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Havighurst, Craig (November 3, 2003). "Songwriters add four to Hall of Fame; awards kick off CMA's week".
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2702:If You Want It You Got It - Donny Kees 1978
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1089:Dean Dillon
1018:"Neon Row"
972:Diamond Rio
928:David Kersh
830:Bryan White
733:Co-writers
706:Diamond Rio
688:Joe Nichols
670:David Kersh
636:Kevin Sharp
604:Bryan White
524:Moody Woman
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455:Joe Nichols
424:(nominated)
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202:Joe Nichols
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177:Billboard
158:donnykees
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