Kevin Welch Back To No. 1 On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart

Kevin Welch reclaimed the throne at the top of the MusicRow Top Songwriter chart this week after being at No. 2 for four consecutive weeks, behind Ashley Gorley—who now resides at No. 2.

Shane McAnally is at No. 3, Brett James at No. 4 and Riley Green is at No. 5 this week.

Notably, “Take It From Me” co-writers, Jason Gantt, Jacob Davis and Jordan Davis move up several spots to No. 14 – No. 16.

Maren Morris is the first female songwriter on the chart of eight, sitting at No. 27. Following Morris is Kelsea Ballerini (No. 30), Nicolle Galyon (No. 46), Carrie Underwood (No. 47), Hillary Lindsey (No. 48), Laura Veltz (No. 52), Sarah Aarons (No. 54) 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.

Click here to view the full MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart.

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LB Cantrell is Editor/Director of Operations at MusicRow magazine, where she oversees, manages and executes all company operations. LB oversees all MusicRow-related content, including the publication’s six annual print issues and online news. She is a Georgia native and a graduate of the Recording Industry Management program at Middle Tennessee State University.

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