THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS FOR THE 14th CMA TRIPLE PLAY AWARDS
Troy Tomlinson to Receive 2023 CMA Songwriter Advocate Award
The Country Music Association, the premier trade organization supporting professionals within the Country Music industry, today announced recipients of the 14th CMA Triple Play Awards, which honor the songwriters behind some of the format’s most notable No. 1 hits. In addition to this year’s seven CMA Triple Play Award recipients Ashley Gorley (three-time recipient this year), Charlie Handsome, Jelly Roll, Chase McGill, Hunter Phelps, Jordan Schmidt and Thomas Rhett, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group Nashville and CMA Board member, Troy Tomlinson, will receive the CMA Songwriter Advocate Award. The CMA Triple Play Awards ceremony will be hosted by composer and CMA Board member, Jim Beavers, on Monday, April 15 in Nashville.
“Since I was about six years old, songs have painted pictures that helped me both escape and embrace life,” says Tomlinson. “To have spent the past four decades supporting and advocating for the world’s greatest songwriters has been nothing less than an honor and a privilege. Being honored by CMA at this point in my life is extraordinarily rewarding and humbling.”
The CMA Songwriter Advocate Award recognizes an individual who has dedicated their life to supporting and advancing the art of songwriting and careers of songwriters. The individual receiving this award has positively impacted and contributed to the growth of songwriting in the Country Music genre and has proven to have an unprecedented historical impact on the songwriting community. Their presence will have a long-term positive impact on Country Music and CMA for generations to come. Tomlinson has been a devoted advocate for songwriters throughout the longevity of his career. The list of writers and artists he’s nurtured, protected and passionately promoted includes Kelsea Ballerini, Casey Beathard, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Dean Dillon, Tom Douglas, Miranda Lambert, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift, Thomas Rhett, Hank Williams and many others. Tomlinson is also a member of the CMA Board of Directors and has served numerous other organizations including Nashville Songwriters Association International, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Board of Officers and Trustees, and Belmont University.
The CMA Triple Play Award is presented to songwriters who pen three No. 1 songs within a 12-month period based on the Country Aircheck, Billboard Country Airplay and Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. Celebrating their first CMA Triple Play Award this year are Jelly Roll and Schmidt. Gorley remains the most decorated recipient, receiving his 21st, 22nd and 23rd CMA Triple Play Awards.
The 14th CMA Triple Play Awards recipients are being recognized for the following:
Jelly Roll
“Son Of A Sinner,” recorded by Jelly Roll
“Need A Favor,” recorded by Jelly Roll
“Save Me,” recorded by Jelly Roll featuring Lainey Wilson
Ashley Gorley
“She Had Me At Heads Carolina,” recorded by Cole Swindell
“You Proof,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
“Last Night,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
“What He Didn’t Do,” recorded by Carly Pearce
“Gold,” recorded by Dierks Bentley
“Girl In Mine,” recorded by Parmalee
“Thinkin’ Bout Me,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
“God Gave Me A Girl,” recorded by Russell Dickerson
“World on Fire,” recorded by Nate Smith
Charlie Handsome
“Wasted On You,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
“You Proof,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
“Last Night,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
Chase McGill
“With A Woman You Love,” recorded by Justin Moore
“5 Foot 9,” recorded by Tyler Hubbard
“Next Thing You Know,” recorded by Jordan Davis
Hunter Phelps
“Best Thing Since Backroads,” recorded by Jake Owen
“New Truck,” recorded by Dylan Scott
“wait in the truck,” recorded by HARDY featuring Lainey Wilson
Jordan Schmidt
“wait in the truck,” recorded by HARDY featuring Lainey Wilson
“Bury Me in Georgia,” recorded by Kane Brown
“Watermelon Moonshine,” recorded by Lainey Wilson
Thomas Rhett
“Half Of Me,” recorded by Thomas Rhett featuring Riley Green
“Angels (Don’t Always Have Wings),” recorded by Thomas Rhett
“Stars Like Confetti,” recorded by Dustin Lynch
About the Country Music Association
Founded in 1958, the Country Music Association is the first trade organization formed to promote a type of music. CMA created the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1961 to recognize artists and industry professionals with Country Music’s highest honor. Music industry professionals and companies across the U.S. and around the globe are members of CMA. The organization serves as an educational and professional resource for the industry and advances the growth of Country Music around the world. This is accomplished through CMA’s core initiatives: the CMA Awards, which annually recognize outstanding achievement in the industry; CMA Fest, which benefits the CMA Foundation and music education and is taped for a three-hour network television special, “CMA Fest”; and “CMA Country Christmas.” All of CMA’s television properties air on ABC.
Troy Tomlinson to receive the CMA Songwriter Advocate Award at the 14th CMA Triple Play Awards Monday, April 15 in Nashville.
Photo Credit: Kat Bradshaw
