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Legendary Songwriter Cindy Walker Posthumously Inducted Into The Songwriters Hall Of Fame
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 09, 2024 Legendary country songwriter Cindy Walker has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, recognizing her enduring legacy in music. ... 
Diane Warren to Receive Johnny Mercer Award at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala
by Michael Major - February 22, 2024 Diane Warren will be honored with the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York City on June 13, 2024. Other notable inductees include Hillary Lindsey, Timbaland, and R.E.M. The award reflects whose body of work upholds the gold standa... 
Photos: Go Inside the ASCAP Grammy Brunch with Lenny Kravitz, Kelsea Ballerini, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - February 03, 2024 ASCAP celebrated its 2024 ASCAP Grammy Award nominees and top songwriter and composer members on Friday afternoon at the ASCAP Grammy Brunch held in the garden of the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. Check out photos from the event here!... 
ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews Honored with SONA Warrior Award
by Michael Major - October 30, 2023 Paul Williams and legendary songwriters and producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis lauded Matthews’s achievements and hit songwriter MoZella performed “Wrecking Ball” (all are ASCAP members). Video tributes to Matthews featured music industry giants Stephen Schwartz, NE-YO, Marcus Miller, Desmond Child... 
EmiSunshine Drops New Single 'The Boy I Never Loved' From Upcoming Bluegrass Album
by Michael Major - September 18, 2023 “The Boy I Never Loved” features performances by EmiSunsine (ukulele and vocals), Randall Hamilton (bass), Bobby Hill (percussion), Justin Moses (guitar, banjo, fiddle), Addie Levy (mandolin), and James Adkins (guitar). The song is the first single to be released from her forthcoming bluegrass album... 
Scorpions 'Colours Of Rock' to Be Released on Vinyl
by Michael Major - March 02, 2023 Alongside versions of Fly To The Rainbow, In Trance, Virgin Killer and Humanity (Hour 1), remastered for the first time ever, are further handpicked treasures including Savage Amusement, World Wide Live, Love at First Sting, Blackout, Animal Magnetism, Lovedrive, Tokyo Tapes and Taken By Force.... 
VIDEO: Marcus King Reveals Tarantino-Inspired Video for 'Hard Working Man'
by Michael Major - May 31, 2022 Marcus King has just released a heist movie themed official music video for new album Young Blood’s first single ‘Hard Working Man’. The Tarantino inspired clip, which was premiered today with RELIX, stars King as a hard-working man just trying to make an honest buck, who gets embroiled in a web of ... 
Karine Hannah Releases Stripped Down Version Of Kiss Hit 'I Was Made For Loving You'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 01, 2022 Karine Hannah molds classic Kiss hit, 'I Was Made For Loving You,' into a power ballad fit only for the Queen of Cover Songs. The song is now available on all digital streaming platforms. ... 
The Weeknd Wins 2021 ASCAP Songwriter of the Year
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 13, 2021 After a record-setting year following the release of his double platinum album After Hours, pop superstar Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye is named ASCAP Songwriter of the Year for the first time in his career. ... 
EmiSunshine To Perform For Xavier University Music Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 09, 2021 The Xavier University Music Series in Cincinnati is moving forward despite the COVID-19 pandemic putting a temporary halt to in-person concerts. Since 1976, the series has brought acclaimed classical and jazz artists from around the world for live concerts in the Gallagher Student Center Theater, se... 
ASCAP Foundation Honors Goes Virtual
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 08, 2020 With presentations from living rooms and home studios around the country, The ASCAP Foundation will virtually host The ASCAP Foundation Honors 2020 in recognition of this year’s remarkable young award winners.... 
Gloria Loring Releases 'The Best Of Me' September 18
by A.A. Cristi - September 04, 2020 There is something beautiful about artists whose insight into the human condition allows them to create works that, even beyond their original intention, emotionally and intuitively meet the moment and help us through the tough times. Long one of the entertainment industry's ultimate hyphenates - si... 
Desmond Child & Countess Luann From RHONY Release 'Viva La Diva'
by Stephi Wild - August 21, 2020 On August 21, Songwriters Hall Of Fame inductee, Grammy-winning and Emmy nominated songwriter-producer, Desmond Child, will release his brand new single “VIVA LA DIVA” (BMG) featuring Countess Luann, star of The Real Housewives of New York City. ... 
GRAMMY Museum Releases Two Songwriters Hall Of Fame Programs From Archive
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 10, 2020 The GRAMMY Museum® announced today it will release two Songwriters Hall of Fame programs from its archive while the Museum in Los Angeles is closed until further notice in light of COVID-19... 
Natalie Merchant, Francisco Núñez and More Celebrated at ASCAP Foundation Honors
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 11, 2019 Renowned music creators and up-and-coming talent gathered together to celebrate the humanitarian accomplishments of some of ASCAP's most influential members while recognizing the next generation of music creators at the 2019 ASCAP Foundation Honors tonight at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Ro... 
Desmond Child Unveils First Single from Live Album
by Abigail Charpentier - September 27, 2019 The iconic Grammy-winning and Emmy nominated songwriter-producer Desmond Child has shared the first track, “Livin' On A Prayer” from his upcoming album DESMOND CHILD LIVE, available worldwide on October 25 via BMG. The track can be heard and serves as sneak preview to this new live album showcasing ... 
Diana Degarmo Second Studio Album GEMINI Out Today!
by A.A. Cristi - August 02, 2019 Singer, songwriter, and actress from stage to screen Diana DeGarmo will release her highly anticipated second studio album GEMINI on August 2, 2019 through Jimmy Buffett's new music label, Cherry Bomb Records.... 
VIDEO: Ariana Grande Performs With NSYNC, Nicki Minaj, an More at Coachella
by Stephi Wild - April 15, 2019 Last night, Ariana Grande took the stage at Coachella! Joining her were NSYNC, Nicki Minaj, and more, which sent social media into a frenzy!... 
Kix Brooks, Desmond Child, Luke Dick, Jamie Floyd, Laura Veltz to Headline 'The First And The Worst'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 28, 2019 The fifth annual “The First And The Worst”played to a packed house last night at Nashville's City Winery for an unforgettable evening of music. The one-of-a-kind event brought together Country Music Hall of Fame inductee and radio personality KIX BROOKS, Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated songwriter ... 
Music Health Alliance's 'The First And The Worst' Lineup Adds Kix Brooks And Luke Dick
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 12, 2019 Music Health Alliance (MHA) is excited to announce the addition of country music icon and radio personality KIX BROOKS and edgy storytelling hitmaker LUKE DICK to the 5th Annual “The First And The Worst” musical event at Nashville City Winery on March 26, 2019. The pair join previously announced G... 
BlackRock Announces 2018 Outdoor Summer Concert Series
by Macon Prickett - June 26, 2018 Lineup to include Maryland's own Martin O'Malley, 7-piece Irish rock band O'Malley's March. BlackRock Center for the Arts has officially announced their annual Summer Concert Series line up on their outdoor stage. Shows are free and will be held for five consecutive Saturdays at 7 pm beginning Ju... 
Songwriters Call On Senators To Support The Music Modernization Act During 'Stand With Songwriters' Advocacy Day
by Macon Prickett - May 16, 2018 Award-winning songwriters will convene on Capitol Hill tomorrow, May 17, to meet with elected officials as part of the annual American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers' (ASCAP) 'Stand with Songwriters' Advocacy Day. They will ask senators to cosponsor the Music Modernization Act, the bipar... 
Multi-Platinum Recording Artists NE-YO and Jermaine Dupri Join 2018 ASCAP I CREATE MUSIC Expo Lineup
by Macon Prickett - April 30, 2018 ASCAP has added multi-platinum songwriter and artist Ne-Yo and Grammy-winning artist-producer Jermaine Dupri to the 2018 ASCAP 'I Create Music' EXPO lineup, joining an illustrious roster of Hall of Famers and chart-topping music creators set to appear. The country's largest conference for music crea... 
Desmond Child, Lana Del Ray Win Big at 2018 ASCAP Pop Music Awards
by Tori Hartshorn - April 25, 2018 The ASCAP Pop Awards are always a good time, but this year's ceremony on April 23 was truly a night to remember. We gave out special honors to some of the brightest lights in music: iconic hitmaker Desmond Child (Founders Award), Portugal. The Man (Vanguard Award) and pop chanteuse Lana Del Rey (Glo... 
Lana Del Ray, Steve Mac, & Desmond Child Among Winners at The 35th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards
by Macon Prickett - April 24, 2018 ASCAP, the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers, hosted its 35th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards on Monday, April 23, recognizing four impressive songwriting talents with a 2018 ASCAP Pop Music Songwriter of the Year award, each for their individual achievement in crafting some of the ... |
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