NSAI Honors Chart-Topping Writers At Special Event
(L-R): Brett Warren, Dave Barnes, Brad Warren, Tyler Reeve, Trent Tomlinson, Matt Jenkins, Josh Kerr, Marc Beeson, Ashley Gorley, Jon Nite, Thomas Archer, Chris Lindsey, Aimee Mayo, Adam Hambrick, Daniel Tashian, Lee Thomas Miller, Shelby Yoder
The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) honored 36 Nashville-associated writers whose songs topped the charts between April 2017 and July 2017 during an event Monday night (Sept. 11) at the Kimpton Aertson Hotel in Nashville. Writers in attendance at the special event were presented their awards by NSAI President, Lee Thomas Miller and NSAI Director of Professional Membership and Events, Shelby Yoder.
Songs Recognized
from April-July 2017:
“Black” – Writers: Ashley Gorley, Dierks Bentley, Ross Copperman
Recorded by: Dierks Bentley
Recorded by: Dierks Bentley
“If I Told You” – Writers: Jon Nite, Ross Copperman, Shane McAnally
Recorded by: Darius Rucker
Recorded by: Darius Rucker
“Setting the World On Fire” – Writers: Josh Osborne, Matt Jenkins, Ross Copperman
Recorded by: Kenny Chesney featuring P!nk
Recorded by: Kenny Chesney featuring P!nk
“Song For Another Time” – Writers: Brad Tursi, Matt Jenkins, Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen
Recorded by: Old Dominion
Recorded by: Old Dominion
“Hometown Girl” – Writers: Daniel Tashian, Marc Beeson
Recorded by: Josh Turner
Recorded by: Josh Turner
“Hurricane” – Writers: Luke Combs, Taylor Phillips, Thomas Archer
Recorded by: Luke Combs
Recorded by: Luke Combs
“Fast” – Writers: Luke Bryan, Luke Laird, Rodney Clawson
Recorded by: Luke Bryan
Recorded by: Luke Bryan
“How Not To” – Writers: Adam Hambrick, Kevin Bard, Paul DiGiovanni
Recorded by: Dan + Shay
Recorded by: Dan + Shay
“Every Time I Hear That Song” – Writers: Aimee Mayo, Brad Warren, Brett Warren, Chris Lindsey
Recorded by: Blake Shelton
Recorded by: Blake Shelton
“Craving You” – Writers: Dave Barnes, Julian Bunetta
Recorded by: Thomas Rhett featuring Maren Morris
Recorded by: Thomas Rhett featuring Maren Morris
“My Girl” – Writers: Dylan Scott, Josh Kerr
Recorded by: Dylan Scott
Recorded by: Dylan Scott
“God, Your Mama, and Me” – Writers: Gordie Sampson, Hillary Lindsey, Josh Kear
Recorded by: Florida Georgia Line featuring Backstreet Boys
Recorded by: Florida Georgia Line featuring Backstreet Boys
“In Case You Didn’t Know” – Writers: Brett Young, Kyle Schlienger, Trent Tomlinson, Tyler Reeve
Recorded by: Brett Young
Recorded by: Brett Young
Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at lhollabaugh@musicrow.com.
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