The suspense wasn’t killing anyone: Ashley Gorley was named songwriter of the year as the winners of the ASCAP Country Awards were revealed in Nashville Monday night, claiming the honor for the 11th time. Gorley came up for other kudos, too. One of the hits he co-wrote, Morgan Wallen’s crossover smash “Last Night,” earned ASCAP’s […]

Ashley Gorley, Variety’s Hitmakers Songwriter of the Year for 2023, will donate his royalties from his 80 th country No. 1 single, Jelly Roll’s “I Am Not Okay,” to the Onsite Foundation: Creatives Support Network, providing free mentorship, education, resources and mental wellness support specifically designed for members of the songwriting community. The song was written […]