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Ernest Keith Smith Spends Fifth Week Atop MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart

July 18, 2022/by LB Cantrell

Ernest. Photo: Delaney Royer

Ernest Keith Smith has remained in the No. 1 position on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart for five weeks. The singer-songwriter has co-writer credit on four charting songs, including Morgan Wallen’s “Wasted On You” and “You Proof,” Jelly Roll’s “Son Of A Sinner,” and his own “Flower Shops.”

Ashley Gorley remains in the No. 2 position with the songs “What He Didn’t Do” (Carly Pearce), “Take My Name” (Parmalee), “New Truck” (Dylan Scott), “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” (Cole Swindell), “You Didn’t” (Brett Young), “You Proof” (Morgan Wallen), and “Holy Water” (Michael Ray).

Morgan Wallen (No. 3), Ben Johnson (No. 4) and Matt McGinn (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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