Ten-time ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Ashley Gorley has achieved yet another historic milestone with his 80th No. 1 hit, ‘I Am Not Okay,' co-written and recorded by Jelly Roll alongside Tape Room writers Taylor Phillips and Casey Brown. But this time, Gorley is taking his success a step further, using the occasion to give back to the songwriting community. In collaboration with The Onsite Foundation, Gorley has helped launch the Creatives Support Network, a new program providing mental wellness support, mentorship, and resources specifically for songwriters.
“A song about struggling to get out of bed in the morning is No. 1, and that really speaks to where we are in the world,” Gorley noted. “It was important for us to take this moment to say ‘you’re not the only one’ and to support a creative network with programming that is tailored to songwriters at any stage of their journey.”
The Creatives Support Network offers Songwriter-Focused Intensives, two-day immersive coaching and therapy sessions designed for those in the songwriting industry. Other elements include mentorship opportunities, social impact initiatives, and an online curriculum to provide ongoing mental health support. To mark his achievement, Gorley has gifted 80 grants for 80 individuals, ensuring that the program’s resources remain accessible to the community.
“This song, along with the Jelly Roll Era, is creating a movement and timely conversation about the need to equip creatives with the tools to optimize both their personal and professional lives,” said Miles Adcox of Onsite. “Music is medicine, and the comfort, relief, support, and impact it provides globally is immeasurable. Our storytellers are a national treasure we must protect at all costs. We’re grateful to Ashley, Jelly Roll, and the Tape Room writers for sparking this conversation and for supporting the well-being of the songwriting community.”
With this initiative, Gorley’s 80th No. 1 hit becomes more than just a personal achievement—it’s a landmark moment for supporting mental wellness and resilience among songwriters, amplifying a vital message that reaches far beyond the charts.
