The 2024 CMA Triple Play Awards ceremony held this week at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum in Nashville was a celebration of exceptional songwriting talent in the country music industry. Hosted by composer and CMA Board member, Jim Beavers, the event honoured seven CMA Triple Play Award recipients, as well as Troy Tomlinson, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group Nashville and CMA Board member, who received the prestigious CMA Songwriter Advocate Award.
The CMA Triple Play Award is presented to songwriters who pen three No. 1 songs within a 12-month period according to the Country Aircheck, Billboard Country Airplay, and Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. This year, seven songwriters were recognized, including Ashley Gorley, who received the award four times. Other recipients included Charlie Handsome, Jelly Roll, Chase McGill, Hunter Phelps, Jordan Schmidt, and Thomas Rhett.
Each recipient was pleasantly surprised with a special guest presenter who played a significant role in their career. These presenters shared heartfelt words of congratulations before inviting the honorees to the stage. Notable presenters included Jesse Frasure, Mitchell Tenpenny, HARDY, Jordan Davis, and Chris DuBois.
Ashley Gorley
“She Had Me At Heads Carolina,” recorded by Cole Swindell
“You Proof,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
“Last Night,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
“What He Didn’t Do,” recorded by Carly Pearce
“Gold,” recorded by Dierks Bentley
“Girl In Mine,” recorded by Parmalee
“Thinkin’ Bout Me,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
“God Gave Me A Girl,” recorded by Russell Dickerson
“World on Fire,” recorded by Nate Smith
“Save Me the Trouble,” recorded by Dan + Shay
“All I Need Is You,” recorded by Chris Janson
“TRUCK BED,” recorded by HARDY
Charlie Handsome
“Wasted On You,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
“You Proof,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
“Last Night,” recorded by Morgan Wallen
Jelly Roll
“Son Of A Sinner,” recorded by Jelly Roll
“Need A Favor,” recorded by Jelly Roll
“Save Me,” recorded by Jelly Roll featuring Lainey Wilson
Chase McGill
“With A Woman You Love,” recorded by Justin Moore
“5 Foot 9,” recorded by Tyler Hubbard
“Next Thing You Know,” recorded by Jordan Davis
Hunter Phelps
“Best Thing Since Backroads,” recorded by Jake Owen
“New Truck,” recorded by Dylan Scott
“wait in the truck,” recorded by HARDY featuring Lainey Wilson
Jordan Schmidt
“wait in the truck,” recorded by HARDY featuring Lainey Wilson
“Bury Me in Georgia,” recorded by Kane Brown
“Watermelon Moonshine,” recorded by Lainey Wilson
Thomas Rhett
“Half Of Me,” recorded by Thomas Rhett featuring Riley Green
“Angels (Don’t Always Have Wings),” recorded by Thomas Rhett
“Stars Like Confetti,” recorded by Dustin Lynch
We interviewed Ashley Gorley in London last year –read that interview right here
Troy Tomlinson, the recipient of the CMA Songwriter Advocate Award, was honored for his dedication to supporting and advancing the art of songwriting. The ceremony included surprise performances by Kenny Chesney and a writer’s round featuring songs that Tomlinson helped pioneer, performed by McGill, Beavers, and Tom Douglas.
Prior to receiving his award, Tomlinson was celebrated through a video montage featuring interviews and messages from artists, songwriters, and industry executives whose careers have been touched by his work. Among those who paid tribute to Tomlinson’s legacy were Kelsea Ballerini, Dean Dillon, Miranda Lambert, and Lainey Wilson.
Overall, the 2024 CMA Triple Play Awards ceremony was a testament to the remarkable talent and dedication of songwriters in the country music industry, highlighting their invaluable contributions to the genre’s rich tapestry of storytelling and emotion.
