the Nashville songwriting community,” states the festival website. “Notable alumni of the festival include Kacey Musgraves, Florida Georgia Line, Luke Combs, Maren Morris and Cole Swindell.”