Artist of the Year

BRANDON LAKE NAMED ASCAP CHRISTIAN MUSIC SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR AT 45th ASCAP CHRISTIAN MUSIC AWARDS CELEBRATION

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, the only US PRO that operates on a not-for-profit basis, tonight honored the songwriters and publishers of Christian music's 25 most-performed songs of the past year at an exclusive celebration for its ASCAP Christian Music Award winners in Nashville.

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  • Lake will release his Coat of Many Colors LP on October 20.
  • Recorded and released by Katy Nichole, "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" was a #1 hit on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs and Christian Airplay charts.
  • Spencer and Jamie Rodgers, Vice President of Essential Music Publishing, the song's publisher, accepted the award.
  • For a complete list of ASCAP Christian Music Award winners: www.ascap.com/christianawards23 .

Winners Announced for the 2023 JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada

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Sunday, March 12, 2023

EDMONTON, AB, March 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) paid tribute to the artists and industry veterans at the top of Canada's music scene this evening at the 2023 JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada, inside the Edmonton Convention Centre.

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  • EDMONTON, AB, March 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) paid tribute to the artists and industry veterans at the top of Canada's music scene this evening at the 2023 JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada, inside the Edmonton Convention Centre.
  • FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS AT THE 2023 JUNO OPENING NIGHT AWARDS PRESENTED BY MUSIC CANADA INCLUDING BIOGRAPHIES AND IMAGES, GO TO WWW.JUNO AWARDS.CA .
  • The Weeknd has now amassed 21 wins in just a decade, surpassing the legendary Celine Dion and tying Bryan Adams as the second most decorated JUNO Award winner of all time.
  • Ron Sakamoto, renowned country music manager and promoter, was awarded the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award for his significant contributions to music and the artists who create it.

The first Artist of the Month selected in the BE OPEN Regional Art competition for emerging artists

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

LONDON, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BE OPEN Art, an online art gallery set up by BE OPEN think tank, a humanitarian initiative founded by international philanthropist Elena Baturina, summarized the first month of a new regional competition for emerging artists.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BE OPEN Art, an online art gallery set up by BE OPEN think tank, a humanitarian initiative founded by international philanthropist Elena Baturina, summarized the first month of a new regional competition for emerging artists.
  • By the majority of votes made by the visitors of BE OPEN Art online gallery in January, the title of Regional Artist of the Month goes to Christina Kyriacou , Cyprus.
  • The regional competition will run along the regular ongoing work of BE OPEN Art, whose experts select 20 artists every month, using online voting to name the Artist of the Month and the Artist of the Year.
  • Aiming to showcase and support emerging talents, BE OPEN Art selects artists at an early stage of their career - the project sees its mission in looking for the new influencers in the art scene.

The first Artist of the Month selected in the BE OPEN Regional Art competition for emerging artists

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

LONDON, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BE OPEN Art, an online art gallery set up by BE OPEN think tank, a humanitarian initiative founded by international philanthropist Elena Baturina, summarized the first month of a new regional competition for emerging artists.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BE OPEN Art, an online art gallery set up by BE OPEN think tank, a humanitarian initiative founded by international philanthropist Elena Baturina, summarized the first month of a new regional competition for emerging artists.
  • By the majority of votes made by the visitors of BE OPEN Art online gallery in January, the title of Regional Artist of the Month goes to Christina Kyriacou , Cyprus.
  • The regional competition will run along the regular ongoing work of BE OPEN Art, whose experts select 20 artists every month, using online voting to name the Artist of the Month and the Artist of the Year.
  • Aiming to showcase and support emerging talents, BE OPEN Art selects artists at an early stage of their career - the project sees its mission in looking for the new influencers in the art scene.

BE OPEN Art Launches New Format o f Regional Competition to Support Emerging Artists Worldwide

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

LONDON, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BE OPEN Art , an online art gallery set up by BE OPEN think tank, a humanitarian initiative founded by international entrepreneur and philanthropist Elena Baturina, launches a new competition for emerging artists, aimed to support those whose art best represents their regional, cultural and ethnic identities – BE OPEN Regional Art.

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  • LONDON, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BE OPEN Art , an online art gallery set up by BE OPEN think tank, a humanitarian initiative founded by international entrepreneur and philanthropist Elena Baturina, launches a new competition for emerging artists, aimed to support those whose art best represents their regional, cultural and ethnic identities – BE OPEN Regional Art.
  • Founder of BE OPEN Elena Baturina said, "We are thrilled to see how many remarkable emerging talents are featured in our BE OPEN Art gallery.
  • That is why our new trend of work will focus on areas with less developed art market, to support those artists.
  • BE OPEN Regional Art will facilitate them in getting deserved attention and an opportunity to have their say in the art and therefore affect lives of people who appreciate it.

BE OPEN Art Launches New Format o f Regional Competition to Support Emerging Artists Worldwide

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

LONDON, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BE OPEN Art, an online art gallery set up by BE OPEN think tank, a humanitarian initiative founded by international entrepreneur and philanthropist Elena Baturina, launches a new competition for emerging artists, aimed to support those whose art best represents their regional, cultural and ethnic identities – BE OPEN Regional Art.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BE OPEN Art, an online art gallery set up by BE OPEN think tank, a humanitarian initiative founded by international entrepreneur and philanthropist Elena Baturina, launches a new competition for emerging artists, aimed to support those whose art best represents their regional, cultural and ethnic identities – BE OPEN Regional Art.
  • Founder of BE OPEN Elena Baturina said, "We are thrilled to see how many remarkable emerging talents are featured in our BE OPEN Art gallery.
  • That is why our new trend of work will focus on areas with less developed art market, to support those artists.
  • BE OPEN Regional Art will facilitate them in getting deserved attention and an opportunity to have their say in the art and therefore affect lives of people who appreciate it.

TIWA SAVAGE, WIZKID, FIREBOY DML, ADEKUNLE GOLD, DAVIDO, & MORE TO PERFORM AT THE 15TH ANNUAL HEADIES AWARDS

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

ATLANTA, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in its 15-year history, The Headies brings the most influential, important, and impactful Afrobeats talent to the United States as part of the preeminent Nigerian music awards ceremony's stateside debut. Taking place on September 4th at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA at 5 PM ET, the star-studded lineup includes Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, FireBoyDML, Adekunle Gold, Davido, Flavour, Kcee, Buju, Lojay, Goya Menor, Cohbams, 2Baba, Joeboy, Rugier, Olamide, Asake and more to be announced.

Key Points: 
  • This year, the award show boasts three new international categories including Artist of the Year, Best Inspiration Single, and Digital Artist of the Year.
  • For more details on the 15th annual Headies Awards, please visit https://theheadies.com/ .
  • He is CEO of Smooth Productions, an entertainment firm that organizes The Headies awards show and publishes weekly Hip Hop World Magazine.
  • In October of 2013, The Net magazine listed Animashaun as one of the most influential people in Nigerian Entertainment.

National Theatre Live in partnership with Empire Street Productions broadcasts Jodie Comer in her West End debut Prima Facie from the Harold Pinter Theatre to cinemas worldwide, presented by Fathom Events and BY Experience

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

The National Theatre empowers artists and craftspeople to make world-leading work, investing in talent and developing new productions with a wide range of theatre companies at its New Work Department.

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  • The National Theatre empowers artists and craftspeople to make world-leading work, investing in talent and developing new productions with a wide range of theatre companies at its New Work Department.
  • BY Experience , pioneer of global live cinema events, presents the most in-demand arts events in cinemas.
  • Since 2009, BY Experience helped launch and continues to distribute National Theatre Live to cinemas and other venues globally (excluding the UK and China).
  • BY Experience is the Worldwide Distribution Representative of the Metropolitan Opera's award-winning and critically acclaimed Live in HD series (from 2005 to the present).

INSPIRING SOCIAL MEDIA SENSATION AND INDIE MUSIC ARTIST AUTI SIGNS WITH PIVOTAL RECORDS DIVISION OF PIVOTAL MOMENTS MEDIA

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viral music sensation AUTI, with 400 million + views of her "Shallow" duet with her father, announces studio sessions and upcoming EP in signing with Pivotal Moments Media (PMM), Pivotal Records division. The deal signals Auti's commitment to using her platform as an advocate for suicide prevention and mental health.  The partnership includes new recordings, co-writing projects, and advocacy for brands and non-profits focused on ending mental health stigma helping more young feel safe and supported in asking for help.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viral music sensation AUTI, with 400 million + views of her "Shallow" duet with her father, announces studio sessions and upcoming EP in signing with Pivotal Moments Media (PMM), Pivotal Records division.
  • I love hearing from people around the world that my music is something they can relate to and derive comfort from.
  • I'm thrilled to work with Pivotal Records at this early stage in my career to reach more people," said AUTI.
  • Her signing with Pivotal Moments follows the organization's recently announced deal with Multi-platinum country music recording artist Ty Herndon.

INSPIRING SOCIAL MEDIA SENSATION AND INDIE MUSIC ARTIST AUTI SIGNS WITH PIVOTAL MOMENTS MEDIA

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viral music sensation AUTI, with 400 million + views of her "Shallow" duet with father, announces studio sessions and upcoming EP in signing with Pivotal Moments Media (PMM). The deal signals Auti's commitment to using her platform as an advocate for suicide prevention and mental health. The partnership includes new recordings, co-writing projects, and advocacy for brands and non-profits focused on ending mental health stigma helping more young feel safe and supported in asking for help.

Key Points: 
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viral music sensation AUTI, with 400 million + views of her "Shallow" duet with father, announces studio sessions and upcoming EP in signing with Pivotal Moments Media (PMM).
  • Her signing with Pivotal Moments follows the organization's recently announced deal with Multi-platinum country music recording artist Ty Herndon.
  • In 2021, Auti won "Artist of the Year '' at The Josie Awards, which is the largest independent artist award show globally.
  • Pivotal Moments Media recognizes that many people do not get the information and education to identify and cope with mental health issues early enough.