

“Beer Never Broke My Heart” (Jonathan Singleton, Luke Combs, Randy Montana) independently published by Big Machine Music, 50 Egg Music. Recorded by Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber. “10,000 Hours” (Dan Smyers, Jason Boyd, Jessie Jo Dillon, Jordan Reynolds, Justin Bieber, Shay Mooney) independently published by Big Machine Music. “Wish For The World” (Aaron Eshuis, Joe Clemmons, Ryan Hurd) independently published by Big Machine Music, Mojo Music & Media. “To Hell And Back” (Jessie Jo Dillon, Maren Morris, Laura Veltz) independently published by Big Machine Music, Big Yellow Dog, Revelry Music, Kobalt Music. “Small Town Hypocrite” (Caylee Hammack, Jared Scott) independently published by Plaid Flag Music. “Seeing Other People” (Emily Falvey, Jason Afable, Matt McGinn) independently published by SMACKSongs, McGinntellectual Property, Rarespark Media Group. Winner – “One Night Standards” (Ashley McBryde, Nicolette Hayford, Shane McAnally) independently published by SMACKSongs, River House Artists, Canned Biscuit Songs. “God And Country Music” (Barry Dean, Lori McKenna, Luke Laird) independently published by Creative Nation.
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See the full list of nominees and winners below:ĪIMP Nashville Rising Songwriter of the YearĪIMP Nashville Rising Artist-Writer of the Year “Here’s hoping we’ll be able to see everyone in person next year!” “Hearty congratulations go out to all our AIMP Nashville Awards honorees, from executives who have helped pave the way forward for independent music publishers, to artists and writers who have created some truly incredible music, to the publishers themselves who make sure they are paid fairly for their work,” said John Ozier, President of the AIMP Nashville Chapter. “While we wish we were celebrating together at the Ryman, we are proud to honor these deserving independent publishers, writers, and artists who created the music that has been getting us through this difficult time.” “The AIMP Nashville Awards committee would like to congratulate all this year’s winners and nominees on their accomplishments in this unpredictable time,” said Ree Guyer, Vice President of the AIMP Nashville Chapter and Co-Chair of the AIMP Nashville Awards. Whitters performed “ Beer Never Broke My Heart,” Tenille Townes offered “ Prayed for You,” Ryan Hurd played “ The Bones,” Kylie Morgan sang “ One Man Band,” Matt Stell offered “ Heartache Medication,” and Runaway June performed “ 10,000 Hours.” Though the awards show could not take place in-person this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several artists still celebrated with virtual performances on social media. The AIMP Song of the Year was “The Bones,” co-written and recorded by Maren Morris, while National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) President and CEO David Israelite was honored as AIMP Nashville Song Champion of the Year. The AIMP Nashville Songwriter of the Year award went to HARDY, while AIMP Nashville Rising Songwriter of the Year went to Allison Veltz Cruz. Ashley McBryde, a co-writer of the track as well as its recording artist, was named AIMP Nashville Artist-Writer of the Year, while Hailey Whitters took home AIMP Nashville Rising Artist-Writer of the Year. This year’s AIMP Nashville Publisher of the Year award went to SMACKSongs, a co-publisher of the song “One Night Standards,” which was named AIMP Nashville Publisher’s Pick. This year’s performers included John Pardee, Tennill Arts, Corey Kent, Pillbox Patti, Meg McCree, Ashley Cook, Jackson Deane, Hardy, Ruston Kelly, Jordan Davis and Ernest.The winners for the 5th annual AIMP Nashville Awards were announced Thursday (July 30). “I am proud to be a part of this effort and thrilled to be honored by my AIMP peers.” “Nashville’s independent publishers are usually the first to spot new, brilliant talent,” Williams said via a statement.

Jesus” (writers: Mark Holman, Jesse Alexander, Chase McGill) and “Reverse Cowgirl” (writers: Jared Scott, Joe Fox, Zak Dyer).Ĭhris Lacy, co-chairman/co-chairman of Warner Music Nashville, was honored with the 2023 Song Champion Award, while Jody Williams of Jody Williams Songs was honored with the 2023 AIMP Independent Spirit Award, recognizing his significant contributions to independent publishing gives. The most streamed song of the year went to “Wasted on You” (writers: Morgan Wallen, Ernest Keith Smith, Josh Thompson, Charlie Handsome), while the publisher’s pick for 2023 was a tie between “Don’t Think”. Meanwhile, Emerging Songwriter of the Year honors went to Ryan Beavers of SMACKSongs, and Emerging Artist-Writer of the Year honors went to Big Loud Publishing’s Ernest.
