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ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, the only nonprofit organization in the United States, honored the songwriters and publishers of the 25 most-performed Christian music songs of the past year at an exclusive celebration tonight for the ASCAP Christian Music Award winners in Nashville.
Highest awards were given to:
● Christian Music Songwriter of the Year: Brandon Lake
● ASCAP Golden Note Award: Matthew West
● Christian Music Song of the Year: “In Jesus Name (God of Possible),” David Spencer, David Spencer Songs, Essential Music Publishing LLC
● Christian Music Publisher of the Year: Capitol CMG Publishing
This is artist and songwriter Brandon Lake’s first honor as ASCAP songwriter of the year with five most played songs: “Ain’t Nobody,” “Gratitude,” “Honey in the Rock,” “Same God” and “This Is Our God.” “. ” A Grammy Award-winning artist for his work with Maverick City Music, Lake leads the upcoming Dove Awards nominations with 11 total nominations, including Artist of the Year, three Song of the Year nominations for tracks where He was nominated for four Worship Recorded Song of the Year nominations, where he also served as a co-writer. Lake will release his LP Coat of Many Colors on October 20th. Jackie Patillo, president and CEO of the Gospel Music Association, congratulated Lake during a video tribute at the party.
Following personal remarks from film star Dennis Quaid (who recently released Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners), ASCAP Chairman and President Paul Williams presented artist and songwriter Matthew West with the ASCAP Golden Note Award, a special honor for songwriters and composers and artists who have achieved exceptional career milestones. A five-time Grammy nominee, West has had tracks from Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, Casting Crowns (including consecutive No. 1 singles), Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant, among others, and has garnered 30 No. 1 songs as an artist and/or songwriter. Amy Grant, Anne Wilson, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns singer Mark Hall, AJ Pruis and Tim Tebow shared recorded congratulatory messages marking the occasion.
As a songwriter and producer, David Spencer – co-writer of Song of the Year “In Jesus Name (God of Possible)” – has amassed over a quarter of a billion streams and has held the top spots on the Billboard and iTunes charts in multiple genres. “In Jesus Name (God of Possible)” was recorded and released by Katy Nichole and was a No. 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.
The ASCAP Christian Music Publisher of the Year Award was presented to Capitol CMG Publishing for a remarkable 21 pointsst Year in a row with an impressive 10 award-winning titles, including: “Build a Boat” (performed by Colton Dixon), “New Creation” (Mac Powell), “Same God” (Elevation Worship feat. Jonsal Barrientes), “See Me Through It (Brandon Heath) and “Sunday Sermons” (Anne Wilson). Capitol CMG Executive Vice President Casey McGinty, VP Administration and Operations Kent Draughon, and SVP A&R Karrie Dawley accepted the award on behalf of their team.
The party was hosted by Williams, Vice President of Nashville Membership Mike Sistad and Nashville Assistant Vice President, Strategic Services Kele Currier, in front of a crowd of respected songwriters, Christian music stars and music industry executives. Notable songwriters and artists in attendance included Rachael Lampa, Colby Wedgeworth and Ben Glover.
For a complete list of ASCAP Christian Music Award winners, visit: www.ascap.com/
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