Top Five Hold Steady On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart, Zach Bryan Lands Fifth Week At No. 1

Zach Bryan

This week, the top seven on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart remain the same with Zach Bryan notching another week at No. 1, brining his total up to five consecutive weeks.

Bryan is the sole writer on all four of his chart entries, which include “Something In The Orange,” “Oklahoma Smokeshow,” “Burn, Burn, Burn” and his newest release “Starved.”

Ashley Gorley (No. 2), Morgan Wallen (No. 3), Ernest Keith Smith (No. 4) and Luke Dick (No. 5) all maintain their respective spots on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart.

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.

Click here to view the full MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart.

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Wynonna Judd Extends ‘The Judds: The Final Tour’ Into 2023

Wynonna Judd has extended “The Judds: The Final Tour” into 2023, due to the overwhelming support of fans.

Judd and musical friends, including Ashley McBryde, Brandi Carlile, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town and Martina McBride, will all be returning for the second run. Fans can also expect more special guests to be announced in the coming weeks.

“I have never felt so overwhelmed by this much love and support!” shares Wynonna. “The emotions that flow while listening to the different generations of fans sing back to me each night has been other-worldly. I am so humbled by every artist that has come to sing with me on this tour. They’ve all managed to bring something so unique to The Judds music and I can say that no two shows are the same. It has been so life-giving!

“The decision to add 15 more shows was a no-brainer for me,” she adds. “The fans have been such a gift during my time of grieving and honoring my mother in song. What an amazing season this is. I look so forward to continuing the celebration of the music that has changed my life forever. In my 39 years of performing, these shows have truly been some of my absolute favorite experiences ever and I look forward to making new memories with the fans and guest artists in 2023.”  

Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday (Oct. 28) at TheJudds.com.

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Ben Goldsmith Inks With Kobalt Music

Pictured (L-R): Kobalt Music’s Stephanie Cox, Ben Goldsmith, Kobalt Music’s Kevin Lane and Morgan Brasfield. Photo: Courtesy of Kobalt Music.

Songwriter and producer Ben Goldsmith has joined the Kobalt Music roster, signing a worldwide publishing agreement.

The southwest Virginia native grew up surrounded by country music and dreamed of becoming a songwriter. Following his graduation from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, Goldsmith immediately moved to Nashville.

Since arriving in Music City, he has had multiple songs at country radio, such as “Blue Bandana” by Jerrod Niemann, “Neon Church” by Tim McGraw and the No. 1 hit “Homemade” by Jake Owen. Goldsmith has also had cuts by Russell Dickerson, Tenille Townes, Tenille Arts, Temecula Road and more.

“Having known Ben for as long as I have, I’ve seen first hand how hard he works and how devoted he is to the craft of songwriting. I am thrilled to be working with him and to welcome him to the Kobalt family,” says Kobalt Music’s Senior Director, Creative Kevin Lane.

“Kevin has been a friend and champion of mine since I moved to Nashville. I’m really grateful to be working with him and the entire Kobalt team. I am looking forward to creating new music and new opportunities with Kobalt,” shares Goldsmith.

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