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Feb 11, 2021, 09:57 ET Internationally Acclaimed Grammy-winning Songwriter-Producer Swizz Beatz Switches to ASCAP

ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, the world leader in performing rights and advocacy for music creators, today...

Jan 14, 2021, 12:15 ET Sundance ASCAP Music Café Returns To 2021 Virtual Festival With Dynamic Lineup Including Darlingside, Devon Gilfillian, Allison Russell And More Plus Top Composer Interviews And Video Exclusives From The Café Archives

Joining this year's virtual version of the Sundance Film Festival, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is reimagining...

Dec 10, 2020, 10:04 ET Award-winning Composers Michael Giacchino And Jacob Collier Slated For ASCAP Screen Time On December 10

The ASCAP Film and TV team is bringing some of its top composers together for a new ongoing interview series on @ASCAPScreen on Instagram called...

Dec 03, 2020, 09:05 ET Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" Gifts Much-Needed Holiday Cheer As #1 ASCAP Holiday Song In 2020

The holidays might look a little different this year, but The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)'s top seasonal songs are...

Nov 12, 2020, 15:05 ET ASCAP 2020 Country Music Awards A Winner On All Social Media Platforms -- Country Stars And Genre's Top Songwriters Get Creative For Four-day Virtual Celebration

The 58th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards, produced 2020-style in an innovative virtual format, was a winner across all digital platforms. Exclusive ...

Nov 09, 2020, 06:05 ET Ashley Gorley Named ASCAP Country Music Songwriter Of The Year For 8th Time As 2020 ASCAP Country Music Awards Kick Off As Four-day Social Media Event, November 9 - 12

Beginning today, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will honor the writers and publishers of country music's...

Oct 09, 2020, 09:05 ET Christian Music Stars, Chart-Topping Producers And The Genre's Biggest Songwriters Come Together For Two-Day Virtual Celebration For 2020 ASCAP Christian Music Awards

The 2020 ASCAP Christian Music Awards, taking place this year in an innovative virtual awards format, shined a spotlight on the genre across all...

Oct 07, 2020, 10:03 ET Matthew West Is ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter of the Year As ASCAP Christian Music Awards Kick Off As 2-Day Social Media Event

ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, today kicks off its annual ASCAP Christian Music Awards across all social media...

Oct 06, 2020, 09:07 ET ASCAP Lab Seed Project Teams Explore Boundaries of Music Creation and Experience: Two Finalists to Present at New York City Media Lab Summit on Oct. 8

The ASCAP Lab, the innovation initiative of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, is gathering momentum. In addition to...

Sep 29, 2020, 10:02 ET ASCAP's Annual Rhythm & Soul "On the Come Up" Showcase Series Goes Virtual Starting Tuesday, September 29

Today, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) announces that their annual Rhythm & Soul showcase series "On the Come Up"...

Sep 17, 2020, 09:57 ET ASCAP Citizen Seeks To Inspire Music Creators And Fans To Vote

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) today announced the launch of the ASCAP Citizen campaign, powered by HeadCount,...

Sep 14, 2020, 05:00 ET ASCAP Plans 2020 Country, Christian And London Music Awards In Popular Social Media Format

ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, today announced that it will recognize the winners of its 2020 ASCAP Christian,...

Aug 24, 2020, 10:00 ET ASCAP Emmy Nominees Ingrid Michaelson, Siddhartha Khosla And David Dabbon To Headline Final Week Of ASCAP Presents SPF (Summer Performance Festival) On August 27

In celebration of the 2020 Emmy season, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has extended ASCAP Presents SPF (Summer...

Aug 06, 2020, 10:02 ET Chris DeStefano, Gizzle, Sebastián Yatra, Amy Wadge, Alyssa Bonagura, ROE, GALE, LIIV & EZI Set For First-Ever ASCAP Presents SPF (Summer Performance Festival)

Lighting up the virtual stage this August, ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) takes every music lover's favorite...

Jul 17, 2020, 16:31 ET Top Hip-Hop, R&B And Gospel Artists Celebrate 2020 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards With Online Performances, Memorable Speeches And Powerful Tributes In Three-Day Social Media Event, July 15-17, 2020

The 2020 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, ASCAP's fourth successful virtual awards show this year, included powerful performances, meaningful...

Jul 15, 2020, 10:01 ET Cardi B Takes ASCAP Songwriter Of The Year For 2nd Year In A Row As ASCAP Celebrates 2020 Rhythm & Soul Music Award Winners In Three-Day Social Media Event, July 15 - 17

Today, ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) launches its fourth virtual awards event, the 2020 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music ...

Jul 10, 2020, 07:05 ET ASCAP 2020 Latin Music Award Winners Feted on All Social Media Platforms - Latin Music Icons, Chart-Topping Producers and the Genre's Hottest Songwriting Stars Join in Three-Day Virtual Celebration

The 2020 ASCAP Latin Music Awards, taking place this year in an innovative social media format, rose to new heights across all digital platforms....

Jul 07, 2020, 10:00 ET ASCAP Latin Music Awards Premiere Today Across All Social Media Platforms: Latin Music Superstars, Prominent Producers And The Genre's Hottest Songwriters Join In Three-Day Virtual Celebration July 7-9

ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers), today announces the winners of the most performed songs of the past year in Latin...

Jun 25, 2020, 22:17 ET ASCAP 2020 Screen Music Awards Receive Standing Ovation On All Social Platforms During Three-day Virtual Celebration June 23-25

This year, the ASCAP Screen Music Awards took to the screen itself to honor 2020's winning music creators. The ASCAP composers who brought everyone's ...

Jun 23, 2020, 09:57 ET Film And TV Composers Ruth Barrett, Siddhartha Khosla, David Vanacore And Hans Zimmer Receive Top Honors; Composers' Choice Winners Revealed At 2020 ASCAP Screen Music Awards

ASCAP raises the curtain on its second virtual celebration of annual award winners today through June 25, recognizing its top film, television and...

Jun 19, 2020, 11:00 ET ASCAP Launches HBCU Internship Program

ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, today announced the launch of a new paid internship program for students enrolled...

Jun 18, 2020, 21:00 ET ASCAP's Innovative 2020 Pop Music Awards A Hit On All Digital Platforms - Pop Music Icons, Chart-Topping Producers And The Genre's Hottest Songwriting Stars Join In Two Day Virtual Celebration

The 2020 ASCAP Pop Music Awards, taking place this year in an innovative virtual awards format, was a hit across all digital platforms. Exclusive...

Jun 17, 2020, 09:45 ET Louis Bell Is ASCAP Pop Music Songwriter Of The Year; "Sucker" Is Pop Song Of The Year: 2020 ASCAP Pop Music Awards Kick Off With First Ever Virtual, 2-Day Event On ASCAP Social Media Featuring Exclusive Winner Videos, Photos And More

Debuting an innovative virtual awards format, the 2020 ASCAP Pop Music Awards will recognize pop music icons, chart-topping producers and the genre's ...

Jun 15, 2020, 16:54 ET ASCAP Experience: Home Edition Presents ASCAP Virtual Pop And Screen Music Awards Programming On June 18 And 25

This month, ASCAP will combine two of its signature events into one virtual celebration of music creators. ASCAP Experience: Home Edition programming ...

May 28, 2020, 10:05 ET ASCAP Reinvents 2020 Pop, Screen, Latin And Rhythm & Soul Music Awards With Innovative Virtual Celebrations To Recognize Top Songwriter, Composer And Publisher Members

ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, today announced it will honor the songwriters and publishers behind its most...