Songwriters
2nd Annual Lake Martin Festival
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allapoosa County Tourism will host the second annual Lake Martin Songwriters Festival July 27 through 31 with 21-plus artists from all over the United States performing at venues around Lake Martin. Vivian Autry, an LMSF committee member, shared that there are 12 venues this year, and the committee has added an additional day to this year’s festival. This five-day event will be one you do not want to miss. Sandra Fuller, executive director of Tallapoosa County Tourism, explained that a new event has been added to the schedule after last year’s incredible turnout. A singer/songwriter competition for those 20 years old and under will be held July 29 at 6 p.m. The top 10 artists will 30 Lake Martin Living
compete for a chance to perform two songs on Saturday night’s stage. “Saturday night on Main Street in historic downtown Alexander City is the crescendo of the Songwriters Festival,” said committee member Stacey Jeffcoat. The Main Street Concert will begin at 6:30 p.m., showcasing four talented artists. The Josh Kiser Band will open the night, followed by the winner of the 20-and-under singer/ songwriter competition. Then four-time Grammynominated singer-songwriter, Jaime O’Neal, will perform her set, getting everyone ready to hear the headliner, Thompson Square. Seven of the artists will be returning from the 2021 festival, including Charlie Argo, Terri Jo Box, Kensie
