‘Damn Strait’ Co-Writers Move Up On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart

“Damn Strait” singer Scotty McCreery. Photo: Jeff Ray

Trent Tomlinson and Jim Collins, the co-writers on Scotty McCreery‘s “Damn Strait,” find themselves in the top 10 this week on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart.

Ernest Keith Smith remains at No. 1 this week. He is a co-writer on Morgan Wallen’s “Wasted On You” and “You Proof,” Jelly Roll’s “Son Of A Sinner,” and his own “Flower Shops.”

Ashley Gorley (No. 2), Ben Johnson (No. 3), Morgan Wallen (No. 4) and Shane McAnally (No. 5) complete the top five this week.

The weekly MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart uses algorithms based upon song activity according to airplay, digital download 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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