Dylan Marlowe & Dylan Scott Celebrate ‘Boys Back Home’ Chart-Topper

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Pictured (L-R, back row): ASCAP’s Kele Currier, Liz Rose Music’s Kate Shirley, Sony Music Nashville’s Jason McColl, Warner Chappell’s Benji Amaefule, BMI’s Josh Tomlinson, Play It Again Music’s Dallas Davidson, SESAC’s Lydia Cahill, Sony Music Nashville’s Nathan Thomas, Studio Bank’s Ron Cox and Pinnacle’s David DeVaul; (L-R, front row): Seth Ennis (BMI), Dylan Scott (ASCAP), Dylan Marlowe (BMI) and Joe Fox (SESAC/Producer). Photo: Larry McCormack for BMI

BMI brought the music community together on the rooftop of its Nashville headquarters on Tuesday (June 10) to celebrate the chart-topping success of “Boys Back Home,” recorded by Sony Music Nashville and Play It Again Music’s Dylan Marlowe and Curb Records’ Dylan Scott.

Penned by Marlowe, Seth Ennis and Joe Fox—who also produced the track—the Gold-certified hit marks Marlowe’s first No. 1 as an artist and second as a songwriter.

The event was hosted by BMI, ASCAP and SESAC, and emceed by BMI’s Josh Tomlinson. Industry leaders who took the mic to honor the team included ASCAP’s Kele Currier, Liz Rose Music’s Kate Shirley, Warner Chappell’s Benji Amaefule, Play It Again Music’s Dallas Davidson, SESAC’s Lydia Cahill, Country Aircheck’s Chuck Aly and Sony Music Nashville’s Jason McColl and Nathan Thomas.

Many remarked on the tight-knit friendship and tireless work ethic of Marlowe, Ennis and Fox—qualities that made the song’s rise to the top all the more meaningful. Dylan Scott was also praised for his willingness to uplift new voices and for his role in bringing “Boys Back Home” to life.

BMI’s Josh Tomlinson poses with Seth Ennis, Dylan Marlowe, Joe Fox, Dylan Scott and BMI’s MaryAnn Keen after gifting Ennis with a custom Taylor 210e DLX guitar to celebrate his first No. 1 as a BMI songwriter. Photo: Larry McCormack for BMI

As part of the celebration, Ennis received a custom Taylor 210e DLX guitar in honor of his milestone, while SESAC gifted Fox a personalized guitar. Studio Bank sponsored the event, with Ron Cox presenting a special donation in honor of the writers to the Georgia Natural Resources Foundation, supporting efforts to preserve the state’s natural, historic and cultural resources.

During his speech, Ennis reflected on his journey in Nashville: “This is 11 years for me in town. Celebrations like this make us feel special, slow down for a second, take a breath and take it in.”

Fox added a dose of humor, saying, “When you come to town, all you want to do is write with songwriters like Dallas Davidson. Then you start writing songs with your friends—and the next thing you know, your first hit is with your friends. These moments are full circle, but I still want a hit with Dallas Davidson.”

Scott expressed his admiration for Marlowe, both as an artist and a person. “Obviously I loved his music, but when I met him, I realized he was just a good ole country boy who loves hunting, fishing and singing. You got a long career ahead of you.”

Marlowe closed the event with heartfelt thanks to his wife and family, his team at Play It Again and Sony Music Nashville, and his co-writers and Scott. “This is something that has been on my heart for a while,” he shared. “I’ve always dreamed of being up here and getting to talk about one of these songs.”

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