Nashville's Next Best: Original Songwriter

Enter the world of Nashville's Next Best by meeting the judges, the host, and the band, as well as the first three songwriters of the competition.

In this episode, Kinslee Melhorn, Jon Statham, and Karree Phillips perform their original songs. Only one of them will continue in the competition.

In this episode, Matt Fredrickson, Emily Sweeney, and Ashton Butler perform their original songs. Only one of them will continue in the competition.

In this episode, Gillian Krystal, Jon Morgan, and Riah Butler perform their original songs. Only one of them will continue in the competition.

In this episode, Rexton Lee, Andrea Goodman, and Joe West perform their original songs. Only one of them will continue in the competition.

In this episode, Scotty Hasting, Amanda Jo Beard, and Luke Ledbetter perform their original songs. Only one of them will continue in the competition.

In this episode, Andre Garthoff, Jessica Carter, and Randy Vanvooren perform their original songs. Only one of them will continue in the competition.

In this episode, Scott Easterwood, Larissa J, Roger Adams perform their original songs. Only one of them will continue in the competition.

A look at the competitors who are still standing after the first round of eliminations.

In this episode, the second phase of the competition starts, and the artists are joined by a full band to perform their original songs.

In the second phase of the competition, three more artists are joined by a full band to perform their original songs.

In the second phase of the competition, three more artists are joined by a full band to perform their original songs.

With the grand finale on the horizon, this episode showcases those that made the show possible: the judges, host, band, and top 3 songwriters.

The top three contestants make a final effort to become Nashville's Next Best of 3, performing their completed original songs.