Beyoncé Tops MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart

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Global superstar Beyoncé has topped MusicRow‘s Top Songwriter Chart this week following the release of Cowboy Carter album on March 29. She co-penned 23 out of the 27 tracks on the project. “Texas Hold ‘Em,” “ll Most Wanted,” “Levii’s Jeans,” “Ameriican Requiem,” “Daughter,” “16 Carriages,” “Protector,” “Tyrant,” “Riiverdance,” “Alliigator Tears,” “My Rose,” “Just For Fun” and “Amen” all pushed Beyoncé to the No. 1 spot this week.

Hunter Phelps jumped into No. 2 this week with “Truck Bed,” “Chevrolet,” “Take Her Home” and “Bulletproof.” Beyoncé’s cover of “Jolene” gives Dolly Parton the No. 3 spot.

Ashley Gorley (No. 4) and Josh Phillips (No. 5) round out 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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Madison Hahnen is Project Manager at MusicRow Magazine, where she helps carry out operational objectives and large-scale projects for the company. She also manages the company's subscriptions. Hahnen graduated from Bryant University in May of 2020 with a B.S. in Team & Project Management and a minor in communication studies. Prior to MusicRow, she held internship roles with Make Wake Artists and Song Suffragettes.

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