Josh Osborne

Josh Osborne rises to the No. 1 spot on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart, after having been at No. 2 behind Morgan Wallen for a few weeks. Osborne’s co-written “Beers And Sunshine” (Darius Rucker), “Breaking Up Was Easy In The 90’s” (Sam Hunt), “How They Remember You” (Rascal Flatts), “Never Be Sorry” (Old Dominion), “Next Girl” (Carly Pearce), and “7 Summers” and “Sand In My Boots” (Morgan Wallen) propel him to No. 1.

Wallen shifts down to No. 2 this week, and co-writer Ernest Keith Smith moved down to No. 4.

Ashley Gorley takes the No. 3 position on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart this week, with co-writer credit on “Sand In My Boots” and “Warning” (Morgan Wallen), “Hole In The Bottle” (Kelsea Ballerini), “Single Saturday Night” (Cole Swindell), “We Were Rich” (Runaway June), and “What’s Your Country Song” (Thomas Rhett). Jesse Frasure rounds out the top five.

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.

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Brooke Eden, Brian O’Neil

Nashville-based music manager, Brian O’Neil, has announced the formation of Constellation Management & Consulting, a full-service management and consulting practice specializing in artist development, brand management, and strategic consultation.

O’Neil previously served as Artist Manager & Head of Touring under Fletcher Foster at Iconic Entertainment Group, where he worked with artists including Kelsea Ballerini, Levi Hummon, and Joel Crouse. Prior to his time at Iconic Entertainment Group, O’Neil spent six years at Creative Artists Agency before transitioning into artist Management.

Constellation has signed BBR Music Group artist Brooke Eden, who launched her latest song, “No Shade” Friday, Feb. 5. The release of Eden’s latest single is the first of three, which will be accompanied by interconnecting music videos that brings fans on her journey to self-acceptance and love. The singles are produced by Jesse Frasure (Thomas Rhett, Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown) and the music videos are directed by Ford Fairchild.

“I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside some of the greatest mentors and colleagues in the music business, and I’m looking forward to building a company that focuses on a well-rounded approach to creating businesses around the most compelling art and music of our time,” states O’Neil, President, Constellation Management & Consulting. “I’m honored to partner with Brooke Eden. Her voice, her songwriting, and her story have the opportunity to change the landscape of country music for the better, and I’m so proud to join her on the journey.”

“Brian has become the other half of my brain,” says Eden. “In the short time we’ve been working together, we’ve really found our groove. He’s the put-together to my creative chaos. He’s not afraid to put in the real work, and I feel very confident having him as my co-pilot as we navigate through this ever-changing musical landscape.”

Jacob Lutz

Songwriter Jacob Lutz has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with 50 Egg Music, the artist development and publishing company co-owned by Jonathan Singleton, Luke Combs, and Tali Canterbury.

Said hit songwriter Singleton, “I don’t know if I’ve ever picked up the phone to call Tali faster than the first time I heard Jacob sing. I didn’t know what we were gonna do, but knew we had to do something. Jacob’s voice is undeniable, his personality is one of a kind, his guitar playing is obviously ‘Jacob’ and no one else. He’s the thing we are all looking for.”

Lutz is a North Carolina native who grew up listening to Sam Cooke, Garth Brooks, and John Mayer. He brings those influences to new single “Same Love,” co-written with Blake Bollinger and Andy Albert. It follows his recent release “Lonely Heart.”

Since moving to Nashville, Lutz has opened shows for Combs, Ashland Craft, Jimmie Allen, Matt Stell and more.

“Jacob is one of the most talented artists I’ve ever met with a work ethic and determination to match,” said Canterbury. “I can’t wait to see the giant career he will have in music.”

“When I first met the 50 Egg Music crew there weren’t any doubts in my mind,” Lutz said. “Not only did they feel like family to me, but everyone else in town had nothing but good things to say. They are great at what they do and more importantly they are great people. Couldn’t imagine joining a better company/family to help take my dream to the next level.”

Since its inception, 50 Egg Music has been a part of 11 No. 1 songs. In addition to Lutz, the roster also includes Craft, Tyler Braden, Shane Minor, Rob Snyder, Kenton Bryant, Reid Isbell, Rob Pennington and Jenna LaMaster.

Eric Church. Photo: Reid Long

Eric Church and Jazmine Sullivan performed the National Anthem in one of the most stirring early moments of Super Bowl LV in Tampa last night (Feb. 7), meshing the worlds of country and R&B in front of a worldwide audience in a fresh rendition of the standard.

The moment marked the first time in 15 years the Anthem was performed as a collaboration, and also marked the first time Church and Sullivan have ever performed together. The two were connected by Adam Blackstone, a musical director known for his work with Justin Timberlake, Rihanna and previous Super Bowl games. The last time the Anthem was performed in collaboration was in 2006 when Dr. John, Aaron Neville, and Aretha Franklin performed together to open the big game.

Church and Sullivan joined a prestigious lineup of Super Bowl National Anthem performers, including: Luke Bryan, Demi Lovato, Gladys Knight, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Joel, P!NK, Jordin Sparks, Idina Menzel, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, and Neil Diamond.

It was the first time a country artist has taken part in the Super Bowl festivities since Bryan’s 2017 performance. The Weeknd headlined the Super Bowl LV Halftime Show.