Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, & More Receive 2025 CMA Triple Play Awards

Rocky Block, John Byron, Zach Crowell, Jessie Jo Dillon, Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome, Jelly Roll, Ben Johnson, Chase McGill, Jordan Minton, Randy Montana, Hunter Phelps, Taylor Phillips, Ernest Keith Smith, Josh Thompson and Morgan Wallen have been announced as recipients of the 2025 CMA Triple Play Awards, which honor the songwriters behind some of the genre’s most notable No. 1 hits.

In addition, legendary music publisher David Conrad will receive the CMA Songwriter Advocate Award. This year, CMA will also proudly honor 73 songwriters who have achieved their first No.1 Country hit since the previous ceremony. The CMA Triple Play Awards ceremony will be hosted by composer and CMA Board member, Jim Beavers, on Tuesday, April 29 in Nashville.  The CMA Songwriter Advocate Award honors individuals who have significantly supported and advanced the art and careers of songwriters, leaving a lasting impact on Country Music and the songwriting community. 

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. 

Celebrating their first CMA Triple Play Award this year are Block, Byron, Dillon, Minton and Phillips. Gorley remains the most decorated recipient and is set to receive his 25th and 26th CMA Triple Play Awards at this year’s ceremony. 

The 2025 CMA Triple Play Awards Recipients

Rocky Block 
“Man Made A Bar,” recorded by Morgan Wallen feat. Eric Church 
“Cowgirls,” recorded by Morgan Wallen feat. ERNEST 
“Pour Me A Drink,” recorded by Post Malone feat. Blake Shelton 

John Byron 
“Thinkin’ Bout Me,” recorded by Morgan Wallen 
“Pour Me A Drink,” recorded by Post Malone feat. Blake Shelton 
“Love Somebody,” recorded by Morgan Wallen 

Zach Crowell 
“God Gave Me A Girl,” recorded by Russell Dickerson 
“Stars Like Confetti,” recorded by Dustin Lynch 
“Outskirts,” recorded by Sam Hunt 

Jessie Jo Dillon  
“Memory Lane,” recorded by Old Dominion 
“Back Then Right Now,” recorded by Tyler Hubbard 
“Halfway To Hell,” recorded by Jelly Roll 

Ashley Gorley 
“I Had Some Help,” recorded by Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen 
“Cowgirls,” recorded by Morgan Wallen feat. ERNEST 
“Bulletproof,” recorded by Nate Smith 
“Young Love & Saturday Nights,” recorded by Chris Young 
“Love Somebody,” recorded by Morgan Wallen 
“I Am Not Okay,” recorded by Jelly Roll 

Charlie Handsome 
“Thinkin’ Bout Me,” recorded by Morgan Wallen 
“I Had Some Help,” recorded by Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen 
“Cowgirls,” recorded by Morgan Wallen feat. ERNEST 
“Pour Me A Drink,” recorded by Post Malone feat. Blake Shelton 
“Love Somebody,” recorded by Morgan Wallen 
“I’m The Problem,” recorded by Morgan Wallen 

Jelly Roll 
“Halfway To Hell,” recorded by Jelly Roll 
“I Am Not Okay,” recorded by Jelly Roll 
“Liar,” recorded by Jelly Roll 

Ben Johnson 
“TRUCK BED,” recorded by HARDY 
“Bulletproof,” recorded by Nate Smith 
“Liar,” recorded by Jelly Roll 

Chase McGill 
“God Gave Me A Girl,” recorded by Russell Dickerson 
“Mamaw’s House,” recorded by Thomas Rhett feat. Morgan Wallen 
“Chevrolet,” recorded by Dustin Lynch feat. Jelly Roll 

Jordan Minton 
“Save Me The Trouble,” recorded by Dan + Shay 
“your place,” recorded by Ashley Cooke 
“Love You, Miss You, Mean It,” recorded by Luke Bryan 

Randy Montana 
“Different ’Round Here,” recorded by Riley Green feat. Luke Combs 
“Where The Wild Things Are,” recorded by Luke Combs 
“This Is My Dirt,” recorded by Justin Moore 

Hunter Phelps 
“TRUCK BED,” recorded by HARDY 
“Take Her Home,” recorded by Kenny Chesney 
“Bulletproof,” recorded by Nate Smith 

Taylor Phillips 
“Thinkin’ Bout Me,” recorded by Morgan Wallen 
“World On Fire,” recorded by Nate Smith 
“I Am Not Okay,” recorded by Jelly Roll 

Ernest Keith Smith 
“I Had Some Help,” recorded by Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen 
“Cowgirls,” recorded by Morgan Wallen feat. ERNEST 
“I’m The Problem,” recorded by Morgan Wallen 

Josh Thompson 
“Angels (Don’t Always Have Wings),” recorded by Thomas Rhett 
“Stars Like Confetti,” recorded by Dustin Lynch 
“Young Love & Saturday Nights,” recorded by Chris Young 

Morgan Wallen  
“Mamaw’s House,” recorded by Thomas Rhett feat. Morgan Wallen 
“I Had Some Help,” recorded by Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen 
“Love Somebody,” recorded by Morgan Wallen

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