| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Genre | Pop, alternative rock, folk, country |
| Occupation | Songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist |
| Instruments | Guitar, Vocals |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Website | www.gabesimonsays.com |
Gabe Simon is an American songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Nashville, Tennessee.[1] He is best known for co-writing and producing Noah Kahan's breakthrough album Stick Season (2022).[2] Simon has additional credits with Koe Wetzel, Lana Del Rey, Dua Lipa, Jessie Murph, Maroon 5, Halsey, and James Bay.[1][3]
Early life and education
Simon graduated from Belmont University in 2011 with degrees in music business and entrepreneurship.[4] While at Belmont he co-founded the indie-rock band Kopecky (originally the Kopecky Family Band) and served as its frontman, vocalist, and guitarist.[5][6] The band released Kids Raising Kids (2012) on ATO Records and toured extensively before Simon transitioned into songwriting and production.[7]
Career
After leaving Kopecky, Simon signed a publishing deal with Pulse Music Group in 2015. His early production work included tracks for Dua Lipa's debut era.[8] He rose to prominence through his collaboration with Noah Kahan, serving as executive producer, co-writer, and producer on the 2022 album Stick Season (and its deluxe editions).[9] The project debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, generated multiple platinum singles, and earned Kahan a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist.[10][11] Simon's contributions placed him at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Rock & Alternative Producer chart.[4][12][13]
He has since produced and co-written for Koe Wetzel's 2024 album 9 Lives, including the single "High Road" (featuring Jessie Murph), which spent five consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the U.S. Country Airplay chart.[14][15] Simon also contributed to projects by Lana Del Rey (Blue Banisters), Halsey, James Bay, and others.[8][16] In 2024 Billboard featured him in its "Rising Producers" roundup for his Hot 100 impact, citing credits on hits such as Kahan's "Stick Season" (No. 9 peak), "Northern Attitude," and Koe Wetzel/Jessie Murph collaborations.[1]
In October 2024, Pulse Music Group formed a joint-venture publishing partnership with Simon's company Abide By The Vibe. Simon renewed his exclusive worldwide publishing deal with Pulse at the same time. Simon founded Abide By The Vibe, a non-exclusive co-publishing company. Through the joint venture, Abide By The Vibe publishes writers Nikki Lane, Noah Levine and Sam Westhoff; it also publishes writer/producer Carrie K in partnership with Warner Chappell.[8][17]
Selected discography
| Year | Artist | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Dua Lipa | "Begging" | Writer |
| 2015–present | Maroon 5, Hailee Steinfeld feat. Anderson .Paak, Ruel | Various singles and album tracks | Songwriter |
| 2021 | Lana Del Rey | Blue Banisters | Producer, co-writer |
| 2021 | Lana Del Rey | "Summertime (The Gershwin Version)" | Producer |
| 2022 | Noah Kahan | Stick Season (and deluxe editions) | Executive producer, co-writer, producer |
| 2022 | Jessie Murph | "Pray" | Producer, co-writer |
| 2023 | Noah Kahan | Stick Season (deluxe/live tracks) | Producer, co-writer |
| 2024 | Koe Wetzel | 9 Lives | Producer, co-writer (incl. "High Road" feat. Jessie Murph) |
| 2024 | Halsey | The Great Impersonator | Producer |
| 2024 | James Bay | Changes All the Time | Producer, co-writer |
| 2024 | Medium Build | Known By None | Writer, producer |
| 2025 | Jonas Brothers | Greetings from Your Hometown | Producer, composer |
| 2025 | Koe Wetzel | Time Goes On | Producer, composer |
| 2025 | Mike Posner | The Beginning | Composer, lyricist |
Source - AllMusic credits page[3]
References
- ^ Zellner, Xander & Milzoff, Rebecca (October 8, 2024). "Get To Know The Rising Producers Making Waves On The Hot 100 And Beyond". Billboard. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ^ Wass, Mike (December 6, 2024). "‘Stick Season’: How Noah Kahan’s Love Letter to Vermont Went Viral Before He Even Recorded It in the Studio". Variety. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ^ "Gabe Simon Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ^ Davis, Cara (March 3, 2025). "Grammy-Nominated Producer Gabe Simon of 'Stick Season' Fame Returns to Belmont". Belmont University. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ^ Lopez, Korina (October 5, 2013). "On the Verge: The Kopecky Family Band creates own kin". USA Today. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ^ Dunaway, Michael (August 11, 2011). "The Kopecky Family Band: Close Relations". Paste. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ^ Ferguson, Jon (July 24, 2015). "Kopecky Family Band member embraces life’s twists and turns". Lancaster Online. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ^ Paine, Andre (October 29, 2024). "Pulse Music Group forms joint venture with songwriter Gabe Simon". Music Week. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ^ Weinberg, Silken (January 21, 2026). "Dermot Kennedy’s New Album ‘The Weight Of The Woods’ Is an Exclusive First Listen". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ^ Riley, Neal (February 2, 2024). "Watertown's Noah Kahan nominated for Best New Artist at Grammy Awards". CBS News. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ^ Schube, Will (July 3, 2024). "Noah Kahan’s ‘Stick Season’ Certified 4x Platinum in the US". uDiscoverMusic. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ^ "Rock & Alternative Producers Chart – Week of June 24, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ^ "Billboard Bulletin - Songwriters and Producers" (pdf). billboard.com. 30 December 2023. pp. 18–19. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ^ Hudak, Joseph (December 11, 2024). "The 30 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2024". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ^ Asker, Jim (December 20, 2024). "Koe Wetzel & Jessie Murph Take ‘High Road’ to No. 1 on Country Airplay Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ^ Mosk, Mitch (October 9, 2024). "Interview: James Bay on Achieving True Musical Freedom With His Fourth Album ‘Changes All the Time’ - Atwood Magazine". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ^ Legrand, Emmanuel (October 29, 2024). "Pulse Music Group Sets Up Music Publishing Joint Venture With Gabe Simon". Creative Industries News. Retrieved 2026-04-30.