05/14/2026
Congratulations to the 2026 Woody Guthrie Folk Festival Children’s Fest Songwriting Contest winners! 🎶
1st Place: Jonas Lee — “Weary Old Veteran”
Jonas is a 17-year-old from Tuttle, Oklahoma whose primary focus is Christian music. His music can be found on all streaming platforms, and he shares daily content on YouTube. He also plays lead guitar for the red dirt band Gage Wilkerson and the Young Guns, performing at shows across the region and opening for artists including Jason Boland and Kolby Cooper. Outside of music, Jonas enjoys hunting, fishing, shooting sports, and spending time outdoors.
2nd Place: Dolly Doyle — “The Road”
Dolly Doyle is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Along with performing with her School of Rock band, Dolly is also a figure skater and plays cello in her middle school orchestra.
3rd Place: Daniel Bowlan
Daniel is a 15-year-old singer-songwriter from Shawnee, Oklahoma. He began his musical journey at the Woody Guthrie Kids Festival and has since performed at venues across Oklahoma and Texas, including the Oklahoma Opry, The Blue Door, the Oklahoma State Fair, and the Dosey Doe. One of his favorite memories was performing at the Crystal Theatre last year.
