NMPA Gold & Platinum Gala Honors Nashville Songwriters
The National Music Publishers' Association held its eighth Gold & Platinum Gala at Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. More than 150 songwriters were honored for country songs that earned RIAA certifications between July 2025 and June 2026. Vince Gill and Charlie Handsome were among the honorees, and Laci Kaye Booth performed.
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