Anderson Cooper Hosts Paul Williams Tribute Gala
Anderson Cooper will host Caron New York's annual gala on May 15th honoring Oscar-winning songwriter Paul Williams and business leader Juliana Terian at Cipriani 42nd...
ASCAP Reports Record Revenue of $1.335 Billion for 2021
ASCAP achieved record revenue of $1.335 billion in 2021, distributing over $1 billion to more than 850,000 songwriters and publishers for the fifth consecutive year....
Nicole George-Middleton Named ASCAP Foundation ED
Nicole George-Middleton has been appointed Executive Director of The ASCAP Foundation, continuing her role as SVP of Membership. She replaces retiring Colleen McDonough after serving...
Gary Clark Jr. – “Valley Of Last Resort”
Gary Clark Jr. teams up with Gustavo Santaolalla and Paul Williams for new collaborative track "Valley Of Last Resort."...
Songwriters Urge Senators to Support Music Modernization Act
Award-winning songwriters including Johntá Austin and Mike Love urge Senate support for the Music Modernization Act during ASCAP's Capitol Hill advocacy day....
Paul Williams Disappointed by DOJ Music Licensing Decision
ASCAP President Paul Williams expressed disappointment with the DOJ's 100% licensing proposal, calling it disruptive to songwriters' livelihoods in streaming....
ASCAP’s Music Advocacy Project for Licensing Reform
ASCAP launches Music Advocacy Project with five-point plan to reform outdated music licensing laws. Initiative aims to modernize copyright system for digital era....
ASCAP Hosts Capitol Hill Event on Music Licensing Reforms
ASCAP hosted a Capitol Hill panel discussion on modernizing music licensing laws for the digital age. Ne-Yo and industry leaders addressed streaming's impact on songwriter...
Yoko Ono Receives ASCAP Harry Chapin Award
Yoko Ono Lennon received the ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award for her 'Imagine There's No Hunger' campaign, which raised over $1 million for WhyHunger....
Anderson Cooper Hosts Gala Honoring Paul Williams
Anderson Cooper will host the Caron New York gala honoring Oscar-winning songwriter Paul Williams and business leader Juliana Terian on May 15th at Cipriani....
ASCAP Elects Board of Directors
ASCAP announces results of biennial Board of Directors election, with 24 writer and publisher members elected for two-year terms starting April 2013....
ASCAP Distributes $1.8M in Plus Awards
ASCAP distributed over $1.8 million in Plus Awards to nearly 3,100 songwriter and composer members for 2012-2013, providing crucial financial support to artists earning under...
ASCAP Reports Higher Royalties in 2012 Despite Radio Declines
ASCAP distributed over $827 million in royalties to songwriters and publishers in 2012, marking the fifth consecutive year exceeding $800 million despite radio industry revenue...