ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers Award

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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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

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.

ASCAP CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH WEEKLY SERIES OF EMERGING R&B ARTISTS COVERING HISTORY'S MOST POWERFUL BLACK ANTHEMS, FEATURING J ROME, MOXIE KNOX, SHA'LEAH NIKOLE AND KADEEM NICHOLS

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) reveals plans to celebrate Black History Month with a series of weekly performances from rising ASCAP R&B artists and songwriters J Rome, Moxie Knox, Sha'Leah Nikole and Kadeem Nichols. Each week, the featured artist will cover one of history's most powerful Black empowerment songs that was written or co-written by ASCAP members. The series kicks off Tuesday, February 7, with weekly performances through Tuesday, February 28. The performances can be viewed on ASCAP's YouTube and @ASCAP and @ASCAPUrban Instagram.

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  • Each week, the featured artist will cover one of history's most powerful Black empowerment songs that was written or co-written by ASCAP members.
  • The series kicks off Tuesday, February 7, with weekly performances through Tuesday, February 28.
  • The performances can be viewed on ASCAP's YouTube and @ASCAP and @ASCAPUrban Instagram.
  • J Rome is the winner of ABC's singing competition Duets' and also appeared on FOX's I Can See Your Voice.

2nd Annual ASCAP Foundation Silent Auction Kicks Off Online With Exclusive Items Donated by Olivia Rodrigo, Selena Gomez, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini, Ashanti, The Chainsmokers, Kevin Durant, Quincy Jones, Diane Keaton, Stephen Schwartz, Paul Willia

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  The ASCAP Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting American music creators, launches its second annual silent auction to benefit its efforts to nurture the next generation of music creators. Artists from across the musical spectrum have contributed items for bid including three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo; singer-songwriter and actress Selena Gomez; Canadian singer Shawn Mendes and multiplatinum co-writer Scott Harris; R&B star Ashanti, Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, The Prince of Egypt); Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning songwriter Paul Williams; iconic musician, composer and producer Quincy Jones; country music stars Alan Jackson, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini, Carly Pearce and Old Dominion; superstar DJs Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix and Dillon Francis; chart-topping DJ duo The Chainsmokers; film and musical theater super duo Pasek & Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land) as well as NBA champion Kevin Durant and Oscar-winning actress and author Diane Keaton.

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  • The auction takes place online at https://www.charitybuzz.com/support/ASCAPFoundation from today through December 16.
  • Founded in 1975, The ASCAP Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting American music creators and encouraging their development through music education, talent development and humanitarian programs.
  • Included in these are songwriting workshops, grants, scholarships, awards, recognition and community outreach programs.
  • The ASCAP Foundation is supported by contributions from ASCAP members and from music lovers throughout the United States.

Dolly Parton, Woody Guthrie, Film Composer Max Steiner, Jazz Pianist Mary Lou Williams, and "Songpoet" Eric Andersen Are Among Subjects of 53rd ASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Award-Winning Music Books, Articles, Liner Notes and Broadcasts

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

A Special Recognition Awardis givento Ted Olson for Doc Watson's-- Life's Work: A Retrospective on Craft Recordings.

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  • A Special Recognition Awardis givento Ted Olson for Doc Watson's-- Life's Work: A Retrospective on Craft Recordings.
  • The "Loved the Liner Notes" Award was established in 2016 and is funded by Paul Williams, President of The ASCAP Foundation.
  • Founded in 1975, The ASCAP Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting American music creators and encouraging their development through music education and talent development programs.
  • The ASCAP Foundation is supported by contributions from ASCAP members and from music lovers throughout the United States.

THE ASCAP FOUNDATION HONORS CHAMPION NEXT GENERATION OF COMPOSERS AND SONGWRITERS ON DECEMBER 14 VIRTUAL EVENT

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Monday, December 13, 2021

Concurrently, The ASCAP Foundation is hosting a virtual holiday auction to raise funds for its educational programs, featuring donations from top ASCAP members including Billie Eilish, Lil Baby, Ne-Yo, Chris Stapletonand more.

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  • Concurrently, The ASCAP Foundation is hosting a virtual holiday auction to raise funds for its educational programs, featuring donations from top ASCAP members including Billie Eilish, Lil Baby, Ne-Yo, Chris Stapletonand more.
  • Later, musical theatre legend Stephen Schwartz will bestow lyricists Jason Ma and Daniel Mertzlufft with ASCAP Foundation Harold Adamson Lyric Awards for musical theatre.
  • "It is a privilege for The ASCAP Foundation to champion these remarkable emerging songwriters and composers," said ASCAP Foundation Executive Director Nicole George-Middleton.
  • The ASCAP Foundation is supported by contributions from ASCAP members and from music lovers throughout the United States.

Billie Eilish, Finneas, Lil Baby, Ne-Yo, John Mellencamp, blackbear, Chris Stapleton And Paul Williams Support The ASCAP Foundation By Donating One-of-a-kind Experiences And Items For Virtual Silent Auction

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Grammy-winning R&B songwriter, artist and producer Ne-Yo prepares a personalized video to commemorate an occasion chosen by the winning bidder.

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  • Grammy-winning R&B songwriter, artist and producer Ne-Yo prepares a personalized video to commemorate an occasion chosen by the winning bidder.
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    16-time CMA Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Chris Stapleton donates a signed bottle of E.H. Taylor Jr.
  • BET provides hotel, airfare and two tickets to its upcoming 2022 BET Awards and BET Experience in downtown Los Angeles.
  • The ASCAP Foundation is supported by contributions from ASCAP members and from music lovers throughout the United States.

Music Journalism, Liner Notes and Broadcasts on Midnight Cowboy Soundtrack, 1969 Memphis Blues Festival, Master Musicians of Jajouka, Racial Discrimination in Orchestras & More Win 52nd Annual ASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awards

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

The Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Award for an articlein the concert music field goes to Aaron Flagg for his AmericanOrchestras.org story, " Anti-Black Discrimination in American Orchestras."

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  • The Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Award for an articlein the concert music field goes to Aaron Flagg for his AmericanOrchestras.org story, " Anti-Black Discrimination in American Orchestras."
  • The "Loved the Liner Notes" Award was established in 2016 and is funded by Paul Williams, President of The ASCAP Foundation.
  • TheASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awardsjudging panelfor 2021was comprised of ASCAP members Michelle DiBucci, Paul Yeon Lee, Terry Radigan and Dom Flemons.
  • The ASCAP Foundation is supported by contributions from ASCAP members and from music lovers throughout the United States.

The ASCAP Foundation And Newport Festivals Foundation Tap Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award Recipients Clint Bleil And Giveton Gelin For Virtual Performances

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Starting today, The Newport Jazz Festival, one of the world's most respected showcases for jazz, is featuring on its Newport Sessions website ( https://newportfestivals.org/sessions ) performances by composer and saxophonist Clint Bleil and composer and trumpeter Giveton Gelin, both recipients of The ASCAP Foundation Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award.

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  • Starting today, The Newport Jazz Festival, one of the world's most respected showcases for jazz, is featuring on its Newport Sessions website ( https://newportfestivals.org/sessions ) performances by composer and saxophonist Clint Bleil and composer and trumpeter Giveton Gelin, both recipients of The ASCAP Foundation Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award.
  • Williams said: "Our partnership with Newport Festivals Foundation is so important and we are excited to work together again to showcase two of our Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award recipients.
  • Artistic Director of the Newport Jazz Festival, Christian McBridesays, "I'd like to congratulate Giveton Gelin and Clint Bleil, who are among the many outstanding recipients of the 2020 and 2021 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards.
  • The Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awardswere established by The ASCAP Foundation in 2002 to encourage gifted jazz composers up to the age of 30.