Johnny Clawson is a Nashville-based songwriter and artist from Leesburg, Virginia. Signed to SMACK Songs in 2022, Johnny co-wrote Blake Shelton’s No. 1 single “Texas,” which had a record-breaking radio debut and was named one of the 10 Songs I Wish I’d Written by the Nashville Songwriters Association International — an honor that led him to perform it on the legendary Ryman Auditorium stage. He also co-wrote Ella Langley’s No. 1 hit single “weren’t for the wind,” which landed Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Top 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. Johnny recently won Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year at the 2025 MusicRow Awards and was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2025 CMA Awards for his song “Texas.” Other credits include tracks by Billy Currington, Walker Hayes, Jon Pardi, McCoy Moore, Chris Young, Josh Ross, Tanner Usrey, Clayton Mullen, Seaforth, Ava Hall, and more.