Dustin Lynch Commemorates 10 No. 1s With Broadway Celebration

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Dustin Lynch celebrating his 10 No. 1s onstage. Photo: Riley Mau

Dustin Lynch celebrated his 10 career chart-toppers at Skydeck on Broadway in Nashville on Wednesday night (Oct. 30).

A slight breeze swept through the air as BMI’s MaryAnn Keen welcomed industry members to the rooftop as the celebration kicked off with a double plaque presentation commemorating his latest No. 1 hits, “Stars Like Confetti” and “Chevrolet (feat. Jelly Roll).” ASCAP, BMI, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, Almo Music Corp., MV2 Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing, Studio Bank, UMPG Nashville and Warner Chappell Music teams toasted Lynch and producer Zach Crowell. Crowell also co-wrote “Stars Like Confetti” alongside Josh Thompson and Thomas Rhett, both of whom were unable to attend the event.

“Chevrolet” writers Chase McGill, Jessi Alexander and Hunter Phelps were then praised alongside Lynch, producers Crowell and Ben Phillips, who was not present, and the late Mentor Williams. Williams received a writer credit as the hit samples his classic “Drift Away.”

Keen acknowledged Williams, noting that “his legacy is alive and well” in the tune, due to the respectful way in which Lynch and its creators brought “Drift Away” to new ears. She then handed the mic to BMG’s Jon Loba.

“You’re always grinding, always looking for or trying to write that next hit,” Loba said to Lynch. “Thank you for all of your work on this, and Zach, you’ve been right there with him.”

He faced the crowd and continued, “I won’t say where we’re headed or what’s on the horizon, but I will say that I haven’t been this excited about Dustin’s career in years. We have some really big, compelling, genre-changing music and events coming, and I can’t wait to reveal them.”

Pictured (L–R): Hunter Phelps, Jessi Alexander, Dustin Lynch, Zach Crowell and Chase McGill. Photo: Riley Mau

Crowell, McGill, Alexander and Phelps all expressed their genuine gratitude for every team involved in the success of “Chevrolet,” as well as their friends and families, with McGill sharing that the idea for the reimagined number was sparked while listening his wife’s beach playlist.

The man of the hour then took the floor, first thanking the Sweet Talk Publicity squad for organizing the celebration. Lynch moved on to thank the writers and his label, acknowledging all of the sacrifices that its team members have made, as well as Jelly Roll, who couldn’t make it, and the rest of his crew.

“[This job] is easier when you get to share the stage, studios and writing rooms with the best in the world. I’m just so honored to be up here with you guys,” he said to his collaborators. “These two songs are a testament to the creative community.”

Lynch added, “I’m so excited for this next chapter of music and life. Tonight is about being present and celebrating—not just me, but all of us.”

As the party opened to the public, he took the stage to honor the smash singles in order, starting with Platinum “Where It’s At” and ending with “Chevrolet,” pausing at one point to take a shot with a crowd member. The 11-song set featured his history-making, six-week No. 1 “Thinking ‘Bout You (feat. MacKenzie Porter),” which was recognized mid-show with a surprise presentation made by BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s Peter Strickland of a double-Platinum certification plaque. Lynch also played his Platinum, two-week No. 1 “Ridin’ Roads;” Platinum “Good Girl;” triple-Platinum, four-week chart-topper “Small Town Boy;” Gold “Seein’ Red;” Gold “Mind Reader” and Gold “Hell Of A Night.” In addition to the No. 1 hits, Lynch treated everyone to his Platinum breakout “Cowboys and Angels,” sharing a touching note about his grandparents, who inspired the tune.

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