SMACKSongs writer Teddy Robb sits down with Wide Open Country to talk about his new single, “Lead Me On,” writing influences, and more. Robb co-wrote this new release with fellow SMACK writers Ryan Beaver, Matthew McGinn, and Aaron Eshuis.
SMACKSongs Extends Publishing Deal With Matt McGinn
SMACKSongs has extended their worldwide publishing agreement with songwriter and producer Matt McGinn, who recently celebrated back-to-back No. 1 hits with Kane Brown’s “What Ifs” and “Heaven.”
SMACKSongs Signs Songwriter/Producer Pete Good
Songwriter/producer Pete Good has signed a worldwide music publishing deal with SMACKSongs and King Pen Music, administered exclusively by Kobalt.
SMACKSongs Signs Belmont University Graduate Emily Falvey
SMACKSongs has signed Emily Falvey to an exclusive worldwide publishing deal. The recent Belmont University graduate is the latest to join the SMACK roster.
SMACK's Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne's "Body Like a Backroad" Ties Billboard Record
SMACKSongs’ Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne are celebrating Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Backroad,” which spent it’s 24th week straight at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, tying the record.
SMACK Writers Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne Score Another No. 1
SMACKSong's Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne recently earned another No. 1 with Kenny Chesney's chart topping song "Get Along". The song, which was co-written with frequent collaborator Ross Copperman, marks Chesney's 30th career No. 1.
SMACKSong's Renee Blair Releases Single "Gotta Quit Drinkin"
SMACKSong's singer/songwriter Renee Blair released the single "I Gotta Quit Drinkin" just over a week ago (June 29). Available on all digital platforms, the song already has almost 91,000 streams on Spotify.
SMACK Songwriter Josh Jenkins debuts first solo single
After spending the last 17 years as frontman for the genre-blending band, Green River Ordinance, singer-songwriter Josh Jenkins has stepped out with his debut single as a solo artist. Last week, "Perfect Mess" was dropped as the first release from his forthcoming solo project, due later this year.
Shane McAnally Named One Of Spotify's Secret Genius Ambassadors
SMACKSong's founder and CEO Shane McAnally is honored as one of the ten Secret Geniuses who are the driving forces behind the songs we know and love.
Founded as a way to shed light on the songwriters and producers who keep the music industry booming, Spotify's new list of geniuses will be featured on its podcast and Songshops, as well as honored at the second annual Secret Genius Awards later in the year.
SMACKSong's Shane McAnally is changing the way country music embraces the LGBTQ community
SMACKSong's Matt McGinn Celebrates Two Week No.1 Platinum Single "Heaven", Recorded By Kane Brown
Shane McAnally Lands on Billboard's 2018 Country Power Players List
2018 Billboard Music Awards Nominees Announced
Old Dominion on ACMAs Win: 'It's a Dream That's Coming to Fruition:' WATCH
Old Dominion took home the trophy for vocal group of the year at the 53rd annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday (Apr. 15)
Walker Hayes Goes Platinum
A Drink With Shane McAnally: Grammy Award-Winning Songwriter, Producer
Walking into SMACKSongs located on Nashville’s historic Music Row, it is immediately evident from the endless plaques on the wall that Shane McAnally is one of the most successful songwriters and producers in country music.
Indie Publisher SMACKSongs Takes Winding Road to the Heart of Music Row
You couldn't blame songwriter-producers Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne if they talked smack after the Academy of Country Music Awards nominations came out March 1.
The Year in Country Charts: Sam Hunt Rides 'Back Road' to Top Artist & Song Honors
After a record-breaking year, Sam Hunt tops the Billboard Country Charts with accolades for top artist and song of the year across all year-end charts.
SMACKSONG’S NEWEST ARTIST KYLIE MORGAN MAKES A FESTIVE DEBUT WITH “CHRISTMAS WITHOUT YOU”
Whiskey Riff reviews Kylie Morgan's holiday release and video for "Christmas Without You" written by Morgan, Aaron Eshuis, and Matt McGinn.
Entertainment Weekly's 11 Must-Listen New Releases
Walker Hayes's new album "boom." is included in a star-studded list of new releases deemed "must -listen" by Entertainment Weekly.