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April 19, 2012 12:51 ET | Source: ASCAP

ASCAP Celebrates the Songwriters Behind Pop Music's Biggest Hits at 29th Annual Awards Ceremony in Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - Apr 19, 2012) - ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) hosted its 29th Annual Pop Music Awards tonight at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel...
March 22, 2012 11:00 ET | Source: ASCAP

Trent Reznor to Receive ASCAP Golden Note Award at the 29th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards Event April 18

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Mar 22, 2012) - The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will honor revolutionary songwriter and composer Trent Reznor with the prestigious ASCAP...
March 08, 2012 10:00 ET | Source: ASCAP

ASCAP Reports Increased Revenues in 2011

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Mar 8, 2012) - ASCAP, the global leader in performance rights royalty collections and advocacy on behalf of songwriters, composers and copyright owners, today announced...
February 29, 2012 10:00 ET | Source: ASCAP

First Round of Featured Panelists for 7th Annual ASCAP "I Create Music" Expo Announced

NEW YORK, NY and LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - Feb 29, 2012) - ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) has announced the initial lineup of panelists and programming for...
February 16, 2012 11:00 ET | Source: ASCAP

Carly Simon to Be Honored at 29th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards Ceremony

LOS ANGELES, CA and NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Feb 16, 2012) - ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) will honor Carly Simon with the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award during...
January 12, 2012 10:00 ET | Source: ASCAP

David Gray, Ingrid Michaelson, The All-American Rejects, Garland Jeffreys, James McCartney and Josh Kelley Among Top Talent Performing at 2012 Sundance ASCAP Music Cafe

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Jan 12, 2012) - ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) is pleased to announce its lineup of events for the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Park...
December 20, 2011 10:00 ET | Source: ASCAP

"Sleigh Ride" Still on Top of ASCAP's Most-Played Holiday Songs List With Airplay Data Updated Through Mid-December

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Dec 20, 2011) - Nothing raises peoples' spirits -- and inspires shoppers' zeal for finding the perfect gift -- like holiday music. That's why radio stations around the...
December 07, 2011 17:00 ET | Source: The ASCAP Foundation

Broadway Great Stephen Schwartz Honored With ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers Award at 16th Annual ASCAP Foundation Awards & Scholarships Ceremonies in Manhattan

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Dec 7, 2011) - The ASCAP Foundation honored composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz for his lifetime contributions to the Musical Theater with The ASCAP Foundation Richard...
December 06, 2011 11:05 ET | Source: ASCAP

ASCAP Members Kick-Start the Holiday Music Season With the Top Ten Most-Played Songs

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Dec 6, 2011) - Nothing raises peoples' spirits -- and inspires shoppers' zeal for finding the perfect gift -- like holiday music. That's why radio stations around the...
December 05, 2011 11:05 ET | Source: ASCAP

ASCAP and the Radio Music License Committee Announce Settlement in Principle

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Dec 5, 2011) - The Radio Music License Committee (RMLC) and The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) today announced a settlement in principle...