BMI’s Leslie Roberts gathers for a photo with songwriters Bob DiPiero, Jeffrey Steele and Al Anderson at Pier House Resort on Day 1 of the Key West Songwriters Festival on May 10, 2017. Photo: Erika Goldring
Key West experienced its Nashville migration as dozens of songwriters descended on the city last weekend to perform at the 22nd Annual Key West Songwriters Festival, held May 10-14. Among the writers/artists taking part in the sun-filled festivities were Michael Ray, Jeffrey Steele, Cam, Lee Thomas Miller, Maren Morris, and many more.
BMI’s Bradley Collins (R) presents Michael Ray a Million-Air Award at Cowboy Bills on Day 2 of the Key West Songwriters Festival on May 11, 2017, in Key West, FL. Photo: Erika Goldring
Maren Morris performs on the Duval Street stage on Day 4 of the Key West Songwriters Festival on May 13, 2017, in Key West, FL. Photo: Erika Goldring
Old Dominion performs on the Duval Street stage on Day 4 of the Key West Songwriters Festival on May 13, 2017, in Key West, FL. Photo: Erika Goldring
BMI’s Leslie Roberts presents Lee Thomas Miller with a Million-Air award at the San Carlos Institute on Day 3 of the Key West Songwriters Festival on May 12, 2017, in Key West, FL. Photo: Erika Goldring
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