Combustion Music

About Combustion Music: Since its creation in 2001, Combustion Music has been one of Nashville's most successful independent music publishers, earning countless awards, #1 singles, and platinum records across a variety of genres. Headed by owner/President Chris Farren , VP Chris Van Belkom , and Senior Creative Kenley Flynn , Combustion has scored big since 2009 with thirty #1 singles in four different genres and cuts on LPs totaling 100 million in sales. Among their accomplishments are the 2006 ASCAP and GRAMMY Country Song of the Year for "Jesus, Take the Wheel"; the 2009 GRAMMY Best Rock Song, Best Rock Performance, and Record of the Year for "Use Somebody" by Kings of Leon ; 2009 ASCAP Country Song of the Year "You're Gonna Miss This"; 2009 ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year Ashley Gorley, and the 2013 ASCAP Christian Song, "Hello My Name Is" and Songwriter of the Year Matthew West ; and additional GRAMMY nominations in the categories: Song of the Year, Best Rock Album, Best Country Collaboration, Best R&B Song, Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album.