‘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.

Shane McAnally Ties Record For Most CMA Song of the Year Nominations

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

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.