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2024 and 2020 HOOKED! Songwriting Contest Winners
Amy Geis with Darby Dougherty
Thursday, October 2
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Amy Geis is a pop singer-songwriter known for creating fun, meaningful music that resonates deeply with audiences. With a voice that’s both powerful and emotive, Amy writes songs that explore themes like mental health, relationships, and the human experience—bringing honesty and heart to every performance.
She has performed across the country, captivating crowds with her dynamic live shows and authentic storytelling. Her music has been featured on television and radio, and she’s earned recognition through numerous singing and songwriting competitions. Amy has released a full-length album and several singles that showcase her unique sound and lyrical depth.
Whether on stage or in the studio, Amy Geis brings an energy that’s both relatable and inspiring—inviting listeners to feel, reflect, and connect through music.
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In a world where people constantly live behind masks, Darby Dougherty unashamedly takes her mask off and invites her listeners to do the same. Dougherty is an up-and-coming pop singer-songwriter from Branson, Missouri with a vision to honestly express the human experience through music. Darby began seriously writing and performing when she noticed that being open about her life and emotions through music liberated her listeners to be open about theirs. She realized that she wanted to use her art to bring kindness and healing to the world. Whether through up-tempo beats that embrace the energy of freedom or through contemplative ballads that help the heart heal, Darby seeks to give a voice to those who feel like they don’t have the words to speak.
The Nest is a cozy, intimate venue designed to showcase the original music scene. Featuring both emerging artists and seasoned professionals, The Nest offers a comfortable and inviting atmosphere where the audience can immerse themselves in the music without distractions. With a seating capacity of just 50, it provides an up-close and personal experience, allowing artists to connect intimately with their audience and fosters a sense of closeness and community. Come and experience the magic of live music in its purest form at The Nest.
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The HOOKED! Songwriting Contest is Southwest Missouri's premier songwriting competition, presented by Prince Ivan and The Nest. This contest brings together ten songwriters with celebrity judges and a live audience in an interactive style show. HOOKED! is all about searching for America's next hit song, no matter the style or genre.
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When Tom and Andrea Brett opened a beautiful new medical office in the heart of Branson, they noticed a special conference room that wasn't living up to its potential. As musicians and songwriters, and hosts to many "jam jams" in the basement of their own home, they began to envision this space as a venue for aspiring artists who might be intimidated by large stages, but need a place to hone their craft. They also realized that there are many professional musicians who would love a small, intimate place to share their music - where they could be more personal with their audience. Inspired by the rustic decor of their beautiful clinic in the Ozarks, and the concept of a nest being a place to be nurtured in, fly away from, and return to, the name "The Nest," was born.
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