While everything near the peak of the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart remains nearly the same, Gavin Lucas shoots up seven spaces into the No. 10 position. Lucas is credited on three of Bailey Zimmerman’s five currently charting songs, including “Never Leave,” “Waiting” and his breakout hit “Fall In Love.”

Up towards the top, Zach Bryan adds another week in the first position, tallying six consecutive weeks. Bryan has four songs on the chart, including “Something In The Orange,” “Oklahoma Smokeshow,” “Burn, Burn, Burn” and “Starved,” all of which he is the sole writer. Because he is the only writer on the tracks, all of the points earned from airplay, digital download track sales, and streams go entirely to Bryan on the Songwriter Chart.

Filling out the remainder of the top five are Ashley Gorley (No. 2), Morgan Wallen (No. 3), Ernest Keith Smith (No. 4) and Bailey Zimmerman (No. 5).

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Zach Bryan

At the top of this week’s country charts are the familiar cast of characters, with Zach Bryan‘s “Something In The Orange” leading the pack on the top country streaming songs chart for a sixth consecutive week. Notching a stellar 14.5 million streams, the Warner Music artist’s breakout hit now boasts 286 million cumulative streams.

Bryan’s American Heartbreak also rises one spot to No. 2 on the top country albums chart. The project racks up 27K in total consumption this week, according to Luminate data.

Elsewhere on the top country albums chart, you can find Morgan Wallen‘s Dangerous: The Double Album at No. 1 with 43K (1.2K album only/53 million song streams). Newcomer Bailey Zimmerman‘s debut project, Leave The Light On, drops one spot to No. 3, adding 23K in total consumption, while Taylor Swift‘s Red (Taylor’s Version) keeps its spot at No. 4 with 17K. Luke Combs‘ This One’s For You rounds out the top five, gaining 15K in total consumption.

On the songs side, Wallen holds the No. 2 position with “You Proof,” as well as the No. 4 spot with “Wasted On You.” The tracks earned 9.7 million and 7.5 million streams, respectively. Zimmerman’s “Rock And A Hard Place” falls one to No. 3 with 9.2 million streams, and Combs’ “The Kind Of Love We Make” takes fifth at 7.5 million streams.

Jerry Lee Lewis at the 2022 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee announcement press conference on May 17, 2022. Photo: John Russell/CMA

Legendary entertainer Jerry Lee Lewis passed away on Friday (Oct. 28) at the age of 87 at his home in Memphis, Tennessee.

Also known as “The Killer,” Lewis earned 28 top 10 Billboard Country singles across four decades, including hits “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole Lot of Shakin’ Going On,” both of which have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. He was also the first person inducted into the first class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. The Recording Academy honored Lewis with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005, and earlier this month, he was formally inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Lewis is survived by his wife Judith and four surviving children, plus extended family. Services will be announced in the coming days. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations in Lewis’ honor to the Arthritis Foundation or MusiCares.

Over the past few days since the news broke, the Nashville music industry and beyond has shared their thoughts and condolences for the beloved vocalist and pianist.

“One of my most vivid memories of Jerry Lee was in 1997, when he was a guest on ‘Monday Night Concerts’ at the Ryman. Ricky Skaggs and Brian Setzer joined Jerry Lee for a set that started with the classic ‘Great Balls of Fire’ and ended with a stirring rendition of ‘The Old Rugged Cross.’ A true force of nature, it was amazing to be able to witness Jerry perform in person that night. As one of the most talented musicians and entertainers of our time, it warms my heart to know that he got the chance to accept his rightful place in the hallowed hall as a member of the newest class of Country Music Hall of Fame inductees just a few weeks ago. My deepest condolences go out to Jerry Lee’s family and friends during this time.” – Sarah Trahern, Country Music Association CEO

“Jerry Lee’s indelible mark as a rock & roller in no way obscures his impact as one of the greatest country singers of all time. He was the ultimate stylist, taking songs to places they could never have gone without his unique voice and soul. Known as ‘The Killer,’ in reality he was a reviver, resurrecting music and emotions. The country records he made with producer Jerry Kennedy will never be replicated or surpassed, and we were honored to recently welcome him into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Among the greatest of artists, he was, as his friend Kris Kristofferson put it, ‘a table-thumpin’ smash.’” – Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

“Jerry Lee was a Christian, an American icon and the greatest piano player in the world. People will be listening to ‘Great Balls of Fire’ and ‘Whole Lot of Shakin” 500 years from now. I will miss him. God bless you Jerry Lee.” – Dennis Quaid

“It’s so sad to hear that Jerry Lee Lewis has passed. I’ve loved him since I first met and worked with him in the early 1970s. He was definitely one of a kind as an artist and person.” – Crystal Gayle

“Jerry Lee at the beginning of a session put his gun on the piano. Silence. They do the session… The next day the musicians come to the session and all bring their guns. That was Jerry Lee.” – Don McLean

“The image and influence of Jerry Lee Lewis is an iconic memory we will always have. As a musician/singer I loved his energy and style. He was the greatest!” – Janie Fricke

“The first time I saw Jerry Lee Lewis play and literally light his piano on fire I thought, ‘That’s what I want to do!’ He proved that not all piano players are balladeers and that’s what I love and will always remember about him. He was a huge inspiration to me and so many musicians across genres. May he rest in peace.” – Phil Vassar

Dream 3 Publishing. Photo: Jason Myers

Greg Hill, Laurel Kittleson-Cobb and Emily Olson have joined forces to launch Dream 3 Publishing.

Hill owns Hill Entertainment Group, a company focused on brand building in the entertainment space. He currently overseas the management of Rodney Atkins, Mark Wills, The Naomi Judd Estate, Jennifer Hart and others.

Kittleson-Cobb is the founder of Rainier Entertainment, a music consulting company for A&R, publishing, management, and artist development. She consults for RECORDS Nashville, developing their artist roster, scouting new talent, and overseeing the song selection and recording process of the entire roster. Additionally, Kittleson-Cobb consults for 19 Recordings with their Nashville based artists, assisting in all publishing aspects as well as management, and independently does A&R for artists Caroline Jones and Drew Baldridge.

Olson, who has over 10 years of experience in publishing, has secured over 150 cuts in her career for artists, including Brett Young, Randy Houser, Sara Evans, Mickey Guyton, Justin Moore, Trisha Yearwood, Trace Adkins, and more.

With over five decades of combined experience in different faucets of the industry, involvement with countless No. 1s and their instrumental roles in the careers of some of country’s biggest stars, the industry veterans aim to build a boutique publishing company that focuses on great writers, great songs and developing talent.

Olson will run the day-to-day publishing operations for Dream 3 Publishing, including setting up co-writes and pitching songs. Kittleson and Hill will continue running their businesses and will filter in talent with the writers of Dream 3.

“I couldn’t be more proud to partner with Laurel, an A&R person who has an extensive track record of successful signings, and Emily, a publisher who has been a part of some of the biggest hits of the last few years,” explains Hill. “I started out in publishing and transitioned to management but never lost the love of songs and songwriters. I’m excited to see what we create bringing together our different perspectives and experiences.”

“When Greg approached me with the notion to start a publishing company, I told him we had to bring in Emily Olson. I’ve always loved her genuine passion for songs and the songwriter,” shares Kittleson. “The three of us met to discuss what type of publishing company we’d like to create together. We each have different strengths from our varying experience in the industry and, together, we will be able to give our writers the best opportunity to succeed.”

“I met Laurel 17 years ago at Belmont in my Computer 101 class and she has been one of my most favorite people since then, she is the absolute best in town when it comes to artist development and A&R. Greg’s creative strategies and passion for people and songs inspire me and fire me up so much. I admire them and could not be more excited to get to partner with Laurel and Greg,” adds Olson. “This is my dream team and we are building something so special!”

To contact Dream 3, email emily@dream3publishing.com.