Sunday, 12 November 2017

The 55th Annual ASCAP Awards


ASCAP Awards honor composers, authors, publishers
Dierks Bentley’s “Somewhere on a Beach” Takes Song of the Year
Ashley Gorley crowned ASCAP Country Music Songwriter of the Year for an unprecedented fifth time
Matthew Ramsey (Old Dominion) Receives Songwriter/Artist of the Year
Warner/Chappell Earns Publisher of the Year
Rodney Crowell received the ASCAP Founders Award.
Kelsea Ballerini earns the ASCAP Vanguard Award

On November 6, 2017 country’s brightest lights lit up the Ryman Auditorium for the 55th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards in Nashville. The event brought out a who’s who of country hitmakers and luminaries with performances that honored their most performed country songs of 2016.
ASCAP 2017-55th Annual Country Music Awards-Ashley Gorley-Songwriter of the Year.




















Honorees at the ASCAP Country Music Awards
Founders Award: Rodney Crowell
Vanguard Award: Kelsea Ballerini
Songwriter of the Year: Ashley Gorley
Songwriter-Artist of the Year: Matthew Ramsey
Publisher of the Year: Warner/Chappell Music Publishing
Partners in Music Award: Varnell Enterprises
Song of the Year: "Somewhere on a Beach," written by Michael Tyler, Jaron Boyer, Alexander Palmer, Dave Kuncio and Josh Mirenda; performed by Dierks Bentley

Top Five Songs of the Year:
"Lights Come On," written by Brian Kelley, Tyler Hubbard, Jordan Schmidt, Jimmy Robbins, Brad Warren and Brett Warren; performed by Jason Aldean
"May We All," written by Rodney Clawson and Jamie Moore; performed by Florida Georgia Line featuring Tim McGraw
"Snapback," written by Brad Tursi, Matthew Ramsey and Trevor Rosen ; performed by Old Dominion
"Wanna Be That Song," written by Brett Eldredge, Ross Copperman and Scooter Carusoe; performed by Brett Eldredge
"Somewhere on a Beach," written by Michael Tyler, Jaron Boyer, Alexander Palmer, Dave Kuncio and Josh Mirenda; performed by Dierks Bentley

Dierks Bentley took home Song Of The Year for “Somewhere on a Beach”

Matthew Ramsey of Old Dominion received Songwriter/Artist of the Year for the two songs he recorded with his band Old Dominion (“Snapback” and “Song for Another Time”) and his hit for Sam Hunt, “Make You Miss Me.”

 Ashley Gorley (Image) was named Songwriter of the Year for his fifth time for his nine award-winning songs.

The year's top five songs were also recognized and performed. They were introduced by special presenters including LANCO, Midland, Carly Pearce, The Sisterhood and Seth Ennis.
The evening, which ASCAP president and chairman of the board Paul Williams described as "a celebration of music’s unique ability to lift us up when we need it most," was peppered with performances.

Americana and country pioneer Rodney Crowell was honoured with performances of three of his classic country songs before receiving the ASCAP Founders Award.
Rodney Crowell honored by ASCAP
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Keith Urban performed “You Won,” followed by Vince Gill, who played "’Til I Gain Control Again" and "Oklahoma Borderline." Gill, told the crowd of songwriters about the time that he and Crowell dressed up as women for a music video they did together.
"He looked like Bette Davis on crack cocaine," Gill joked. "I looked like my granny."

Jimmy Webb performed "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," the song he wrote for the late Glen Campbell
Dierks Bentley performed Song of the Year "Somewhere on a Beach" with songwriters Dave Kuncio and Josh Mirenda
Brett Young performed “Sleep Without You.”
ASCAP honored concert promoter Varnell Enterprises with its Partners in Music Award, in recognition of their ongoing support of ASCAP songwriters and artists.
Warner/Chappell Music Publishing was named Publisher of the Year. ASCAP’s Matthews presented the award to W/C CEO Jon Platt and EVP Ben Vaughn. The company published a record-setting 24 of the most-performed ASCAP country songs of 2016, and earned the top publisher award for the fifth consecutive year.
Kelsea Ballerini earned the ASCAP Vanguard Award ASCAP’s Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Matthews and Grammy Award-winning hit songwriter Hillary Lindsey presented the award. (below)


County music’s darling Kelsea surprised the industry crowd treating them to "In Between" from her brand new album, UNAPOLOGETICALLY.
She shared on Instagram: Songwriting is forever my favorite part, and the first part, of what I get to do and the journey i get to go on. thank you ASCAP for making me feel like that is heard and valued tonight with the Vanguard Award. and thank you to Hillary Lindsey for presenting it with the kindest words. full heart. -



Stephanie Langston News 2 presenter talked with Ballerini on the red carpet about the honor.

 ASCAP 2017 FASHION
Carly Pearce – The 27-year old Big Machine Records and “Every Little Thing” singer wore a Sachin & Babi Susie Ball Gown Regular price ($1,116; Product Detail). It features a black point d'esprit bodice and printed silk organza ball skirt. The bodice is embroidered with black flowers that are pile-cut for texture. They are inspired by Indian kalamkari. Print is toile du jouy design with birds and flowers. Sheer bodice has nude chiffon lining at bust for modesty, and has back zipper. -
She added EFFY Jewelry | Amber Lehman (Stylist) Tarryn Feldman (Makeup & Hair).
ASCAP arrivals: Carly Pearce wearing Sachin & Babi



























Kelsea Ballerini - The 24-year-old singer put on a leggy display in a dress with a thigh-high split as she arrived at the ASCAP Country Music Awards on Monday. The Stilettos hitmaker looked absolutely gorgeous in a strapless black number featuring a shimmering bronze skirt with a thigh-high split.
ASCAP arrivals: Kelsea Ballerini | Photo Credit: Source: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images North America)



































The opening showed off her svelte legs and a pair of black leather heels. Her blonde tresses were worn down in a middle part as she let her natural looks show with complimentary make-up. Read more: Daily Mail
Her fiancé country singer Morgan Evans, 32, rocked all black including suit, shirt and suede boots (Image). The Aussie musician's hair was disheveled as he sported some scruff while posing with his famous fiancee.
The Sisterhood Band – Country duo, comprised of Alyssa Bonagura and Ruby Stewart, signed with SONY MUSIC NASHVILLE (SMN) in June.
They presented at their first award show, they shared: Thanks ASCAP for having us and supporting the songwriters!!!

ASCAP arrivals: The Sisterhood | Photo Credit: Source: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images North America)




































Ruby Stewart – She wore a Free People jumpsuit with a Boho black top and shawl.
Alyssa Bonagura - Wore a Nick Fouquet hat and Girl On A Vine bottoms (online bohemian luxe  BLACKSTAR ($268.00; Product Detail) Stunning Black Sequin flares! Insanely gorgeous Art Deco pattern on spandex mesh. Super flattering cut on these fitting snugly to the knee where the flare starts. They are also available: PURPLE RAIN ($268.00, Product Detail). Sourced from The Showroom (1212 8th Avenue South in Nashville)

Jillian Jacqueline – The Big Loud Records singer songwriter wore a halve sleeve V plunge gown with white embroidered detailing and piping adding blue booties and a bright red lippie.

More photos on Twitter at #ASCAPCountry
and ASCAP (Facebook Gallery Photos)


About ASCAP
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers of every kind of music. ASCAP's mission is to license and promote the music of its members and foreign affiliates, obtain fair compensation for the public performance of their works and to distribute the royalties that it collects based upon those performances. ASCAP members write the world's best-loved music and ASCAP has pioneered the efficient licensing of that music to hundreds of thousands of enterprises who use it to add value to their business - from bars, restaurants and retail, to radio, TV and cable, to Internet, mobile services and more. The ASCAP license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. With more than 640,000 members representing more than 10 million copyrighted works, ASCAP is the worldwide leader in performance royalties, service and advocacy for songwriters and composers, and the only American performing rights organization (PRO) owned and governed by its writer and publisher members. 

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