Tape Room Music Takes Home SIX CMA Triple Play Awards

Tape Room Music is celebrating a company-wide standout afternoon at the 2025 Country Music Association Triple Play Awards, where five of its writers were honored with six awards at the April 29 ceremony, which recognizes the songwriters behind some of the genre’s most notable No. 1 hits.
 
Tape Room Music founder and most decorated recipient Ashley Gorley received his 25th and 26th CMA Triple Play Awards for six No. 1 hits within a 12-month period: “I Had Some Help,” recorded by Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen; “Cowgirls,” recorded by Morgan Wallen ft. ERNEST; “Bulletproof,” recorded by Nate Smith; “Young Love & Saturday Nights,” recorded by Chris Young; “Love Somebody,” recorded by Morgan Wallen; and “I Am Not Okay,” recorded by Jelly Roll.
 
“I consider it a great privilege to be here,” Gorley remarked in his acceptance speech. “Our crew of writers had an amazing year. I’m super lucky to have these songs, but more than that, to get to publish these guys and be a part of their lives.”
 
Tape Room Music celebrated writers Zach Crowell (“God Gave Me A Girl,” recorded by Russell Dickerson; “Stars Like Confetti,” recorded by Dustin Lynch; “Outskirts,” recorded by Sam Hunt); Ben Johnson (“TRUCK BED,” recorded by HARDY; “Bulletproof,” recorded by Nate Smith; “Liar,” recorded by Jelly Roll); and Hunter Phelps (“TRUCK BED,” recorded by HARDY; “Take Her Home,” recorded by Kenny Chesney; “Bulletproof,” recorded by Nate Smith) were also honored, along with Taylor Phillips (“Thinkin' Bout Me,” recorded by Morgan Wallen; “World On Fire,” recorded by Nate Smith; “I Am Not Okay,” recorded by Jelly Roll), who received his first CMA Triple Play Award.
 
“It feels impossible to get a cut, then a single, then a No. 1, much less three in a year,” imparted Johnson. “I don’t really understand how that happens, but I am really grateful to my collaborators for writing these songs with me.”
 
“I didn’t realize how cool it was the first time I received one of these, but now I do. It seems like they are impossible to get, but it happens by being surrounded by awesome people and learning from the best,” acknowledged Phelps. “Thank you to everyone who has believed in me over the years, this is just a crazy thing. So thankful to be a part of the country music family, and thankful to be receiving this award.”
 
“I am so glad to be here tonight. This is something I always dreamed of since I started writing songs. I once didn’t believe this dream was reachable,” Phillips revealed while accepting his first CMA Triple Play Award. “Thank you to all my songwriters for writing songs with me, without you I wouldn’t be here.”
 
The CMA Triple Play Award is presented to songwriters who pen three No. 1 songs within a 12-month period based on the Country Aircheck, Billboard Country Airplay and Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. As part of CMA’s broader mission to honor excellence across the industry, the award underscores the vital role songwriters play in shaping the sound and success of Country Music. Through the Triple Play Awards and other awards and industry honors, CMA celebrates the individuals whose creativity and commitment continue to drive the genre forward.
 
Leading up to tonight’s awards, Tape Room Music had a landmark year as its writers dominated the Country Aircheck  and Billboard Most-Heard Songs of 2024. With contributions from Casey Brown, Brad Clawson, Crowell, Gorley, Johnson, Wyatt McCubbin, Phelps and Phillips, Tape Room’s team continues to shape the sound of modern country music.

Tape Room Music celebrates six CMA Triple Play Awards.
Standing L to R: Tape Room Music President Blain Rhodes, Andy Sheridan, Taylor Phillips & Hunter Phelps
Sitting L to R: Tape Room Music Director, A&R Caroline Hodson, Ben Johnson, Tape Room Music Founder Ashley Gorley & Tape Room Music Manager, A&R Katherine Godwin

Tape Room Music 2025 CMA Triple Play Awards Recipients:
 
Ashley Gorley
“I Had Some Help,” recorded by Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen (July 2024)
“Cowgirls,” recorded by Morgan Wallen feat. ERNEST (July 2024)
“Bulletproof,” recorded by Nate Smith (August 2024)
“Young Love & Saturday Nights,” recorded by Chris Young (September 2024)
“Love Somebody,” recorded by Morgan Wallen (October 2024)
“I Am Not Okay,” recorded by Jelly Roll (November 2024)

Zach Crowell
“God Gave Me A Girl,” recorded by Russell Dickerson (November 2023)
“Stars Like Confetti,” recorded by Dustin Lynch (November 2023)
“Outskirts,” recorded by Sam Hunt (April 2024)

Ben Johnson
“TRUCK BED,” recorded by HARDY (March 2024)
“Bulletproof,” recorded by Nate Smith (August 2024)
“Liar,” recorded by Jelly Roll (February 2025)

Hunter Phelps
“TRUCK BED,” recorded by HARDY (March 2024)
“Take Her Home,” recorded by Kenny Chesney (June 2024)
“Bulletproof,” recorded by Nate Smith (August 2024)

Taylor Phillips
“Thinkin' Bout Me,” recorded by Morgan Wallen (October 2023)
“World On Fire,” recorded by Nate Smith (December 2023)
“I Am Not Okay,” recorded by Jelly Roll (November 2024)
 
About Tape Room Music
Tape Room Music is an independent music publishing company founded by hit songwriter Ashley Gorley, where writers have celebrated 50 No. 1 songs, including 2021 ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC Country Song, “One Of Them Girls.” In 2022, Tape Room celebrated 8 weeks topping radio charts, with two year-end No. 1 songs. Ben Johnson’s “Take My Name” topped the year-end Billboard Country Airplay chart, while Hunter Phelps and Will Weatherly’s “Thinking ‘Bout You” led the Mediabase Year-End Country Airplay chart. Recent number-one hits include Nate Smith's 10-week smash “World On Fire,” HARDY's boundary-defying “TRUCK BED,” Morgan Wallen's 6-week chart topper “Thinkin’ Bout Me” and more. Tape Room Music writers continue to stretch the bounds of their abilities, spreading their talents across writing, producing and performing. Visit TapeRoom.com for additional information.

“COULDA SHOULDA WOULDA” Event to Benefit Music Health Alliance on April 19

FIRST ANNUAL “COULDA SHOULDA WOULDA” EVENT TO BENEFIT MUSIC HEALTH ALLIANCE APRIL 19, AT CITY WINERY 

 Evening of Stories and Songs to Feature Award-Winning Songwriters 
HARDY, Randy Montana, Hunter Phelps and Jameson Rodgers 
With SiriusXM’s Storme Warren Serving as Host

Music Health Alliance (MHA), recently honored with the 2021 CMA Foundation Humanitarian Award, announces the first annual “Coulda Shoulda Woulda” event to benefit the Nashville-based non-profit. Four of Music City’s hottest songwriters, HARDY, Randy Montana, Hunter Phelps and Jameson Rodgers, are set to join in an evening of stories and songs at 6:30 pm CT on Tuesday, April 19 at Nashville’s City Winery. SiriusXM’s Storme Warren will host. In addition, a rare autographed vinyl collection will be available for silent auction at the event. Tables start at $1,000 and are available now by contacting events@musichealthalliance.com.

The night of music will find the artist in the round performing songs that “coulda, shoulda, woulda” been a smash along with their biggest hits.

“So many songs are truly remarkable but end up forgotten in the back of a drawer or placed on hold and never recorded,” shares GRAMMY-winning songwriter and MHA board member, Liz Rose, who created the compelling spin on the traditional writers’ round. “Guests will get to hear some never-heard-before songs and ones that got away…the ‘coulda, shoulda, woulda” songs from some of today’s biggest hitmakers.”

For every $1 donation, MHA is able to provide $30 in life-saving healthcare resources to Heal The Music. Working tirelessly the powerhouse team of 12 women assist music industry professionals with the entire spectrum of their healthcare needs, ranging from assistance with medical bills or physical and mental health guidance that includes finding doctors or prescription medicine, finding financial grants while recovering from a serious health issue, affordable health insurance, or answers to Medicare questions.

Based in Nashville, MHA has provided free healthcare advocacy and support to more than 18,000 music industry members across 49 states in the non-profit’s first nine years - songwriters, musicians, performers, producers, engineers, venue operators, artist managers, agents, publishers, business managers, and more - by providing access to medicine, mental health resources, COVID-19 relief, diagnostic tests, lifesaving transplants, end of life care and many other necessary services, saving more than $85,000,000 in healthcare costs for the nationwide music community in less than a decade. Entirely funded through grants and individual and corporate donations, financial support from the music community is critical to continue MHA’s advocacy and free services.

In response to the pandemic, Music Health Alliance’s COVID-19 Relief Plan was created to provide direct support for the immediate needs of music industry professionals and their families during this public health crisis through relief grants, simplified solutions and a comprehensive database of resources. MHA fights so those in our industry never have to feel alone in a health crisis and removes obstacles so patients can receive lifesaving care. Its services are free to any person who has worked in the music industry for three or more years or who has credited contributions to 4 commercially released recordings or videos. Spouses, partners, and children of qualifying individuals may also receive access to the non-profit’s services from birth to end of life.

To learn more about “Coulda Shoulda Woulda” or to purchase a table, email events@musichealthalliance.com.
For more about Music Health Alliance’s free services,
contact MHA at 615-200-6896 or info@musichealthalliance.com
Request assistance at: musichealthalliance.com/request-assistance
Donate to Music Health Alliance at: musichealthalliance.com/donate-to-heal

For more information about Music Health Alliance contact:
Joseph Conner / Essential Broadcast Media / joseph@ebmediapr.com
Cindy Hunt / Monarch Publicity / cindy.hunt@monarchpublicity.com

ABOUT HARDY: Big Loud Records’ booming upstart HARDY broke new ground with his critically acclaimed 2020 debut album, A ROCK, “an album that owes as much to AC/DC as George Jones” and “one of the most self-assured full-length debut albums in years” (Billboard). The project joins countrified mixtape HIXTAPE VOL. 1 and most-recent HIXTAPE VOL. 2, as well as career-launching EPs THIS OLE BOY and WHERE TO FIND ME. HARDY is the 2022 ACM Songwriter of the Year and the 2020 AIMP Songwriter of the Year, additionally nominated for New Artist of the Year at the 2021 CMA Awards. One of CRS’ 2021 New Faces of Country Music, a CMA Triple Play award recipient and a Vevo DSCVR artist, the pride of Philadelphia, MS has earned his reputation as "a breakout in the making" (HITS). HARDY has co-penned TEN #1 singles since 2018, including his own chart-topping, double platinum-certified single “ONE BEER” feat. Lauren Alaina + Devin Dawson. Current Top 15 hit “GIVE HEAVEN SOME HELL” is a hard-charged tribute to a fallen friend, the most-added single of the week at country radio upon launch. Serving as direct support on Morgan Wallen's Dangerous Tour now, HARDY has also opened for Jason Aldean, FGL, Chris Lane, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell and more.

ABOUT RANDY MONTANA: Nashville native, singer-songwriter Randy Montana has been described as a standout among his “I’m more country than you peers.” His songs are pure, honest, & gritty but still manage to be from the heart. His style clings to the rough edges of country’s musical highway with clear hints of his childhood musical influences intertwined throughout. Growing up in the music business with a successful songwriter father, Billy Montana, he was familiar with the industry and “good music” before attending grade school. As a child they listened to Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, and Jackson Brown among others. “I didn’t grow up on kids music. On road trips my whole family would be singing ‘Mary Jane’s Last Dance.’ You know, totally normal for an 8-year-old,”
Randy says laughing. But it’s that influence that has helped build and mold him into the songwriter he is today. Randy has penned songs recorded by Jon Pardi, Luke Combs, Justin Moore, Riley Green, Jimmie Allen, Drake White, David Nail, Cody Johnson, & George Strait, and wrote “What If I was Willing” that was featured on the hit TV show NASHVILLE. He currently writes for Warner Chappell Music and lives with his wife, Montgomery, and their three kids in Nashville, TN.

ABOUT HUNTER PHELPS: Hunter Phelps is a singer-songwriter and recording artist from Niceville, FL. Raised on the bayou, Phelps grew up on country greats like Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw and Brooks & Dunn. Show after show, Phelps watched as his heroes captured the crowd’s’ attention from the stage, fostering his desire and passion to become a touring artist one day. In 2012, he moved to Nashville and immediately landed a gig performing at the famed honky tonk, Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge. Focused on improving his live performance and refining his songwriting, Phelps honed a unique sound that caught the attention of acclaimed songwriter Ashley Gorley, and quickly landed him a publishing and artist development deal at Gorley’s Tape Room Music in a joint venture with Warner Chappell. The budding songwriter is responsible for radio hits “Talk You Out Of It” (Florida Georgia Line) and “I Don’t Know About You” (Chris Lane) which marked his first #1 song, as well as his own new track, “Throwin’ Parties,” a break up anthem with a country lyric and urban feel.

ABOUT JAMESON RODGERS: Raised on the country rebels of old, country music’s newest powerhouse Jameson Rodgers currently finds himself basking in the success of two consecutive No. 1 hits, with his Platinum-certified debut “Some Girls” and follow-up smash “Cold Beer Calling My Name,” featuring label mate Luke Combs, making back-to-back runs up the charts. And now, with the release of his debut album Bet You’re from a Small Town and his new single “Missing One” hitting airwaves across the nation, the soft-spoken yet edgy country traditionalist just might find himself landing in superstar territory. An already established singer/songwriter on multi-Platinum-selling hits for Florida Georgia Line (Top 10 single “Talk You Out of It”) and Chris Lane (No. 1 smash “I Don’t Know About You”), Bet You’re From a Small Town is a gritty country music masterpiece effortlessly travels both sonically and lyrically between love songs (“Porch with a View”) and breakup songs (“Girl with a Broken Heart,”) party songs (“Cold Beer Calling my Name”) and songs that tell the story of the deepest of losses (“Good Dogs.”) “All these songs make me feel something,” he admits. “That’s the whole goal of music, isn’t it?”

ABOUT MUSIC HEALTH ALLIANCE: The non-profit’s work helps assist songwriters, artists, and musicians at every stage of their career to find affordable healthcare solutions and financial resources during medical crisis. Their mission is to PROTECT, DIRECT, and CONNECT music industry professionals nationwide with healthcare resources. Based in Nashville, MHA has provided free healthcare advocacy and support to more than 18,000 music industry members across 49 states in the non-profit’s first nine years—songwriters, musicians, performers, producers, engineers, venue operators, artist managers, agents, publishers, business managers, and more—by providing access to medicine, mental health resources, COVID-19 relief, diagnostic tests, lifesaving transplants, end of life care and many other necessary services, saving more than $85,000,000 in healthcare costs for the nationwide music community in less than a decade. Entirely funded through grants and individual and corporate donations, financial support from the music community is critical to continue MHA’s advocacy and free services. For every $1 donation, MHA is able to provide $30 in life-saving healthcare resources to Heal The Music.