Josh Thompson Takes No. 1 Spot On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart
Josh Thompson takes the top position on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart this week, with co-writer credits on “Ain’t Always The Cowboy” (Jon Pardi), “One Margarita” (Luke Bryan), and “Be A Light” (Thomas Rhett featuring Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin & Keith Urban). HARDY moves down one spot to No. 2.
Matt Dragstrem enters the top three on the chart, with “Be A Light” and “One Margarita” fueling his rise.
The weekly MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart 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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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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