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Ross Copperman

 
 

Ross Copperman is a Grammy-nominated producer, songwriter, mixer and artist recognized as one of the most influential hitmakers in modern Nashville. With 43 No. 1 songs at country radio, Copperman has played a defining role in shaping the sound of contemporary country music while building a reputation as a producer with a rare instinct for melody, emotion, and crossover appeal. Over the past decade, he has written and produced chart-topping hits for many of the genre’s biggest stars, including Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Darius Rucker, Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen, and Brett Eldredge. His catalog includes era-defining songs such as “Get Along“ by Kenny Chesney, “Strip It Down” by Luke Bryan and “Don’t It” by Billy Currington.  Copperman has also produced for artists including Dierks Bentley, Eli Young Band, Kelsea Ballerini, Chayce Beckham, Warren Zeiders, Iris Copperman and Gabby Barrett.

‍Known for pairing a songwriter’s emotional clarity with sleek, modern production, Copperman has increasingly expanded his creative focus beyond country. Drawing on years of experience crafting hits, he is now actively writing and producing across pop, alternative, and singer-songwriter music, developing artists whose sound lives at the intersection of genres. Copperman is a four-time BMI Songwriter of the Year and two-time ACM Songwriter of the Year, recognizing his impact as one of Nashville’s most prolific hitmakers.

‍Copperman continues to collaborate with many of the industry’s most sought-after writers and producers, including Ashley Gorley, Blake Pendergrass, Steph Jones, Jason Evigan, Shane McAnally, Mikky Ekko and Annie Schindel, to name a few, bridging the worlds of Nashville and global pop. With a catalog that spans dozens of No. 1 records, billions of streams, and multiple award nominations, Ross Copperman remains one of the most trusted creative forces in songwriting and is now channeling that momentum into building the next generation of pop artists and global hits.

 

Songs written by Ross Copperman

Year Artist Album Song Writer(s)
2026 Iris Copperman // Bully Ross Copperman, Shane McAnally, Iris Copperman
Iris Copperman // Struggle Bus Ross Copperman, Iris Copperman, Lydia Sutherland
2025 Wesko Hold On Hold On Ross Copperman, Randy Montana, Nick Walsh, Wes Wesley
Wesko Hold On Hard Times Ross Copperman, Randy Montana, Nick Walsh, Wes Wesley
Gabby Barrett // Ain't Supposed To Be Ross Copperman, Jon Nite, Chase McGill, Gabby Barrett
Lauren Alaina // Little Things Ross Copperman, Emily Falvey, Lauren Alaina, Seth Ennis
Old Dominion Barbara Crying In A Beach Bar Ross Copperman, Matt Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Matt Jenkins
Old Dominion Barbara Miss You Man Ross Copperman, Matt Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Matt Jenkins
Old Dominion Barbara Me Most Nights Ross Copperman, Matt Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Brad Tursi
Old Dominion Barbara Making Good Time Ross Copperman, Matt Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Brad Tursi, Ross Ellis,
Old Dominion Barbara Man Or The Song Ross Copperman, Shane McAnally, Matthew Ramsey, Brad Tursi, Trevor Rosen
Iris Copperman // Emoji Of A Rainbow Ross Copperman, Iris Copperman, Sara Bares
Meghan Patrick // Iron Man (Acoustic) Ross Copperman, Ben Williams, Meghan Patrick, Natalie Hemby
Dierks Bentley Broken Branches Never You Ross Copperman, Ben Williams, Travis Hill
Blake Shelton For Recreational Use Only Don't Mississippi Ross Copperman, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Ben Hayslip
Tucker Wetmore What Not To Goodbye Whiskey Ross Copperman, Tucker Wetmore, Jacob Hackworth, Thomas Arche
Palmer Anthony // Save Some Heartbreak Ross Copperman, Jon Nite, Palmer Anthony, Randy Montana
Sophia Scott // Either Way Ross Copperman, Ava Suppelsa, Sophia Scott
Dierks Bentley Broken Branches She Hates Me Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, Chase McGill, Dierks Bentley
Warren Zeiders Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal Without You Ross Copperman, Blake Pendergrass, Justin Ebach, Warren Zeiders
Warren Zeiders Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal Lies Ross Copperman, Blake Pendergrass, Justin Ebach, Warren Zeiders
Warren Zeiders Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal Can A Heart Take Ross Copperman, Randy Montana, Ryan Beaver, Warren Zeiders
Iris Copperman London Bridges EP Vintage Boy Ross Copperman, Heather Morgan, Iris Copperman
Iris Copperman London Bridges EP Cbk Ross Copperman, Iris Copperman
Warren Zeiders // Can A Heart Take Ross Copperman, Randy Montana, Ryan Beaver, Warren Zeiders
Iris Copperman // Stay Little Ross Copperman, Heather Morgan, Iris Copperman
2024 Iris Copperman // Worries In The Woods Ross Copperman, Iris Copperman
Ross Copperman // Goodbye Ross Copperman
Iris Copperman // The Swan Ross Copperman, Heather Morgan, Iris Copperman
Walker Hayes // Ball Player Ross Copperman, Ben Hayslip, Rhet Atkins, Walker Hayes
Kayley Green // Shadow Of A Cowboy Ross Copperman, Ben Williams, Jon Nite, Kayley Green
Kenny Chesney Born Guilty Pleasure Ross Copperman, Julian Bunetta, Josh Osborne, Shane McAnally, Kenny Chesney
Gabby Barrett Chapter & Verse Jesus On A Train Ross Copperman, Josh Osborne, Shane McAnally, Gabby Barrett
Gabby Barrett Chapter & Verse Had It All Ross Copperman, Hillary Lindsey, Jon Nite, Gabby Barrett
2023 Brad Paisley // So Many Summers Ross Copperman, Lee Thomas Miller, Brad Paisley
2022 Brandon Lay // Good Good Life Ross Copperman, Jon Nite, Brandon Lay
2021 Brett Eldredge Mr. Christmas Mr. Christmas Ross Copperman, Rob Mounsey, Brett Eldredge
2020 Brett Eldredge Sunday Drive Crowd My Mind Ross Copperman, Brett Eldredge
2018 Brett Young Ticket To L.A. Catch Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, Brett Young
Brett Young Ticket To L.A. Let It Be Mine Ross Copperman, Shane McAnally, Jon Nite
Brett Young Ticket To L.A. Change Your Name Ross Copperman, Matt Jenkins, Jon Nite
Brett Young Ticket To L.A. Chapters Ross Copperman, Gavin DeGraw, Brett Young
2017 Blake Shelton Texoma Shore Why Me Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, Dallas Davidson
Blake Shelton Texoma Shore The Wave Ross Copperman, Josh Osborne
Blake Shelton Texoma Shore When the Wine Wears Off Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, Rhett Atkins
Blake Shelton Texoma Shore I Lived It Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, Ben Hayslip, Rhett Atkins
2014 Billy Currington Summer Forever Don't It Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, Jaren Johnston
2012 Dierks Bentley Home Tip It On Back Ross Copperman, Jon Nite, Tully Kennedy

Produced by Ross Copperman

Year Artist Type Project
2026 Iris Copperman Track Bully
Iris Copperman Track Struggle Bus
2025 Gabby Barrett Track Ain't Supposed To Be
Wesko Track Hold On
Wesko Track It Can Wait (The Prayer)
Wesko Track Hard Times
Dierks Bentley Album Broken Branches
Iris Copperman Track Emoji Of A Rainbow
Warren Zeiders Track Can A Heart Take
Dierks Bentley Track She Hates Me
Iris Copperman Track Stay Little
Iris Copperman EP London Bridges
2024 Iris Copperman EP Iris Copperman
2023 Warren Zeiders Single Pretty Little Poison
Elle King Album Come Get Your Wife
2022 Chayce Beckham Album Doin' It Right
2021 Brad Paisley Track City of Music
2020 Willie Nelson Track On the Road Again (ACM Lifting Lives Edition)
Kenny Chesney Album Here And Now
Kelsea Ballerini Album kelsea
Darius Rucker Track Beers And Sunshine
Gabby Barrett Album Goldmine
2019 Backstreet Boys Track Just Like You Like It
2018 Dierks Bentley Album The Mountain
Runaway June Album Blue Roses
2017 Eli Young Band Album Fingerprints
Dustin Lynch Album Current Mood
Brett Eldredge Album Brett Eldredge
Chase Rice Track Three Chords & the Truth
Darius Rucker Album When Was The Last Time
2016 Jake Owen Album American Love
Dierks Bentley Album Black
2015 Brett Eldredge Album Illinois
2014 Dierks Bentley Album Riser
2013 Brett Eldredge Album Bring You Back
Nashville Cast Track Every Time I Fall In Love