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SESAC Celebrates A Very ‘Fancy’ 2022 Nashville Music Awards

November 7, 2022/in Featured2 /by Sherod Robertson

SESAC Celebrates Song of the Year, “Fancy Like,” at the 2022 SESAC Nashville Music Awards. Photo: Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for SESAC

SESAC celebrated its songwriters and music publishers behind the year’s most-performed country and Americana songs at the company’s annual Nashville Music Awards last night on Nov. 6. Held in person for the first time in three years, the event took place at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum with stellar views of the downtown Nashville skyline as the backdrop.

The celebration was hosted by SESAC’s Vice President of Creative Services Shannan Hatch and summoned more than 400 songwriters, publishers, and industry professionals in attendance for the festive evening.

SESAC 2022 Songwriter of the Year, Josh Jenkins. Photo: Katie Kauss

Josh Jenkins was named SESAC’s Songwriter of the Year after his hugely successful year, penning chart-topping hits such as “Buy Dirt,” recorded by Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan, and “Fancy Like,” recorded by Walker Hayes. “Buy Dirt” was recently awarded NSAI’s Song of the Year honor and is nominated for the same award at the 56th Annual CMA Awards.

“Fancy Like,” published by SMACK, was also awarded SESAC’s Song of the Year. Oreo shakes were ceremoniously handed out to the audience after announcing “Fancy Like” as SESAC’s Song of the Year.

SMACK took home the title of Publisher of the Year, after previously being awarded the trophy in 2020.

The evening kicked off in full party mode with SESAC affiliates Lee Brice and Blanco Brown teaming up with a performance of Brice’s latest single “Soul,” which was recently certified Gold by the RIAA. The performance brought everyone to their feet and set the stage for a fun-filled evening of celebration.

Jordan Davis was on hand to perform “Buy Dirt” alongside his brother Jacob Davis and their co-writers and brother duo Josh and Matt Jenkins.

Megan Moroney performs her latest viral hit “Tennessee Orange,” at the 2022 SESAC Nashville Music Awards. Photo: Jason Davis/Getty Images for SESAC

Megan Moroney serenaded the group with her latest viral hit “Tennessee Orange,” a song about wearing a beau’s Tennessee football colors which has garnered over 45 million streams in just over two months. After performing, the Georgia native was able to quickly work in a “Go Dawgs” before leaving the stage, which seemed appropriate with Georgia having defeated Tennessee 27-13 the day before.

Additionally, affiliate Derek Wells received the Spirit of SESAC Award in recognition of his musical contributions, playing on over 100 No. 1 songs. The surprised Wells was visibly humbled by the accolade. The song that clinched this impressive milestone, “Like I Love Country Music,” recorded by Kane Brown and co-written by SESAC affiliate Matt McGinn, was honored with a performance activity award at the ceremony. Wells was lauded with a medley performance of a few of his hits by Brinley Addington, Joey Hyde, Mike Walker, Aaron Eshuis, Phil Lawson, and Allison Veltz Cruz.

Derek Wells. Photo: Katie Kauss

The event was sponsored in part by Barre3 Nashville, British M, Dr. Bronner’s, Essentia, Ettitude, Flying Embers, Garnier, Havaianas, I’m With The Band, Justin’s, Karma, Lano, Opopop, Poppi, Rise Brewing, Simply Gum, Sio Beauty, Soapy Faith, Sound Royalties, Still Standing, The Spa Dr., and The Electric Jane.

Honorees:

“Fancy Like”
Written by: Josh Jenkins
Published by: Follow Me Where I Go, SMACK Songs, Kobalt Group Publishing
Recorded by: Walker Hayes

“Buy Dirt”
Written by: Josh Jenkins
Published by: Follow Me Where I Go, SMACK Songs, Kobalt Group Publishing
Recorded by: Jordan Davis ft. Luke Bryan

“Same Boat”
Written by: Zac Brown, Ben Simonetti
Published by: Day For The Dead Publishing, Kobalt Group Publishing
Recorded by: Zac Brown Band

“Freedom Was A Highway”
Written by: Jimmie Allen
Published by: Endurance Juliet, Sony Music Publishing
Recorded by: Jimmie Allen and Brad Paisley

“Wild Hearts”
Written by: Jennifer Wayne
Published by: Wild Wild Wild West Songs, BMG Silver Songs
Recorded by: Keith Urban

“7500 OBO”
Written by: Matt McGinn
Published by: McGinndependence Day, SMACK Songs, Kobalt Group Publishing
Recorded by: Tim McGraw

“Last Night Lonely”
Written by: Joe Fox
Published by: Liz Rose Music, Warner Chappell Music
Recorded by: Jon Pardi

“Truth About You”
Written by: Matt Alderman
Published by: Good Vibes Good Times Music, Curb Congregation Songs
Recorded by: Mitchell Tenpenny

“Like I Love Country Music”
Written by: Matt McGinn
Published by: McGinndependence Day, SMACK Songs, Kobalt Group Publishing
Recorded by: Kane Brown

“Up”
Written by: Jeremy Bussey
Published by: Hit By The Buss Music, Songs of Fluid, Spirit Music Nashville
Recorded by: Luke Bryan

“Home Sweet”
Written by: Casey Brown
Published by: Blue Corolla Oklahoma, Feel Your Creative Pulse Music
Recorded by: Russell Dickerson

“23”
Written by: Chris LaCorte
Published by: Card Tables Music, Concord Tunes, Hang Your Hat Hits
Recorded by: Sam Hunt

“Hellbent For Leather”
Written by: Ray Wylie Hubbard
Published by: Snake Farm Publishing, BMG Silver Songs
Recorded by: Ray Wylie Hubbard

“Nice Things”
Written by: Hayes Carll
Published by: Highway 87 Publishing, BMG Silver Songs
Recorded by: Hayes Carll

“Modern Woman”
Written by: Erin Rae
Published by: Good Memory, Confidentially Canadian Publishing
Recorded by: Erin Rae

“In Dreams”
Written by: Sierra Ferrell
Published by: Abel Elba, Pulse Music Publishing
Recorded by: Sierra Ferrell

“The Opportunity To Help Somebody Through It”
Written by: Jim Lauderdale
Published by: Wudang Mountain Songs, BMG Silver Songs
Recorded by: Jim Lauderdale

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Sherod Robertson is President and Owner of MusicRow Enterprises. He oversees all operations and develops strategic initiatives for MusicRow magazine, RowFax, and MusicRow's CountryBreakout chart. Robertson previously served as Director of Finance of Arista Records after beginning his career as Vice President of Finance and CFO at Reunion Records.
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