Hall of Fame
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The Houston Songwriters Association (HSA) is a non-profit 501 (C3) organization serving the greater Houston area since 1989.
Originally started in Richmond, Texas and called Fort Bend Songwriters Association, the name was changed to Houston Fort Bend Songwriters Association to better reflect the area wide demographics of the members.
On January 1, 2008 it was changed to its present name of Houston Songwriters Association.
Our mission is to support and encourage the art and craft of songwriting, to provide resources and educational opportunities to songwriters, and to nurture a positive environment in which songwriters may fully develop their potential as songwriters. The group meets monthly to critique songs and showcase talent.
Songs presented at the monthly critique sessions may be entered in the Song of the Month Contest. There will be two songs chosen by web-based voting each month. After the October meeting web-based voting will choose, “Song of the Year”, "Collaboration Song of the Year" and “Songwriter of the Year” , with the results announced at the Annual December Party.
All ages, all musical styles and all levels of experience are invited! We welcome you to visit and make some new friends that share your interest in songwriting
HSA Board of Directors
President / Treasurer
Mark Winters
President since 2023. Treasurer and board member since 2022. He is a guitarist and singer-songwriter.
Secretary / Board Member
Randy McClendon
Member since 2023. Board member since 2023.
He is a guitarist and singer-songwriter
Board Member
Gary Graham
Board member since 2023. Leads the Galveston monthly HSA meetings
Board Member
Jay Harris
Past President. 2020-2023. Joined HSA in 2019. Board Member 2020
HSA Operating Manual
Vice-President
David Hanshaw
Joined HSA in 2001. Board of Directors since 2021
Board Member
Patricia Bishop
Member since 2001. Board Member since 2006. Secretary 2008-2023. Website Asst. since 2010
Board Member
Danny Liggett
Past president 2019-2020. Member since 2003. Board Member since 2012. Web Master since 2010.