Best known for his association with George Strait, Dillon has also written songs for artists including George Jones, Toby Keith and Kenny Chesney.
Meanwhile, Sony sweeps all three Publishers Quarterly categories for Q3 2023, while Warner Chappell jumps to second place on Hot 100.
This week in publishing news: SMP Nashville signs Seth Mosley, Position Music and Poems signs Jack LaFrantz and more.
The National Music Publishers' Association has elected a new board, including newcomers Laura Veltz and Jeff Pachman.
SZA is top songwriter for the quarter, co-writing eight songs on the Hot 100 ranking and four on Top Radio Airplay.
The Colombian producer, songwriter and engineer has penned hits for Latin pop superstars Jennifer López, Marc Anthony, Camilo, Thalía and others.
In the fourth quarter, Swift placed 13 tracks on the Hot 100 ranking while Steve Lacy topped Radio Airplay.
Catalog tunes like Montell Jordan’s “This Is How We Do It,” DMX’s “What’s My Name” and Supergrass’ “Alright” are setting an upbeat tone this year.
Also this week in music publishing news: Sony Music Publishing hosts its first writing camp in West Africa, Lickd partners with WCM and more.
Also this week: BMG announces a new A&R structure for its Madrid-based operation, Venice Music taps a vp of business and legal affairs and more.
