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Nashville Songwriters Celebrated for Diamond & Platinum Hits
23 Oct
Summary
- Over 150 songwriters honored for Gold, Platinum, and Diamond RIAA certifications.
- Morgan Wallen's 'Last Night' and 'Whiskey Glasses' were among honored songs.
- Vince Gill received the legacy songwriter icon award for his impactful work.
The 8th annual National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) Gold and Platinum Gala took place on Thursday, October 23, 2026, in Nashville, honoring over 150 songwriters. The ceremony, held at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, recognized country songs that achieved RIAA Gold, Platinum, Multi-Platinum, and Diamond certifications during the eligibility period of July 2025 to June 2026.
More than 80 multi-platinum hitmakers from Nashville received songwriting plaques. RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier was present to celebrate the recognized hits and songwriters. Performances included Laci Kaye Booth and Brett Young, who performed "Beautiful Crazy."
Several songs achieved significant certifications, with Morgan Wallen's "Last Night" earning 12x Platinum and "Whiskey Glasses" reaching 13x Platinum. "Beautiful Crazy," written by Luke Combs, Rob Williford, and Wyatt Durrette, was honored as the year's highest-certified song, achieving 15x Platinum.
Charlie Handsome was named top songwriter of the year, credited with 35 new RIAA certifications in the country genre alone. Vince Gill was presented with the legacy songwriter icon award for his enduring impact, with songs like "One More Last Chance" and "Go Rest High on That Mountain" receiving new certifications.
