SMACK’s Walker Hayes shares behind the scenes songwriting stories in interview with American Songwriter.
Shane McAnally Talks About Songland Premiere And What To Expect For Season 2
SMACK’s Shane McAnally opens up about his experience on NBC’s Songland and his hopes for Season 2.
Behind The Hit: Shane McAnally And Sam Hunt Talk About Process Behind "Hard To Forget"
SMACK’s Shane McAnally chats with Sam Hunt about the making of his current single “Hard To Forget” in new Instagram series called Behind The Hit.
Shane McAnally, Walker Hayes Encourage Vanderbilt Medical Staff With 'Gratitunes'
SMACK writers Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Walker Hayes, Kylie Morgan, Josh Jenkins, Pete Good, Ryan Beaver, Scott Stepakoff, Emily Falvey, Teddy Robb and Josh Dorr participated in uplifting initiative, ‘Gratitunes’ by sending song performances and words of encouragement to the medical staff at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
SMACK's Nicolette Hayford Helped Craft The Stories of Ashley McBryde's New Record, Never Will
Nicolette Hayford co-wrote five songs on the record, including current single “One Night Standards,” which she co-wrote with Ashley and SMACK’s Shane McAnally.
Songland Season 2 Artists Revealed
SMACK’s Shane McAnally, alongside fellow songwriter/producers Ryan Tedder and Ester Dean, is returning as a mentor for Songland Season 2. Premiering on April 13th, Season 2 will feature superstars such as Lady Antebellum, Julia Michaels, Usher, and more.
SMACKSongs Earns No. 1 with "Homesick" by Kane Brown
SMACK earns No. 1 song as “Homesick” by Kane Brown tops the charts.
Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne Nominated for ACM Songwriter of the Year
SMACK’s Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne were both nominated for Songwriter of the Year at this year’s ACM Awards among other nominations including Single of The Year for Kacey Musgraves’ “Rainbow,” and more.
Josh Osborne Hits No. 1 on Country Songwriters Chart
SMACK’s Josh Osborne rises to No. 1 on Billboard's Country Songwriters chart as songs “Kinfolks,” “One Band Band” and “Nobody But You” climb up the charts.
Sam Hunt Tells Story Behind New Single "Hard To Forget"
Sam Hunt tells the story behind his latest song “Hard To Forget,” co-written by SMACK’s Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne.
Josh Osborne Earns 20th No. 1 with "Kinfolks" by Sam Hunt
SMACK’s Josh Osbrorne earns his 20th No. 1 song as “Kinfolks” tops the charts.
Kylie Morgan Performs at the UMG 11th Annual “Team UMG at the Ryman” CRS Luncheon
Universal Music Group Nashville hosted the 11th Annual “Team UMG at the Ryman” luncheon during Country Radio Seminar where Kylie Morgan made her Ryman debut alongside her UMG labelmates.
SMACKSongs Signs Josh Dorr
SMACKSongs has inked an exclusive publishing deal with Josh Dorr.
SMACKSongs Scores 3 Songs in Billboard's Top 10 Country Songs of the Decade
SMACKSongs finishes out the decade with 11 songs in Billboard’s Top Country Songs of 2019, 13 songs in Billboard’s Top 100 Country Songs of the Decade, and 3 songs in the Top 10.
‘Songland’ Writer IRO Signs With SMACKSongs
Songwriter and Songland winner IRO has signed an exclusive publishing agreement with SMACKSongs.
Josh Osborne Earns No. 1 with "One Man Band" by Old Dominion
SMACK’s Josh Osborne earns his 19th No. 1 with Old Dominion’s hit song “One Man Band.”
Walker Hayes Donates $10K To HOPE International
In honor of Giving Tuesday (Dec. 3), Walker Hayes played to a packed house at Nashville’s Listening Room Cafe, with 100% of the proceeds going to HOPE International, via Walker’s Be A Craig Fund. In addition to proceeds from the show, the Be A Craig Fund donated a total of $10,000 to HOPE International – an organization that invests in the dreams of families in the world’s underserved communities through services, and loans that restore dignity and break the cycle of poverty.
SMACKSongs Signs Publishing Deal With ‘Songland’ Finalist Jack Newsome
Jack Newsome, a finalist on NBC’s Songland, has signed an exclusive publishing agreement with Shane McAnally‘s SMACKSongs. McAnally is a producer and judge on the NBC series.
Kylie Morgan, Angie K, Everette Named Recipients Of CMA’s KixStart Scholarship Program
The Country Music Association has selected newcomer artists Angie K, Everette and Kylie Morgan as recipients of the second annual CMA KixStart Artist Scholarship.
'Songland' on NBC Renewed For Season Two
SMACK’s Shane McAnally will return next season as a producer and mentor.