The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) presented their 26th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards this past Wednesday night at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel.
ASCAP Founders Award - Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart "whose passionate songwriting and indomitable spirit continue to inspire generations."
ASCAP Creative Voice Award - Wyclef Jean "whose conscience fuels his music and whose music inspires change."
ASCAP Vanguard Award - Santigold "in recognition of the impact of musical genres which help shape the future of American music."
Songwriters of the Year - Mikkel Eriksen & Tor Hermansen for their songs Closer, Don't Stop the Music, Miss Independent, Take a Bow, Tattoo and With You.
Song of the Year - Bleeding Love written by Jesse McCartney and Ryan Tedder and published by Jambition Music and Write 2 Live
Publisher of the Year - EMI Music Publishing and Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Most Performed Songs - 50 songs received the award. The following are those that had the involvement of veteran artists (full list here).
Bust It Baby (Part 2) by Plies with Ne-Yo, written by Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis , Ne-Yo
Clumsy by Fergie, written by Stacey Ferguson, Bobby Troup
Good Life by Kanye West with T-Pain, written by Quincy Jones
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) presented their 26th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards this past Wednesday night at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel.
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