BMI Celebrates Tyler Hubbard with Double No. One Party for “Back Then Right Now” and “Park”

BMI gathered industry players to celebrate MCA/EMI Nashville artist Tyler Hubbard’s No. One hits “Back Then Right Now” and “Park” at the new Moto Moda on Thursday, November 6. “Park,” the second single from his latest album Strong, marks his fourth consecutive hit as a solo artist and 23rd career No. One.

Hosted by BMI and ASCAP, the celebration honored Hubbard alongside his collaborators on both tracks, which he co-produced alongside Jordan Schmidt (Producer). Emceed by BMI’s MaryAnn Keen, the afternoon kicked off with “Park,” co-written by Hubbard, 2X BMI Country Songwriter of the Year Jesse Frasure (BMI), Ashley Gorley (ASCAP) and Canaan Smith (ASCAP). Each songwriter shared grateful remarks to all involved in the song’s success, which is Frasure’s 25th No. One, Gorley’s 76th and Smith’s second.

The celebration continued with “Back Then Right Now,” co-written by Hubbard with Jessie Jo Dillon (BMI), the reigning ACM Songwriter of the Year, GRAMMY-nominated hitmaker Geoff Warburton (BMI) and David Garcia (ASCAP). The GOLD-certified hit is Dillon’s eighth No. One, Warburton’s fourth and Garcia’s 25th. Sponsored by Studio Bank, Kari Barnhart made a special donation presentation on behalf of Hubbard and the songwriters in support of For Others, an organization that raises awareness and empowers best-in-class organizations to end the child welfare crisis in America.

“Back Then Right Now” Photo Back Row L-R: BMI’s Jackson Kiger, BMI’s MaryAnn Keen, BMI’s Leslie Roberts, BMI’s Claire Dodelin, BMI’s Lilly Brown; Front Row L-R: David Garcia (ASCAP), Tyler Hubbard (BMI/Producer), Jordan Schmidt (Producer), Geoff Warburton (BMI). Photo: Larry McCormack for BMI.