Songwriter

Johnny Cash’s Songwriting Takes Center Stage on New Album, Songwriter, Made From Previously Unreleased 1993 Recordings

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Dienstag, April 23, 2024
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And it is this truism of his father’s that let guide him every step of the way when making Songwriter.

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  • And it is this truism of his father’s that let guide him every step of the way when making Songwriter.
  • Johnny was a fan of Taylor’s ever since he performed on the first season of “The Johnny Cash Show” in 1971.
  • Johnny revisits a lesser-known gem of his with “Sing It Pretty Sue,” originally released in 1962 on The Sound of Johnny Cash.
  • I think he'd be really proud of it.”
    Ultimately, Songwriter is all about putting the spotlight back on Johnny’s songwriting.

Winners Announced for the 2024 JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada

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Sonntag, März 24, 2024
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Special honours presented to Chip Sutherland (Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award) and performances from Aqyila, Begonia, Jah'Mila, Lili-Ann De Francesco and LU KALA.

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  • Special honours presented to Chip Sutherland (Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award) and performances from Aqyila, Begonia, Jah'Mila, Lili-Ann De Francesco and LU KALA.
  • HALIFAX, NS, March 23, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) celebrated the artists and industry veterans at the top of Canada's music scene this evening at the 2024 JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada, at the Halifax Convention Centre.
  • The industry event was co-hosted by Aba Amuquandoh and Damhnait Doyle, featuring the presentation of 40+ JUNO Awards including Chip Sutherland receiving the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award.
  • FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS AT THE 2024 JUNO OPENING NIGHT AWARDS, GO TO WWW.JUNOAWARDS.CA .

THE LEGENDARY DORINDA CLARK-COLE OF THE CLARK SISTERS TO BE HONORED AS A TRAILBLAZER OF GOSPEL AT THE 2024 BMI TRAILBLAZERS OF GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS

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Donnerstag, Februar 22, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will pay tribute to the songwriters and publishers behind the best in Gospel at the 2024 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards, held at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, March 28th. Gospel legend and world-renowned evangelist Dorinda Clark-Cole will receive the evening's highest honor as a Trailblazer of Gospel in recognition of her illustrious career spanning over 50 years and incomparable influence on the genre and beyond. Jonathan McReynolds will receive the BMI Champion Award for his exceptional artistry and impact on Gospel music, marking the first time this accolade has been presented at this ceremony. The private event will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O'Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton.

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  • The private event will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O'Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton.
  • "We're thrilled to be recognizing our BMI family of songwriters and publishers for their contributions to Gospel music and the Gospel community," said Brewton.
  • The Clark Sisters are among the legends of Gospel, and Dorinda's distinctive jazzy sound lends a unique brilliance to the group.
  • Dorinda Clark-Cole, known as the "Rose of Gospel Music," is a multiple award-winning singer/songwriter, a talk show host, and world-renowned evangelist.

Recording Academy® Producers & Engineers Wing® and Songwriters & Composers Wing™ to Join Forces During GRAMMY® Week for “A Celebration of Craft” Honoring Leslie Ann Jones

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Dienstag, Januar 9, 2024
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A Celebration of Craft will honor Leslie Ann Jones, a seven-time GRAMMY winner and the first woman Chair of the Recording Academy’s Board of Trustees (1999-2001), who has spent over 40 years in the industry as a recording and mixing engineer and record producer.

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  • A Celebration of Craft will honor Leslie Ann Jones, a seven-time GRAMMY winner and the first woman Chair of the Recording Academy’s Board of Trustees (1999-2001), who has spent over 40 years in the industry as a recording and mixing engineer and record producer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240109227637/en/
    Leslie Ann Jones (Photo Credit: Steve Jennings)
    “I’m so excited for our Producers & Engineers and Songwriters & Composers Wings to come together for A Celebration of Craft later this month,” said Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy.
  • Media RSVP for A Celebration Of Craft is mandatory, and space is limited.
  • Media assets for GRAMMY season and events can be found here .

Alliance Entertainment’s AMPED Distribution Celebrates 10 Years of Business with Impressive 24 Grammy™ Nominations

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Donnerstag, Dezember 14, 2023
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In its 10th year of operation, AMPED has achieved a record-breaking 24 Grammy nominations for 19 artists, highlighting the company's commitment to championing independent music and empowering artists to succeed.

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  • In its 10th year of operation, AMPED has achieved a record-breaking 24 Grammy nominations for 19 artists, highlighting the company's commitment to championing independent music and empowering artists to succeed.
  • “We are incredibly proud of our artists and their nominations for the 2024 Grammy Awards,” said Jeff Walker, CEO and CFO of Alliance Entertainment.
  • “This is a testament to their hard work, talent, and dedication, as well as the support of our team at AMPED.
  • The AMPED roster boasts exceptional talent across diverse genres, reflected in the wide range of Grammy categories in which they received nominations.

Jon Platt to Receive GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons® Honor at the 2024 Pre-GRAMMY® Gala

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Donnerstag, Dezember 7, 2023
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Commended for his indisputable impact on the music business, Sony Music Publishing Chairman and CEO Jon Platt is the 2024 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons® honoree.

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  • Commended for his indisputable impact on the music business, Sony Music Publishing Chairman and CEO Jon Platt is the 2024 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons® honoree.
  • The Recording Academy® and Clive Davis will celebrate Platt’s achievements at the renowned Pre-GRAMMY® Gala on Sat, Feb. 3, 2024, the evening preceding the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards®.
  • In 2005, he launched The Big Jon Platt Scholarship Program for college-bound students from his Denver community in Montbello.
  • For the past decade, the invitation-only Pre-GRAMMY Gala has included a presentation to honor industry luminaries through the Recording Academy's GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons award.

Fifty Percent of Recording Academy®’s 2023 New Member Class Are People of Color

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Donnerstag, November 30, 2023
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A record-breaking 2,400+ diverse music creators have joined the Recording Academy® as part of the organization’s 2023 New Member Class.

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  • A record-breaking 2,400+ diverse music creators have joined the Recording Academy® as part of the organization’s 2023 New Member Class.
  • Full statistics surrounding the demographics of the new class can be found here , and a snapshot of the Recording Academy’s 2023 DEI initiatives can be found here .
  • Like the GRAMMY Awards®, the Recording Academy’s membership model is community-driven and peer-reviewed to create a more diverse and engaged membership base that represents all corners of the music industry.
  • Voting Members, including those welcomed in the 2023 new class, are eligible to vote for the GRAMMY Awards.

From the Backwoods to the Top Shelf

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Dienstag, Oktober 24, 2023
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LEWISBURG, Ky., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyler Wood has expanded beyond Album Sales and TV Ratings. The Country Music Singer-Songwriter and former Cast Member of Discovery Channel Reality TV show "Moonshiners" is making waves in the world of Craft Distilling. Tyler has taken his Family's nearly 200 years of Whiskey Heritage and has built a State-of-the-Art 10,000 square foot Craft Whiskey Distillery in his native Lewisburg, Kentucky. It's a proud moment for Tyler, carrying forth the Wood Family Legacy as his Whiskey is about to hit the shelves Statewide in Kentucky.

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  • Tyler himself did a tour in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom as a Department of Defense Contractor.
  • Today, Tyler is looking to bring his Top Shelf Whiskey product line to market for several reasons.
  • Tylers' White Whiskey is a bartenders' friend, reminiscent of a Top Shelf Tequila and at 103 Proof makes a Great Mixer.
  • "Next year, some of the Finest Bourbon in Kentucky will be bottled and it's going to turn a few heads," said Tyler.

MATRACA BERG TO BE HONORED WITH BMI ICON AWARD AT THE 71st ANNUAL BMI COUNTRY AWARDS ON NOV. 7TH

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Mittwoch, Oktober 4, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will recognize the unparalleled career of groundbreaking songwriter Matraca Berg by presenting her with the BMI Icon Award during the 71st annual BMI Country Awards to be held at BMI's Nashville office on Nov. 7th. BMI's President and CEO, Mike O' Neill will host the event with Nashville's VP of Creative, Clay Bradley.

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  • BMI's President and CEO, Mike O' Neill will host the event with Nashville's VP of Creative, Clay Bradley.
  • BMI will also reveal the Country Songwriter of the Year, Country Song of the Year and Country Publisher of the Year, while celebrating the top songwriters and music publishers behind this past year's 50 most-performed songs in Country music during their annual invitation-only event.
  • The BMI Icon Award is given to exceptional songwriters in recognition of their unique and indelible influence on music makers over many generations.
  • A special thank you to BMI's longtime partners Crown Royal and George Dickel as well as its new partner WP Global Private Equity Partners for supporting the 71st annual BMI Country Awards.

Top Songwriters and Composers Urge Congress to Protect the Rights of American Music Creators During ASCAP "Stand with Songwriters" Advocacy Day on September 21

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Mittwoch, September 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning songwriters and composers will convene on Capitol Hill tomorrow, September 21, to meet with elected officials as part of the annual American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers' (ASCAP) "Stand with Songwriters" Advocacy Day. They will urge Members of Congress to protect the rights of American music creators and defend the value of music in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).

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  • They will urge Members of Congress to protect the rights of American music creators and defend the value of music in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
  • "True music comes from deep within our souls; it's human-first, heart songs, revealing and often healing our human condition," said ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams.
  • "Now we need Congress to put humans first, stand with songwriters and protect our rights to our own musical works.
  • ASCAP's congressional meetings will follow tonight's "We Write the Songs" concert at The Library of Congress, sponsored by The ASCAP Foundation.