Thanks for helping us find our sound.
Each year, the Sounds of Skyline Song Competition brings together talented songwriters from across our communities. Thank you to everyone who has entered, voted, and supported local music. We’re proud of where we come from and we’re proud of the music that comes from here, too.
What is Sounds of Skyline?
The Sounds of Skyline Song Competition is a series celebrating the voices and stories of our region. Solo artists submit their original songs for a chance to record in Nashville with professional musicians. Winners are also invited to perform at community events Skyline sponsors, like FloydFest and Bristol Rhythm & Roots, and are featured on local news and radio. It’s our way of giving back to the artists who make this community sing.
Thanks for helping us find our sound.
Each year, the Sounds of Skyline Song Competition brings together talented songwriters from across our communities. Thank you to everyone who has entered, voted, and supported local music. We’re proud of where we come from and we’re proud of the music that comes from here, too.
Meet our past winners.
Chris Link
Chris Link, from Floyd, has been writing songs for years and recently stepped back into the spotlight with his band, Deer Run Drifters. His song “Family Name” was inspired by his own family. His mother encouraged him to submit it to Sounds of Skyline 2025, and we’re all glad she did. Chris shared the moving piece with the crowd at FloydFest, closing his set to an emotional response
Alice Hobbs
Alice Hobbs, a gospel singer from Woodlawn, Virginia, is a familiar voice in her church community. You can hear her blues and gospel history in the original song she entered for Sounds of Skyline 2025. With a clear vision for its sound, Alice worked with a collaborator on the accompaniment, bringing her idea to life in a way that feels both personal and powerful.
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