Here's a rundown of the ASCAP winners from last night. In case you're like me and thinking what the heck are the ASCAPs and why do I keep seeing them everywhere? They are the awards for country music's top songwriters and music publishers and stands for the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Now you're in the know (and I'm in the know too).
A few of the artists in attendance included Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, LeAnn Rimes, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles, Dierks Bentley, Kelly Clarkson, Martina McBride, Brooks & Dunn, Billy Currington, John Rich, Jimmy Wayne, Eric Church, Emerson Drive, Kenny Loggins, Melissa Manchester, Radney Foster, Darryl Worley, Joey & Rory, Sarah Johns, David Nail, J.D. Souther, Keni Thomas, Jonathan Singleton and Lane Turner. If you'd like to see some great pictures of the attendees on the red carpet there are a bunch here.
1. Reba was the woman of the evening and was awarded the Golden Note Award, sort of like the lifetime achievement award.
2. ASCAP Songwriter of the Year: Dave Berg was honored for "Don't Make Me" (Blake Shelton), "It's Good To Be Us" (Bucky Covington), "Moments," (Emerson Drive), "These Are My People" (Rodney Atkins) and "What Kinda Gone" (Chris Cagle).
3. ASCAP Songwriter/Artist of the Year: Alan Jackson for "A Woman's Love" and "Small Town Southern Man."
4. ASCAP Country Song of the Year: "Good Directions" written by Rachel Thibodeau. Published by Castle Street Music and Dan Hodges Music.
5. ASCAP Publisher of the Year: EMI Music Publishing for "How Long," "Never Wanted Nothing More," "Small Town Southern Man," "Online," "Lost In This Moment," "Letter To Me," "Laughed Until We Cried," "The More I Drink," "Lucky Man," "All-American Girl," "Ticks" and "Stronger Woman."
6. The ASCAP Partners In Music Award for contribution toward the promotion and support of songwriters, musicians and artists while expanding the reach of Country Music was awarded to Great American Country (GAC).
7. The Silver Circle honor in recognition of 25 years or more of ASCAP membership was awarded to Tony Arata, Jess Leary, Lyle Lovett, J.D. Martin, Reba McEntire, Tim Mensy, Buddy Miller, David Lee Murphy, Lisa Palas, Alice Randall and Brent Rowan.
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