Recognizing talent in the music industry often comes with accolades and awards highlighting key individuals' contributions. Jordan Schmidt is an American audio engineer, mixing engineer, record producer, and highly accomplished songwriter. He is known for his work in the music industry. Over the years, Schmidt has collaborated with numerous artists, resulting in chart-topping hits and critically acclaimed songs. His contributions span various genres, significantly impacting the music scene.
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Born | Jordan Mark Schmidt February 26, 1988 Duluth, Minnesota, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Website | Jordan Schmidt website |
Schmidt was 28 when he crafted his first song to climb to the top of the charts with the 2016 release of Country rock hit Lights Come On, recorded by Jason Aldean. The song achieved RIAA Gold certification on January 31, 2017.[1] Since reaching that milestone, he has written or co-written twelve additional Country music number-one hits.
Several prestigious awards have recognized his talent and dedication, highlighting his influence and success in the industry. On this page, each award listed showcases Schmidt's contributions. The sources listed for all the awards on this page must mention Jordan Schmidt; otherwise, the award is not listed.
Every reference to Schmidt in the award credits showcases his tireless work ethic, ingenuity, and the high regard his peers and collaborators hold him. These awards showcase his impact and skill in the field, cementing his standing as a crucial figure in crafting and delivering award-winning music.
ASCAP Awards
editThe American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) (/ˈæskæp/) is an American not-for-profit performance-rights organization (PRO) that collectively licenses the public performance rights of its members' musical works to venues, broadcasters, and digital streaming services (music stores).
Academy of Country Music
editThe Academy of Country Music Awards, or ACM Awards, started in 1966 to recognize the industry's achievements from the previous year. It was the first country music awards program held by a prominent organization. The distinctive "hat" trophy of The academy was established in 1968. Each year, The Academy of Country Music Awards pays tribute to and recognizes the top talents in country music.
Year | Award | Song | Artist | Category | Name(s) | Result | Notes |
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2019 | Single of the Year | God's Country[f] | Blake Shelton | Songwriters | Won | 55th ACM[19] | |
Song of the Year | Nominated | ||||||
Video of the Year | Nominated | ||||||
2023 | Song of the Year | Wait in the Truck[i] |
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Producer | Jordan Schmidt | Won | 58th ACM[20] |
Music Event of the Year | Songwriters |
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Nominated |
Canadian Country Music Association
editThe Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) is a membership-based, organization committed to the promotion and recognition of Canadian country music. The CCMA progressively heralds the spirit, community and creativity that country music fosters. The CCMA held the first Canadian Country Music Awards ceremony in 1982. CCMA members vote in a three-stage ballot process to determine the winners of the awards.[22]
Year | Award | Song | Artist | Category | Name(s) | Result | Notes |
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2022 | Songwriter of the Year * Producer |
Right On Time | Lindsay Ell | Songwriters |
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Nominated | [23] |
Country Music Association
editThe Country Music Association Awards, also known as the CMA Awards or CMAs, are presented to country music artists and broadcasters to recognize outstanding achievement in the county music industry.
Year | Award | Song | Artist | Category | Name(s) | Result | Notes |
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2019 | Song of the year | God's Country[f] | Blake Shelton | Songwriters | Nominated | 53rd CMA[24] | |
2023 | Song of the Year | Wait in the Truck[i] |
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Nominated | 57th CMA[24] |
Single of the Year | Nominated | ||||||
Musical Event of the Year | Won | ||||||
2024 | CMA’s Triple Play Award[l] | Recipient | Jordan Schmidt | Won | CMA14th Triple Play Awards[25] |
NSAI
editThe Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) is a 501(c) not-for-profit trade organization that works to help songwriters through legislative advocacy; education and advice about the actual craft of songwriting; and through teaching about the music industry.
Year | Award | Song | Artist | Category | Name(s) | Result | Notes |
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2019 | 10 Songs I Wish I Written[m] | God's Country[f] | Blake Shelton | Songwriters | Nominated | [26] | |
2023 | Wait in the Truck[i] |
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Song of the Year | Won | [27] |
People's Choice Country Awards
editThe inaugural event of The People's Choice Country Awards occurred in 2023. Fans nationwide determine the winners, honoring the best in country music for the year. Nashville's iconic Grand Ole Opry House hosts the show. The People's Choice Country Awards extends the beloved fan-driven People's Choice Awards franchise.
Year | Award | Song | Artist | Category | Name(s) | Result | Notes |
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2023 | The Song of 2023 | Wait in the Truck[i] |
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Nominated | [28] |
The Collaboration Song of 2023 | Nominated |
Notes and certifications
edit- ^ RIAA: Gold Lights Come On[2]
- ^ RIAA: 9× Platinum What Ifs[4]
- ^ RIAA: Gold Happens Like That[6]
- ^ RIAA: 2× Platinum Drunk Me[7]
- ^ RIAA: 6× Platinum You Make It Easy[9]
- ^ a b c d RIAA: 4× Platinum God's Country[10]
- ^ RIAA: 3× Platinum Lil Bit" feat. Florida Georgia Line[13]
- ^ RIAA: Platinum Like I Love Country Music[14]
- ^ a b c d e RIAA: 2× Platinum Wait in the truck[15]
- ^ RIAA: Gold Happens Like That[17]
- ^ RIAA: Platinum Bury Me in Georgia[18]
- ^ CMA’s Triple Play Awards honor Country Music’s greatest storytellers. These writers have penned three No. 1 songs in a 12 month period based on the Country Aircheck, Billboard Country Airplay, and Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
- ^ 10 SONGS I WISH I’D WRITTEN’ AWARDS
"Each year, the highly-coveted '10 Songs I Wish I’d Written' Awards are voted on by Professional Songwriter Members of NSAI honoring the work of their songwriter peers. Songs eligible for the award have at least one Nashville-based writer and charted in the Top 20 of Billboard Airplay chart in the Christian, Country, Mainstream Top 40, and/or Rock genres during the eligible period. The NSAI Song Of The Year is the highest vote-getter."
References
edit- ^ "RIAA's historic Gold® & Platinum® Program". riaa.com. January 31, 2017. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ "Lights Come On". RIAA. January 31, 2017. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "2017 ASCAP Country Awards". ASCAP. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "What Ifs". RIAA. April 2, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "2018 ASCAP Country Awards". ASCAP. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "Happens Like That". RIAA. June 13, 2019. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "Drunk Me". RIAA. October 10, 2019. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "2019 ASCAP Country Awards". ASCAP. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "You Make It Easy". RIAA. September 1, 2022. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "God's Country". RIAA. May 7, 2021. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "2020 ASCAP Country Awards". ASCAP. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "2022 ASCAP Country Awards". ASCAP. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "Lil Bit". RIAA. September 23, 2022. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "Like I Love Country Music". RIAA. December 7, 2023. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "Wait in the Truck". RIAA. September 28, 2023. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "2023 ASCAP Country Awards". ASCAP. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "We Got History". RIAA. September 21, 2023. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "Bury Me in Georgia". RIAA. February 29, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ 2019 Academy of Country Music Database
- ^ 2023 Academy of Country Music Database
- ^ ASCAP 2023 News
- ^ CCMA History
- ^ 2022 CCMA
- ^ a b "CMA Awards Past Winners & Nominees". cmaawards.com. Country Music Association, Inc. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
Select "Jordan Schmidt" in name box
- ^ "14th CMA Triple Play Awards 2023". cmaworld.com. Country Music Association. April 15, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
Nominated:"Wait In The Truck," "Bury Me in Georgia," "Watermelon Moonshine"
- ^ "10 Songs I Wish I Written". nashvillesongwriters.com. Nashville Songwriters Association International. 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "Song of the Year". nashvillesongwriters.com. Nashville Songwriters Association International. 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "2023 People's Choice Country Awards — See the Complete List of Winners". Peoplemag.com. Retrieved June 10, 2024.