International Singer-Songwriters Association

04/16/2026

🎉 OFFICIAL TICKET LINK ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉

This is the official ticket link for all 2026 ISSA events!

🎟️ https://issasongwriters.com/tickets/

Be sure to grab your tickets for:
✨ The 2026 ISSA Awards
🔥 The Wild Wing Cafe Pre-Party
🎶 The Wild Wing Cafe After-Party

⚠️ Please note: All events require separate ticket purchases.

Don’t wait — these events will fill up fast! 🎉

The ISSA Awards

04/02/2026

🚨🎤 IT’S OFFICIAL… VOTING IS NOW OPEN for the 2026 ISSA AWARDS! 🎤🚨

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is HERE! The official list of qualified nominees has been released, and now it’s YOUR turn to help decide who advances to the finals! 🌍✨

After an incredible nomination season, artists from around the world have earned their place — and throughout the entire month of April, fans and members can cast their votes to determine the 2026 finalists.

🔥 VIEW THE OFFICIAL NOMINEES HERE:
👉 https://issasongwriters.com/2026-nominees

🗳️ CAST YOUR VOTE HERE:
👉 https://issasongwriters.com/2026-vote/

This is YOUR opportunity to support your favorite artists, champion independent music, and be part of something truly global and powerful. 💥

🎶 Every vote counts
🌎 Every artist matters
🏆 Every category brings us closer to the big stage in Atlanta!

Let’s show up STRONG for the artists who have worked so hard to get here! 💪

💬 Tag your favorite nominees
📣 Share this post
🔥 And VOTE DAILY to make your voice heard!

2026 ISSA Awards – Official Voting Page

03/28/2026

⏰ LAST CALL, ARTISTS! ⏰

Time is almost up to submit your nominations for the 2026 ISSA Awards 🎤✨

If you’ve been thinking about it—THIS is your moment. Don’t wait!

🗓 Deadline: Tuesday, March 31st at NOON (no exceptions)
🌟 Nominees Announced: Thursday, April 2nd
🗳 Voting Begins: April 2nd and runs through April

The ISSA Awards are one of the most prestigious honors for independent artists worldwide 🌍—and are even considered a gateway to the GRAMMYs 🎶🏆

👉 Submit your nominations NOW:
🌐 www.ISSAsongwriters.com

We can’t wait to see you all back in Atlanta on August 22nd at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 🎭 (Home of the BMI Awards!)

🔥 Rally your fans.
🔥 Get your nominations in.
🔥 Let’s make 2026 unforgettable!

Good luck to all of you—we’re cheering you on! 💫

03/21/2026

🔥 TEN MORE DAYS! The spotlight is getting closer… and it’s calling your name.

This is the moment where artists step out of the background and into something bigger — where passion, persistence, and real music get the recognition they’ve earned.

If you’ve been creating, writing, recording, pushing forward… this is your chance to be part of something that truly celebrates that journey.

✨ Stand among artists who are making waves
✨ Be recognized for the work you’ve poured your heart into
✨ Put your name where it belongs — in front of the world

⏳ Time is moving fast — don’t let this pass you by.

👉 Submit your self-nomination here:
https://issasongwriters.com/2026-nomination-form

Let this be the year your music gets the moment it deserves. 🎤✨

02/14/2026

❤️🎶 Happy Valentine’s Day from ISSA! 🎶❤️

Today we celebrate the love that inspires every lyric, every melody, and every song from the heart. 💕✨

To all our incredible singers and songwriters, producers, radio show hosts, sound engineers and representatives around the world — may your day be filled with harmony, passion, and a little extra magic. 🎤🎼💝

❤️🎵

01/11/2026

✨🎤 The 2026 ISSA Awards nominees are officially rolling in! 🎶🏆

These incredible artists you’re about to see are already standing out as some of the very best independent talent in the world — and this is only the beginning! 🌎🔥

From powerhouse vocals to unforgettable songwriting, this year’s nominees are bringing the passion, the heart, and the magic that makes the ISSA Awards the global home for indie music. 💫

🎥 Watch this video to meet some of the 2026 ISSA Awards nominees so far — and get ready, because many more amazing artists will be revealed in the weeks ahead!

Want to see YOUR name here next?
🎵 Submissions are open now at ISSASongwriters.com

Let’s celebrate the music. Let’s celebrate the artists. Let’s make 2026 legendary. 🏆✨

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01/11/2026

✨🎤 The 2026 ISSA Awards nominees are officially rolling in! 🎶🏆

These incredible artists you’re about to see are already standing out as some of the very best independent talent in the world — and this is only the beginning! 🌎🔥

From powerhouse vocals to unforgettable songwriting, this year’s nominees are bringing the passion, the heart, and the magic that makes the ISSA Awards the global home for indie music. 💫

🎥 Watch this video to meet some of the 2026 ISSA Awards nominees so far — and get ready, because many more amazing artists will be revealed in the weeks ahead!

Want to see YOUR name here next?
🎵 Submissions are open now at ISSASongwriters.com

Let’s celebrate the music. Let’s celebrate the artists. Let’s make 2026 legendary. 🏆✨

01/09/2026

🔥🎶 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 🎶🔥
The 2026 ISSA Awards, Atlanta August 22 Main Stage is about to IGNITE ATLANTA — and we are beyond thrilled to unveil this powerhouse lineup of OFFICIAL MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES! ⭐🏆

🎤💥 Get ready for an unforgettable night of raw talent, electric performances, and world-class artistry as these INCREDIBLE artists take over the ISSA Awards stage:

🔥 The Low Down Dirty Heathens Band
✨ Birdy Young
🎸 Angel Ocasio Jr.
⚡ Brett Ryder
🎶 Eleyet McConnell

This is where passion meets performance.
This is where careers shine.
This is where the world is watching.

🌍✨
📍 ATLANTA
📅 AUGUST 22, 2026
🏆 2026 ISSA AWARDS – MAIN STAGE

Turn the volume UP 🔊
Clear your calendar 🗓️
And get ready to witness something truly legendary.

👇👇 Tag, share, and show some love for these amazing artists! 👇👇
The Low Down Dirty Heathens Band
Birdy Young
Angel Ocasio Jr.
Ryder
McConnell

🎶🔥🏆

01/01/2026

✨🎶 Welcome to a BRAND NEW YEAR — and the 2026 ISSA Awards Nomination Season is officially OPEN! 🎶✨

We are thrilled to kick off this fabulous new year by announcing that 2026 ISSA Awards Nomination Forms are now available!

This year marks another incredible chapter for independent music creators, industry professionals, and supporters from around the world — and we can’t wait to celebrate YOU.

🎤 ARTIST REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible for nomination, artists must have:
✔️ A dedicated professional website
✔️ Five (5) songs available on Spotify or iTunes
✔️ A strong and growing fan base

🎧 RADIO DJs, SOUND ENGINEERS & ISSA REPRESENTATIVES:
✔️ A professional website
✔️ A good fan base

📅 IMPORTANT RELEASE WINDOW:
Artist submissions for Single, Album, and Music Video of the Year must be released between July 2025 and July 2026.

The ISSA Awards continue to recognize excellence, dedication, and the power of independent music on a global stage — and 2026 is shaping up to be one of our most exciting years yet.

🎉 New year. New goals. New opportunities.
If you’ve been building, releasing, and growing — this is your moment.

👉 Nominate now and be part of the 2026 ISSA Awards:
🌐 ISSAsongwriters.com
🔗 https://issasongwriters.com/2026-nomination-form/

Here’s to a bold, successful, music-filled year ahead! 🎶🏆

The Most Prestigious Award for Independent Artists in the World

12/17/2025

🚨 We’re Almost There! 🚨

The countdown is officially on — we are just TWO WEEKS away from the opening of the 2026 ISSA Awards Nomination Season!

🎶 January 1st is the day the nomination forms go LIVE.

Now is the time to get everything in place:
• Make sure your artist website is updated
• Confirm your music is properly distributed
• Strengthen your fan base and followers
• Double-check links, bios, and branding

The artists who prepare early are the ones who stand out when nominations open. Don’t wait until the last minute — set yourself up for success now.

✨ New year. New opportunities. New recognition.
We can’t wait to see who steps into the spotlight for 2026.

Stay tuned — more details coming soon!