Ashley Gorley

In this episode, Post Malone collaborator and record-breaking country songwriter Ashley Gorley takes Nile Rodgers behind the scenes of Nashville’s writers’ rooms. He reveals how the hits are made and discusses some of the key songs from his incredible career, written for artists like Morgan Wallen, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Chris Stapleton. In March 2024, Ashley Gorley celebrated his 75th number one radio hit, making him one of the most successful country music composers of all time. He's been a huge part of the genre's latest crossover moment, co-writing Post Malone's number one hit I Had Some Help and nine other songs on his blockbuster album F-1 Trillion. Ashley Gorley's songs for Morgan Wallen have also helped the singer dominate the Hot 100 as well as the country charts. But Ashley Gorley is an anomaly in Music City: a songwriter who has no desire to be an artist or in the public eye. In this excerpt from their fascinating conversation, Ashley Gorley tells Nile Rodgers about writing Morgan Wallen’s Last Night, which became one of the biggest country crossover songs of all time. Apple Music subscribers can hear the full episode which includes Ashley breaking down his work with Post Malone and discussing the secrets to his enormous success.