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Ross Copperman

 
 

Ross Copperman is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and producer with 37 number one radio hits. After his experience as an artist in the UK, Copperman discovered his talent for writing and producing country music. His remarkable songwriting abilities soon became evident, leading him to Nashville, Tennessee, where he pursued a career in country music. He has written several No. 1 songs including notable hits like Billy Currington's "Don't It," Luke Bryan's "Strip It Down," Keith Urban's "John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16" and Kenny Chesney’s “Get Along.” Copperman has also produced for several artists including Keith Urban, Brett Eldredge, Dierks Bentley, Eli Young Band, Darius Rucker, Jake Owen, Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney, Chayce Beckham, Warren Zeiders and Gabby Barrett among others. As a producer, Copperman's fingerprints grace numerous chart-topping tracks. His ability to bridge various genres while maintaining a distinct sound has made him a sought-after collaborator. Copperman has received multiple awards and nominations including a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Song with Blake Shelton’s “I Lived It.” He’s won Songwriter of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards and the BMI Awards for multiple years and has received the CMA Triple Play Award three years in a row. In 2020, he was nominated for Single of the Year at the CMA Awards with Gabby Barrett’s 7x platinum single, “I Hope.” The song spent 62 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. More recently, Copperman co-wrote and co-produced Kelsea Ballerini’s album, kelsea, including the No. 1 single and CMA Musical Event of the Year “half of my hometown (ft. Kenny Chesney).” Beyond the accolades and accomplishments, Copperman's authenticity and dedication shine through his music. His journey from a small-town musician to an influential force in the music industry is a testament to his talent and creative spirit. Copperman co-wrote Dierks Bentley’s current radio single, “She Hates Me,” which had a record breaking first week. He has recent and upcoming releases with Old Dominion,  Dierks Bentley, Warren Zeiders, Tucker Wetmore, Iris Copperman, and Natti Natasha.

 

Songs written by Ross Copperman

Year Artist Album Song Writer(s)
2025 Dierks Bentley // She Hates Me Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, Chase McGill, Dierks Bentley
Warren Zeiders Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal Without You Ross Copperman, Blake Pendergrass, Justin Ebach, Warren Zeiders
Warren Zeiders Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal Lies Ross Copperman, Blake Pendergrass, Justin Ebach, Warren Zeiders
Warren Zeiders Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal Can A Heart Take Ross Copperman, Randy Montana, Ryan Beaver, Warren Zeiders
Old Dominion // Making Good Time Ross Copperman, Brad Tursi, Matt Ramsey, Ross Ellis, Trevor Rosen
Iris Copperman London Bridges EP Vintage Boy Ross Copperman, Heather Morgan, Iris Copperman
Iris Copperman London Bridges EP Cbk Ross Copperman, Iris Copperman
Warren Zeiders // Can A Heart Take Ross Copperman, Randy Montana, Ryan Beaver, Warren Zeiders
Iris Copperman // Stay Little Ross Copperman, Heather Morgan, Iris Copperman
2024 Iris Copperman // Worries In The Woods Ross Copperman, Iris Copperman
Ross Copperman // Goodbye Ross Copperman
Iris Copperman // The Swan Ross Copperman, Heather Morgan, Iris Copperman
Walker Hayes // Ball Player Ross Copperman, Ben Hayslip, Rhet Atkins, Walker Hayes
Kayley Green // Shadow Of A Cowboy Ross Copperman, Ben Williams, Jon Nite, Kayley Green
Kenny Chesney Born Guilty Pleasure Ross Copperman, Julian Bunetta, Josh Osborne, Shane McAnally, Kenny Chesney
Gabby Barrett Chapter & Verse Jesus On A Train Ross Copperman, Josh Osborne, Shane McAnally, Gabby Barrett
Gabby Barrett Chapter & Verse Had It All Ross Copperman, Hillary Lindsey, Jon Nite, Gabby Barrett
2023 Brad Paisley // So Many Summers Ross Copperman, Lee Thomas Miller, Brad Paisley
2022 Brandon Lay // Good Good Life Ross Copperman, Jon Nite, Brandon Lay
2021 Brett Eldredge Mr. Christmas Mr. Christmas Ross Copperman, Rob Mounsey, Brett Eldredge
2020 Brett Eldredge Sunday Drive Crowd My Mind Ross Copperman, Brett Eldredge
2018 Brett Young Ticket To L.A. Catch Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, Brett Young
Brett Young Ticket To L.A. Let It Be Mine Ross Copperman, Shane McAnally, Jon Nite
Brett Young Ticket To L.A. Change Your Name Ross Copperman, Matt Jenkins, Jon Nite
Brett Young Ticket To L.A. Chapters Ross Copperman, Gavin DeGraw, Brett Young
2017 Blake Shelton Texoma Shore Why Me Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, Dallas Davidson
Blake Shelton Texoma Shore The Wave Ross Copperman, Josh Osborne
Blake Shelton Texoma Shore When the Wine Wears Off Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, Rhett Atkins
Blake Shelton Texoma Shore I Lived It Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, Ben Hayslip, Rhett Atkins
2014 Billy Currington Summer Forever Don't It Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, Jaren Johnston
2012 Dierks Bentley Home Tip It On Back Ross Copperman, Jon Nite, Tully Kennedy

Produced by Ross Copperman

Year Artist Type Project
2024 Iris Copperman EP Iris Copperman
2023 Warren Zeiders Single Pretty Little Poison
Elle King Album Come Get Your Wife
2022 Chayce Beckham Album Doin' It Right
2021 Brad Paisley Track City of Music
2020 Willie Nelson Track On the Road Again (ACM Lifting Lives Edition)
Kenny Chesney Album Here And Now
Kelsea Ballerini Album kelsea
Darius Rucker Track Beers And Sunshine
Gabby Barrett Album Goldmine
2019 Backstreet Boys Track Just Like You Like It
2018 Dierks Bentley Album The Mountain
Runaway June Album Blue Roses
2017 Eli Young Band Album Fingerprints
Dustin Lynch Album Current Mood
Brett Eldredge Album Brett Eldredge
Chase Rice Track Three Chords & the Truth
Darius Rucker Album When Was The Last Time
2016 Jake Owen Album American Love
Dierks Bentley Album Black
2015 Brett Eldredge Album Illinois
2014 Dierks Bentley Album Riser
2013 Brett Eldredge Album Bring You Back
Nashville Cast Track Every Time I Fall In Love