MEG songwriters swept the floor at this year’s Nashville Songwriter Awards (NSAI), taking home some of the night’s top honors.

Kat Higgins was honored in the prestigious Song of the Year category for co-writing Cody Johnson's hit ‘The Painter’. Jelly Roll won Songwriter-Artist of the Year and was honored for his song ‘Need a Favor’, co-written by fellow MEG client Austin Nivarel.

Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins performing the 2024 NSAI Song of the Year, 'The Painter' (c) Jason Davis for NSAI

Legendary MEG songwriter and producer Buddy Cannon received the NSAI President’s Keystone Award, given in recognition of significant contributions to the betterment of all songwriters.

Chris Oglesby, VP, Head of Creative MEG Publishing, said: “It is an honor to be able to work with creators who use their gifts to add value to all of us who listen to music. Every one of them continually work at growing their craft. To say we are proud to work with them would be an understatement.”