Johnny Clawson Renews Publishing Deal With SMACKSongs

Johnny Clawson has renewed his global publishing deal with SMACKSongs. Clawson earned his first…

Clawson earned his first No. 1 in 2025 with Blake Shelton’s “Texas,” which was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2025 CMA Awards and named one of NSAI’s “10 Songs I Wish I’d Written.” Ella Langley’s “weren’t for the wind” became Clawson’s second chart topper at country radio. The triple-Platinum track earned Song of the Year at the 2026 AIMP Awards. Clawson has earned additional cuts with Kenny Chesney, Billy Currington, Chris Young, Dasha, Josh Ross, McCoy Moore, Redferrin, Jon Pardi, Ashley Cooke, Tyler Halverson, Ava Hall and Seaforth, among others.

“Johnny is a dream to work with," shares Sam Sarno , Senior Creative Director of Publishing at SMACK. “He brings so much talent, heart, and dedication into everything he does, and his work ethic is truly unmatched. We’re really proud of everything we’ve accomplished so far, and can’t wait to keep building together.”

“SMACK and I have had an amazing four years,” says Clawson. “I’m so pumped to continue the hard work and expand on all the awesome things we’ve already accomplished together.”