The 2024 ASCAP Country Music Awards celebrated the top songwriters and publishers of country music’s most-performed songs over the past year, with Chris Stapleton and Ashley Gorley emerging as the evening's big winners. The awards were presented during an invitation-only event in Nashville on November 18.
Top Honors: Chris Stapleton and Ashley Gorley
- Chris Stapleton was awarded the ASCAP Country Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year, recognizing his contributions as both a writer and performer. Among Stapleton’s most-performed songs were “White Horse” (co-written with ASCAP member Dan Wilson) and “Think I’m in Love with You.”
- Ashley Gorley claimed the ASCAP Country Music Songwriter of the Year title for an unprecedented 11th time. Gorley’s dominance in the industry is unmatched, with this honor adding to his extensive list of accolades.
Both Stapleton and Gorley are also contenders at the upcoming CMA Awards, with Stapleton nominated for co-writing “White Horse” and Gorley for “I Had Some Help,” a collaboration featuring Post Malone and Morgan Wallen.
Song of the Year: "Last Night"
Gorley co-wrote "Last Night", performed by Morgan Wallen, which earned the ASCAP Country Song of the Year award. This marks Gorley’s fourth win in this category, following his recognition for “You Proof” (2023), “One of Them Girls” (2021), and “You’re Gonna Miss This” (2009). “Last Night” became a sensation, spending 16 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2023.
Gorley's Additional Contributions
Ashley Gorley co-wrote 11 of ASCAP’s 50 most-performed country songs, including:
- “All I Need is You” (Chris Janson)
- “Bulletproof” (Nate Smith)
- “Cowgirls” (Morgan Wallen)
- “God Gave Me a Girl” (Russell Dickerson)
- “I Had Some Help” (Morgan Wallen and Post Malone)
- “Save Me the Trouble” (Dan + Shay)
- “This Town’s Been Too Good to Us” (Dylan Scott)
- “Truck Bed” (Hardy)
- “World on Fire” (Nate Smith)
- “Young Love & Saturday Nights” (Chris Young)
Publisher of the Year: Sony Music Publishing
Sony Music Publishing received its 11th ASCAP Country Music Publisher of the Year award, with 24 of the year’s most-performed songs, including:
- “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” (Shaboozey)
- “Can’t Break Up Now” (Old Dominion and Megan Moroney)
- “Texas Hold ’Em” (Beyoncé)
- “Light On in the Kitchen” (Ashley McBryde)
- “Outskirts” (Sam Hunt)
- “Austin” (Dasha)
Sony Music Publishing Nashville CEO Rusty Gaston accepted the award, celebrating the team’s achievements in shaping country music.
Key Performances and Remarks
Rising duo Everette delivered a live performance of their single “High and Lonesome” during the event. Awards were presented by ASCAP leaders, including CEO Elizabeth Matthews, chairman Paul Williams, and Nashville VP Mike Sistad.
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