NMPA Honors Songwriters At Annual Gold & Platinum Nashville Gala

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David Israelite; Photo: Nathan Morgan

The National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) held its annual Gold & Platinum Gala last night (Oct. 23) at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. This year’s gala brought together hundreds of songwriters, artists, managers, and publishers to honor the people behind the hits.

Amy Allen & Ashley Gorley. Photo: Nathan Morgan

The evening recognized over 150 songwriters whose tracks reached certified Gold, Platinum, and multi-Platinum status from July 2024 to June 2025. During the event, songwriters were called to the stage to accept their plaques as the speakers played their tunes and friends cheered and celebrated each other’s milestones.

Notably, Amy Allen was named Top Female Songwriter with five Platinum and Gold certifications in country music over the past year. Those certifications include “Sweet Dreams” and “Damn Near Normal” by Koe Wetzel, “High Road” by Koe Wetzel and Jessie Murph, and “Heartbroken” by Diplo featuring Jessie Murph and Polo G.

Ernest. Photo: Nathan Morgan

“I am beyond grateful to get to learn from so many of the greats of my time and call so many of them friends now. Thank you all of Nashville for taking me in with open arms. I cannot express how thankful I am,” said Allen.

Later, Ashley Gorley was named Top Male Songwriter for the third year in a row. David Israelite, President of the NMPA, presented the award, saying, “In sports, [this is] what we call a hat trick. He is the Michael Jordan, the Patrick Mahomes, and the Shohei Ohtani of songwriting. This is all-time greatness.”

Gorley humbly accepted, thanking God, NMPA, Taperoom, Sony, and ASCAP. “I was reminded tonight of how great country music is and challenged by how high the bar is. I do not take this award lightly. Thank you all very much.”

In addition to the awards, the night featured several performances by artists including Maddie & Tae, Brothers Osborne, and Ernest, who honored Dean Dillon following his acceptance of the Platinum Anthem Award for the 17× Platinum hit “Tennessee Whiskey.”

Maddie & Tae and Deric Ruttan; Photo: Nathan Morgan

Brothers Osborne; Photo: Nathan Morgan

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