Some of the finest undiscovered singer-songwriters in Atlanta and beyond square off in a head-to-head talent competition at Red Clay Music Foundry, with a $1,000 jackpot on the line. The Songwriters Open Mic Shootout brings together local and national performers chosen from monthly open mics over the past six months. Gauging factors such as songcraft, singing, playing ability, stage presence and audience response, a panel of music industry judges will determine who advances through multiple rounds and reaches the finals of this fun, suspenseful competition between up-and-coming artists.