Ashley Gorley Leads The MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart, “Take It From Me” Writers Advance
Ashley Gorley is at No. 1 again this week on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart, with Kevin Welch following him at No. 2. Shane McAnally comes in at No. 3 this week, Brett James at No. 4, and the chart-champion of the week, Luke Combs at No. 5.
David Garcia moves into the top 10 at No. 8 with songs including Florida Georgia Line’s “Meant To Be” and “Women,” as well as Carrie Underwood’s “Love Wins.” Josh Osborne is at No. 9 with “Burn Out” (Midland) and “One That Got Away” (Michael Ray) propelling him.
Jordan Davis (No. 16), Jacob Davis (No. 15) and Jason Gantt (No. 14) all leap more than ten spots up on the MusicRow Songwriter Chart with the rise of Jordan’s “Take It From Me.”
The first female to appear on the Chart is Kelsea Ballerini at No. 40. Ballerini is one of six female songwriters on the chart, along with Carrie Underwood (No. 42), Maren Morris (No. 47), Laura Veltz (No. 53), Nicolle Galyon (No. 55) and Heather Morgan (No. 60).
The weekly MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart, published every week, uses algorithms based upon song activity according to airplay, digital downloaded track sales and streams. This unique and exclusive addition to the MusicRow portfolio is the only songwriter chart of its kind.
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