Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Award

Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Award The Vic Chesnutt Songwriter Award was established to recognize and celebrate the creative talents of songwriters of all genres in the greater Athens area.

vicchesnuttaward.com The Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Award was established in 2017 by the Rotary Club of the Classic City of Athens to recognize and celebrate the creative talents of songwriters of all genres of music living in the greater Athens community. The award, named in honor of the internationally acclaimed local singer/songwriter Vic Chesnutt, serves to celebrate the Classic City’

s storied tradition of song, to reward honesty and bravery in songwriting, and to honor and promote Athens’ finest songwriters. Funds raised from the event are used to award a cash prize to the Songwriter of the Year, to benefit Nuci’s Space (a local non-profit health and resource center for musicians), and to support the Classic City Rotary Club’s community service activities, which include local efforts to promote the arts, support literacy and education, eradicate hunger and enhance the outdoors.

Some highlights from our 10th anniversary Vic Awards! Thanks to Jason Thrasher for these great photos!
04/27/2026

Some highlights from our 10th anniversary Vic Awards! Thanks to Jason Thrasher for these great photos!

What a night, thank you to everyone for making year 10 so special!
04/24/2026

What a night, thank you to everyone for making year 10 so special!

LAST CHANCE!Come celebrate the 10th year of the Vic Awards with us @ The Morton Theater - 8 PM.
04/23/2026

LAST CHANCE!

Come celebrate the 10th year of the Vic Awards with us @ The Morton Theater - 8 PM.

04/22/2026

Don't miss the Futurebirds Acoustic Trio! Come out and support our local songwriters! It's going to be a great evening of music and song!

04/20/2026

Join us THURSDAY for the 10th annual Vic Chesnutt Awards featuring a set from at 8pm followed by the award ceremonies at 8:45pm.

Thank you The Red & Black for covering the Vic Awards!Join us on April 23rd at the historic Morton Theatre for a milesto...
04/17/2026

Thank you The Red & Black for covering the Vic Awards!

Join us on April 23rd at the historic Morton Theatre for a milestone evening celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards. This special anniversary event features an exclusive performance by Futurebirds (acoustic trio) and marks the debut of a new compilation album highlighting the past ten Vic Awards winners.

Tickets: http://bit.ly/4MTtix

Presented by Classic City Rotary.

https://www.redandblack.com/culture/from-an-idea-to-reality-vic-chesnutt-songwriter-of-the-year-awards-celebrates-10-years/article_9ec38697-2313-4dc2-b7df-c2231f770bc6.html

On April 23, The Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards will celebrate its 10th anniversary at the Morton Theatre. The annual award, established in 2016 and named after Athens-based

Thank you Flagpole Magazine for this great article about the Vic Awards!Join us on April 23rd at the historic Morton The...
04/16/2026

Thank you Flagpole Magazine for this great article about the Vic Awards!

Join us on April 23rd at the historic Morton Theatre for a milestone evening celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards. This special anniversary event features an exclusive performance by Futurebirds (acoustic trio) and marks the debut of a new compilation album highlighting the past ten Vic Awards winners.

Tickets: http://bit.ly/4MTtix

Presented by Classic City of Athens Rotary Club

The Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards, named for the prolific and internationally renowned Athens musician, has worked to recognize and amplify the creative talents of Athens-area songwriters for the past 10 years. The event continues to spotlight the diverse voices of the local music commu...

04/16/2026

MEET FREEMAN!

Come see him perform his nominated song
“I Wanna Go There” on April 23rd at 8pm!

🎉Athens’ biggest night for songwriters is back🎉| The Vic Awards ft. Futurebirds | 📍Morton Theatre.🗓 April 23 • 8PMTicket...
04/15/2026

🎉Athens’ biggest night for songwriters is back🎉
| The Vic Awards ft. Futurebirds |

📍Morton Theatre.
🗓 April 23 • 8PM

Tickets are going fast — you won’t want to miss it!
🎟️ Link in bio.

A big thank you to all of our incredible sponsors for supporting the Vic Chesnutt Music Award and the Athens music commu...
04/09/2026

A big thank you to all of our incredible sponsors for supporting the Vic Chesnutt Music Award and the Athens music community!








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