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Several songwriters were recognized for their success at the Annual CMA Songwriters Luncheon last week. The honorees were presented with the Triple Play Award, which is given after three of a writer's songs have become No. 1 hits within a year.
 
"This is an amazing accomplishment and we are very pleased to honor these talented songwriters, and songwriting artists, for their valued contribution to the format," said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "These songwriters captivate fans with stories that sum up the heart and humor of everyday life. They give voice and context to the challenges and triumphs we all face. They each have a rare talent that is a gift for all of us to enjoy."
 
The awards were held at the Pinnacle at Symphony Place in Nashville and were attended by songwriters from ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. Artist/songwriters Dierks Bentley, Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban were also among the crowd.
 
In alphabetical order, the recipients of CMA's Triple Play Award included:

• Rhett Akins: "Gimmie That Girl," "All About Tonight," "All Over Me"
• Casey Beathard: "Find Out Who Your Friends Are," "Don't Blink," "Ready, Set, Don't Go"
• Dierks Bentley: "Feel That Fire," "Sideways," "I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes"
• Zac Brown: "Chicken Fried," "Whatever It Is," "Toes"
• Kristian Bush: "All I Want To Do," "Already Gone," "It Happens"
• Dallas Davidson: "That's How Country Boys Roll," "Gimmie That Girl," "Rain Is a Good Thing"
• Tom Douglas: "I Run to You," "Southern Voice," "The House That Built Me"
• Chris DuBois: "It Won't Be Like This For Long," "Then," "Welcome to The Future"
• Wyatt Durrette: "Chicken Fried," "Whatever It Is," "Toes"
•  Ashley Gorley: "All-American Girl," "You're Gonna Miss This," "Start a Band," "It Won't Be Like This For Long," "Then," "American Saturday Night"
• Ben Hayslip: "I'll Just Hold On," "Gimmie That Girl," "All About Tonight"
•  Alan Jackson: "Small Town Southern Man," "Good Time," "Country Boy"
• Brett James: "It's America," "Out Last Night," "Summer Nights"
• Brett James: "Cowboy Casanova," "The Truth," "The Man I Want To Be"
• Luke Laird: "Hillbilly Bone," "Temporary Home," "Undo It"
• Hillary Lindsey: "So Small," "Last Name," "Just A Dream"
• Kelley Lovelace: "Online," "All-American Girl," "I'm Still A Guy"
• Jennifer Nettles: "Stay," "All I Want To Do," "Already Gone"
• Brad Paisley: "Online," "Letter to Me," "I'm Still A Guy," "Then," "Welcome To The Future," "American Saturday Night"
• Bobby Pinson: "All I Want To Do," "She Never Cried In Front Of Me," "Already Gone"
• Monty Powell: "Sweet Thing," "Kiss A Girl," "Til Summer Comes Around"
• Darius Rucker: "Don't Think I Don't Think About It," "It Won't Be Like This For Long," "Alright"
• Stephony Smith: "How Was I To Know," "It's Your Love," "Perfect Love"
• Jeffrey Steele: "Love Is A Beautiful Thing," "Everyday," "Here"
• Taylor Swift: "Should've Said No," "Love Story," "White Horse"
• Carrie Underwood: "Cowboy Casanova," "Temporary Home," "Undo It," "So Small," "All-American Girl," "Last Name"
• Keith Urban: "Sweet Thing," "Kiss A Girl," "Til Summer Comes Around"