McAnally earned a Song of the Year nomination for co-writing Kacey Musgraves’ “Rainbow” with Musgraves and Natalie Hemby.
Midland Releases 'Let It Roll,' Co-Written/Produced by SMACK's Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne
Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne co-produced Midland’s sophomore album, Let It Roll, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. The frequent collaborators also co-wrote multiple tracks on the record, including current single “Mr. Lonely.”
Shane McAnally Delivers Powerful Speech After Winning ACM Songwriter of the Year
McAnally was awarded Songwriter of the Year during The ACM Honors, held at the Ryman Auditorium on August 21st, 2019.
Shane McAnally and Old Dominion Collaborate on 'Songland' To Find Jeep Commercial Hit
McAnally worked with contestant Katelyn Tarver on her song, “Young,” which was ultimately chosen as the soundtrack to Jeep’s latest commercial.
Walker Hayes Talks New Single “Don’t Let Her” [Interview]
Monument Records artist Walker Hayes‘ new single, “Don’t Let Her,” is a cute and uplifting but devastatingly honest song that chronicles a conversation between Walker and a hypothetical man taking his place in the life of the woman he loves, if something were to happen to him.
SMACKSongs Signs Songwriter Nicolette Hayford in Partnership with River House
SMACKSongs has signed songwriter Nicolette Hayford to an exclusive publishing deal in partnership with River House Artists.
SMACKSongs Signs Songwriter Scott Stepakoff
SMACKSongs has signed singer/songwriter Scott Stepakoff to an exclusive worldwide publishing deal, administered by Kobalt.
SMACK’s Shane McAnally Celebrates No. 1, “Love Ain’t” by Eli Young Band
Pictured left to right: Ross Copperman, Eli Young Band (Chris Thompson, Jon Jones, James Young, Mike Eli), Ashley Gorley, and Shane McAnally
SMACK owner Shane McAnally, alongside co-writers Ashley Gorley and Ross Copperman, celebrated their No. 1 song, “Love Ain’t,” by Eli Young Band. The celebration was held on July 15th at The Sutler.
Kylie Morgan Signs to Universal Music Group Nashville
Pictured (L-R, front row): UMG Nashville President Cindy Mabe, Kylie Morgan, UMG Nashville Chairman & CEO Mike Dungan; (L-R, back row): Dickson Wright’s Austen Adams, SMACKSongs Senior Vice President Project Development Robert Carlton, SMACKSongs Owner Shane McAnally, UMG Nashville Senior Vice President Business and Legal Affairs Rob Femia, UMG Nashville COO Mike Harris, UMG Nashville Executive Vice President Promotion Royce Risser. Photo: Katie Kauss
SMACK’s Kylie Morgan has officially signed a record deal with Universal Music Group Nashville. Her first release on the label will be on July 26th, with her autobiographical new song, “Boys Girl,” co-written by SMACKSongs Owner Shane McAnally and songwriter/producer Ross Copperman.
'Songland' Premiere, John Legend Releases Shane McAnally's Co-Written, "We Need Love"
‘Songland’ premiered on NBC on Monday, May 28th, becoming the highest rated alternative summer series since June of 2017. SMACK’s Shane McAnally, a panelist on the show, was given the opportunity to work with budding songwriter Tebby Burrows. Together, they transformed her song, “We Need Love,” into a powerful anthem ultimately chosen by John Legend to record. “We Need Love” is available everywhere now.
Shane McAnally Earns No. 1 with "Love Ain't" by Eli Young Band
Co-written with Ashley Gorley and Ross Copperman, “Love Ain’t” has officially topped both Mediabase’s Country Airplay and Billboard’s Country Airplay charts this week.
Walker Hayes Releases New Single, "Don't Let Her"
Co-written with SMACK’s Shane McAnally and emerging songwriter/producer Andrew DeRoberts, “Don’t Let Her” is a bittersweet love story “with a lump-in-your throat twist – it’s about helping the next man who comes along to love her right, if something should ever happen to Hayes” (Sounds Like Nashville). “Don’t Let Her” is available everywhere now.
NBC's Songland Premiere Set for May 28th
SMACK’s Shane McAnally will be featured as one of three songwriter/producer panelists on the NBC’s Songland, alongside One Republic’s Ryan Tedder, and powerhouse Ester Dean. Read more below for a full guide to NBC’s Songland, ahead of the show’s May 28th premiere.
SMACK Earns Four MusicRow Awards Nominations
SMACK is excited to have earned four MusicRow Awards nominations this year. Shane McAnally received a nomination for Male Songwriter of the Year as well as Song of the Year for “Rainbow,” recorded by Kacey Musgraves. Josh Osborne was also nominated for Male Songwriter of the Year, and Aaron Eshuis for the coveted Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year award. The 31st Annual MusicRow Awards will be held on Wednesday, June 26th at Nashville’s War Memorial Auditorium.
AIMP Nashville Awards 2019
The AIMP Nashville Awards were held on April 20th, 2019 at the historic Ryman Auditorium. SMACK was graciously awarded AIMP Nashville Song of the Year for “Rainbow” by Kacey Musgraves, co-written by Shane McAnally. SMACK’s Aaron Eshuis took home the award for AIMP Nashville Rising Songwriter of the Year, and SMACKSongs was named the AIMP Nashville Publisher of the Year.
Old Dominion's "Make It Sweet" Hits No. 1
“Make It Sweet,” written by Shane McAnally, Trevor Rosen and Matthew Ramsey, along with co-writers Whit Sellers, Geoff Sprung and Brad Tursi, has officially topped Billboard’s Country Airplay and Mediabase’s Country Aircheck charts. This marks Shane McAnally’s 39th Number One, Trevor Rosen’s 12th, and Matthew Ramsey’s 11th.
SMACK Recitation
SMACKSongs’ Performance Rights Organization Recitation
Josh Osborne Earns 18th Number One with "One That Got Away"
SMACK’s Josh Osborne has notched his 18th No. 1 with Michael Ray’s “One That Got Away,” co-written with Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, and Jesse Frasure.
Shane McAnally Named ACM's 2019 Songwriter of the Year
McAnally was given the award at the ACM Stories, Songs & Stars event in Las Vegas.
Shane McAnally Signs With CAA
SMACKSongs’ Shane McAnally has inked a deal with Creative Artists Agency.