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Sep 21, 2022, 10:02 ET MATTHEW WEST TAKES CHRISTIAN MUSIC SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR FOR 5TH TIME AT ASCAP CHRISTIAN MUSIC AWARDS

ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, celebrates its 44th Annual ASCAP Christian Music Awards across all social media...

Sep 19, 2022, 10:02 ET ASCAP Citizen Campaign Returns to Encourage Music Creators and Fans to Vote in 2022 Midterm Elections

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) today announced the launch of the 2022 ASCAP Citizen campaign, powered by...

Aug 18, 2022, 11:11 ET ASCAP RHYTHM & SOUL PRESENTS ANNUAL "ON THE COME UP" SHOWCASE FEATURING HIP-HOP AND R&B'S HOTTEST UP-AND-COMING ARTISTS ON @ASCAP AND @ASCAPURBAN SOCIAL MEDIA AUGUST 22 - 25

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

Jun 21, 2022, 10:02 ET LIL BABY CROWNED ASCAP SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR FOR 2ND CONSECUTIVE YEAR AT 35th ANNUAL ASCAP RHYTHM & SOUL MUSIC AWARDS

ASCAP reveals the chart-topping winners of its 35th annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, taking place today through June 24 on @ASCAP and...

Jun 14, 2022, 10:05 ET THE ASCAP LAB & THE NYC MEDIA LAB CHALLENGE STARTUP TEAMS TO UNITE MUSIC AND THE METAVERSE

At its core, the metaverse is an immersive platform for creativity, community and identity — and rich in potential for music creators and their fans. ...

Jun 06, 2022, 10:55 ET CHART-TOPPING SINGER AND SONGWRITER ASHANTI, HIT FILM/TV COMPOSERS OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, LGBTQ+ MUSIC MAKERS LEAD ASCAP EXPERIENCE JUNE PROGRAMMING

ASCAP Experience, ASCAP's signature event created to inspire, educate and connect aspiring songwriters and composers everywhere, announces its June...

May 23, 2022, 10:03 ET MULTI-PLATINUM HITMAKER MYKE TOWERS EARNS SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR; COLOMBIAN POP SENSATION CAMILO WINS SONGWRITER/ARTIST OF THE YEAR AT 2022 ASCAP LATIN MUSIC AWARDS

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) today announces the winners of the 2022 ASCAP Latin Music Awards. Throughout today...

May 02, 2022, 10:03 ET COMPOSERS FOR ENCANTO, THE WHITE LOTUS AND MORE TAKE HOME ASCAP COMPOSERS' CHOICE AWARD HONORS AS 2022 ASCAP SCREEN MUSIC AWARDS KICK OFF ON @ASCAP SOCIAL MEDIA

Honoring the composers whose music elevates the magic of the moving image, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers today reveals...

Apr 11, 2022, 10:02 ET GRAMMY-WINNING POP SENSATION OLIVIA RODRIGO HONORED AS 2022 SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR AT ASCAP POP MUSIC AWARDS

Recognizing the chart-topping songwriters, producers and publishers behind the biggest pop music hits of 2021, The American Society of Composers,...

Apr 07, 2022, 10:29 ET "LEVITATING" AND "POSITIONS" SONGWRITERS SHARE TIPS ON COLLABORATION AND MORE IN TWO ASCAP EXPERIENCE SESSIONS DURING ASCAP POP MUSIC AWARDS

In celebration of the 2022 ASCAP Pop Music Awards, on April 12 and April 13 the ASCAP Experience hosts two special sessions focused on the art of...

Mar 03, 2022, 09:30 ET ASCAP EXPERIENCE RETURNS FOR 2022 AFTER BEST-YET SEASON

ASCAP Experience, ASCAP's signature event created to inspire, educate and connect aspiring songwriters and composers everywhere, returns virtually...

Feb 22, 2022, 12:02 ET COMPOSERS FOR TOP FILMS, TV SERIES AND VIDEO GAMES NOMINATED FOR ASCAP 2022 COMPOSERS' CHOICE AWARDS

Celebrating the music creators behind the past year's top films, television series and video games, The American Society of Composers, Authors and...

Jan 31, 2022, 11:00 ET ASCAP CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH DAILY CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTING PIVOTAL FIGURES IN BLACK MUSIC CULTURE ON @ASCAP AND @ASCAPURBAN SOCIAL MEDIA

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) reveals plans to celebrate this year's Black History Month with an interactive...

Jan 26, 2022, 09:35 ET ASCAP ELEVATES THREE EXECUTIVES TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, today announced the promotion of three executives to Senior Vice President (SVP):...

Jan 13, 2022, 10:02 ET SUNDANCE ASCAP MUSIC CAFÉ RETURNS VIRTUALLY TO 2022 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL WITH ECLECTIC LINEUP INCLUDING PERFORMANCES FROM BRANDY CLARK, JOHN DOE (OF X), EVAN + ZANE, HAYLEY SALES, JORDAN HAWKINS, SHUNGUDZO AND MORE PLUS TOP COMPOSER INTERVIEWS

A longtime partner to the Sundance Film Festival, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) returns with the 24th annual...

Dec 09, 2021, 10:02 ET Kelly Clarkson, Ariana Grande And Justin Bieber Top ASCAP New Classic Holiday Songs Chart

As the warm embrace of Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas" and the joyful strums of José Feliciano's "Feliz Navidad" welcome the holiday...

Nov 08, 2021, 10:03 ET Josh Osborne Named ASCAP Country Music Songwriter Of The Year As 59th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards Kick Off Three-day Social Media Event, November 8 - 10

The writers and publishers of country music's most-performed songs of the past year will be honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and ...

Nov 04, 2021, 09:10 ET Chart-topping Pop Hitmakers Adam Levine And Blackbear Join Ascap Family

Two of today's foremost hitmakers, Maroon 5's Adam Levine and singer, songwriter and producer blackbear, have signed with ASCAP. Levine is the...

Nov 03, 2021, 00:05 ET ASCAP Experience to Host One-on-One with Pop Sensation Tai Verdes on November 17

ASCAP Experience, ASCAP's signature event created to inspire, educate and connect aspiring songwriters and composers everywhere, will host its next...

Oct 04, 2021, 10:30 ET ASCAP Becomes 1st U.S. Pro To Provide Telemedicine Benefit For Songwriters And Composers As Part Of ASCAP Wellness Program

Music creators were hit hard by the pandemic in many ways, including physical health challenges. To support their wellness needs and help them be at...

Sep 22, 2021, 10:05 ET Matthew West, Cory Asbury And More Chart-topping Christian Songwriters Honored At 2021 Virtual ASCAP Christian Music Awards

Kicking off its fall awards season, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) celebrates its annual ASCAP Christian Music...

Sep 09, 2021, 10:15 ET "Butter" (BTS) Songwriters Talk "Anatomy Of A Song" In ASCAP Experience September 29 Session

ASCAP Experience, ASCAP's signature event created to inspire, educate and connect aspiring songwriters and composers everywhere, has released its...

Sep 07, 2021, 10:02 ET ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Presents Annual "On the Come Up" Showcase Featuring Hip-Hop And R&B's Rising Stars On @ASCAP Social Media, September 8 - 10

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

Jul 28, 2021, 10:00 ET The ASCAP Lab Announces 2nd Class Of NYC Media Lab Seed Projects To Nurture The Future Of Music

The ASCAP Lab has partnered for a second year with the NYC Media Lab (NYCML) for its Immersive Music Studio Challenge, a seed project for startups...

Jul 14, 2021, 13:33 ET Hit Songwriters Chris Stapleton and Dan Wilson Join ASCAP Experience Summer Lineup Along with Top Film/TV Composers Segun Akinola, Ruth Barrett, Lorne Balfe, Joel Beckerman, Siddhartha Khosla, John Powell, Pinar Toprak and Isobel Waller-Bridge

ASCAP Experience, ASCAP's signature event created to inspire, educate and connect aspiring songwriters and composers everywhere, announces their...