Thursday 5 December 2019

Taylor Swift headlines American Express presents BST Hyde Park on Saturday 11 July


American Express presents BST Hyde Park has announced another headliner for the 2020 festival. Taylor Swift - arguably the world's biggest pop star - will light up the London stage on 11 July 2020.

The American Express Cardmembers PRESALE started Thurs 5 Dec via axs.com/bsttayloramexpresale
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Taylor Swift
American Express presents BST Hyde Park
Saturday 11 July 2020 - Hyde Park, London (Rangers Lodge, London, W2 2UH) @ 2:00 pm

* This is a fully standing event, and seats and chairs of any kind are not permitted – this includes seat sticks and inflatable seats. Full Event Information HERE

Little Mix
Sat 4 July 2020 - 14:00 American Express Presents BST Hyde Park - Little Mix (Official Premium Ticket and Hotel Experiences; Premium VIP Hospitality; the Ultimate Bar Experience Tickets Available from Ticketmaster UK

Pearl Jam
Fri 10 July 2020 - 14:00 American Express presents BST Hyde Park - Pearl Jam (Official Premium Ticket and Hotel Experiences; the Ultimate Bar VIP) Tickets Available from Ticketmaster UK

Taylor Swift
Sat 11 July 2020 - 14:00 American Express presents BST Hyde Park - Taylor Swift (Premium VIP Hosptality; Official Premium Ticket and Hotel Experiences; Premium VIP Hosptality;  the Ultimate Bar VIP) Tickets Available from Ticketmaster UK

Taylor Swift will light up the stage at BST Hyde Park in 2020, joining Little Mix and Pearl Jam as the third festival headliner to be announced.
The I Knew You Were Trouble singer released her latest album, LOVER, earlier this year, marking her fourth UK number one.
And it’s not the first time she’s headlined BST Hyde Park. The US pop icon took to the stage in 2015 following the success of her 1989 album, performing in front of 65,000 fans and inviting famous friends such as Cara Delevingne and Gigi Hadid to the stage.
American Express presents BST Hyde Park adds another massive headliner for 2020 - the world’s biggest pop artist - Taylor Swift...lighting up the London stage on Saturday 11th July.



Having just released her latest album Lover to critical and commercial success, Taylor is the hottest artist on the planet. The album was her fourth UK Number 1, making her the female star with the most chart toppers this decade, and was the top selling album in the US in just 48 hours of release. Lover had the highest first week sales for any album in the US since her 2017 release, reputation.
Now Taylor returns to London, a city that has become a second home for her, which she immortalised in the track ‘London Boy’ on the new album. 



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Monday 2 December 2019

57th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards & Carpet Fashion

Ashley Gorley Named ASCAP Country Music Songwriter of the Year for 7th Time; Nashville Hitmakers Randy Travis, Hillary Lindsey, Brothers Osborne Honored at 57th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards


“One Number Away” Takes Song of the Year
Matthew Ramsey and Trevor Rosen Named Songwriter-Artists of the Year
Warner Chappell Music Earns Publisher of the Year 

NASHVILLE, Nov. 11, 2019 - With a star-studded line-up rivalling Broadway’s brightest neon lights, the 57th annual American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Country Music Awards celebrated the industry’s biggest names on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Nashville. The writers and publishers of country music’s most-performed songs of the past year were honored before an invitation-only audience of notable Nashville songwriters, top country artists and music industry leaders.

The 2019 ASCAP Country Music Awards – Recap


Hitmaker Ashley Gorley cemented his place among country music’s greats, taking home the ASCAP Country Music Songwriter of the Year Award for an extraordinary seventh time in his career for seven chart-topping songs (“Life Changes,” “Eyes on You,” “Love Ain’t,” “What Makes You Country,” “I Lived It,” “Rumor,” “Hide the Wine”). Continuing his record-setting streak, he remains the only ASCAP songwriter to achieve this feat in the country music genre. ASCAP Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Matthews presented Gorley with the award, and Gorley and country music stars Dierks Bentley and Jon Nite treated the crowd to a performance of their song “Living.”
 Ashley Gorley attends the 57th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards on November 11, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Nov. 10, 2019 - Source: Getty Images North America)

In a surprise appearance, CMA Awards host Carrie Underwood performed a stunning rendition of “Promises” and Garth Brooks delivered a heartfelt performance of “Forever and Ever, Amen” in tribute to country icon and ASCAP Founders Award recipient Randy Travis. A Grand Ole Opry member and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, Travis’s devotion to classic country sounds took him to the pinnacle of country music fame. In recognition of Travis’s storied career, Brooks and Underwood joined ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams to present the revered artist with his award. This will join the top shelf of Travis’ award room alongside a Country Music Hall of Fame plaque, a Grand Ole Opry member trophy, seven GRAMMY Awards, 11 ACM statuettes, five CMA honors, 10 American Music Awards, two People’s Choice awards, eight Dove Awards and many more honors.
This man saved country music single handedly.... I wouldn’t be standing here if it weren’t for Randy Travis," said Garth Brooks as he welcomed Randy to the stage.
Your music became a symphony to the lives of millions,” Mary Travis said to her husband. “The songs that you left us before your stroke six-and-a-half years ago will remain the soundtrack of our lives Forever and Ever, Amen.”



These awards celebrate the songwriters and publishers of ASCAP’s most-performed country songs. Travis joins the ranks of Rodney Crowell, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Ricky Skaggs, Jackson Brown, Garth Brooks, Emmylou Harris, Tom Petty and Neil Young, among others, as a Founders Award recipient. This particular award is one of ASCAP’s highest honors, which is presented to songwriters and composers who have made significant contributions to music and inspire and influence the music community. 
Acclaimed songwriter Hillary Lindsey received the ASCAP Global Impact Award in recognition of the enduring worldwide impact of her powerful and prolific repertoire. The two-time Grammy Award winner has penned songs recorded by Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Jon Bon Jovi, Florida Georgia Line, Kacey Musgraves, Luke Bryan and countless others. With 22 #1 hits, from Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus Take the Wheel” to Lady Gaga’s “Million Reasons,” her compelling storytelling continues to captivate audiences. Special guest presenter Kelsea Ballerini and ASCAP Vice President of Nashville Membership Mike Sistad awarded Lindsey with the prestigious honor. In celebration of this career milestone, Little Big Town performed her Grammy-winning song “Girl Crush.” Previous ASCAP Global Impact Award Winners include Lana Del Rey and Jessi Alexander (for "The Climb").

As previously announced, Brothers Osborne took home the ASCAP Vanguard Award for their fresh take on the modern country duo. The reigning CMA Vocal Duo of the Year just wrapped a set of tour dates with Chris Stapleton and released Live at The Ryman in October. Special guest presenters Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen (also an ASCAP member) added a touch of Hollywood to the festivities as they presented to the brothers.  
After a chart-topping year that saw their latest album debut at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey and Trevor Rosen were named ASCAP Country Music Songwriter-Artists of the Year. ASCAP EVP of Membership John Titta and 2018 honoree Brett Young presented the award to the pair for their collaboration on the hit songs “Hotel Key,” “One That Got Away” and “Make It Sweet.” 
A well-known pop and R&B writer who has worked with major artists from Madonna to Justin Bieber, Steven Battey won ASCAP Country Music Song of the Year for his first country hit, Luke Combs’s “One Number Away.” Battey then took the stage to serenade the audience with a moving version of the #1 song.
ASCAP’s Matthews presented the ASCAP Country Music Publisher of the Year Award to Warner Chappell Music Nashville President and Chief Executive Officer Ben Vaughn and Chief Operating Officer Carianne Marshall. Earning the award for the seventh consecutive time, Warner Chappell Music published some of the most-performed ASCAP country songs of the past year including “Tequila,” “You Make It Easy” and “Hotel Key.”
Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney and singer-songwriter Jordan Reynolds opened the show with a performance of their hit song “Tequila,” one of ASCAP's top country songs of the year.
For a full list of 2019 ASCAP Country Music Awards Winners:
MOST PERFORMED SONGS
*** Indicates a Top 3 ASCAP country song
Babe
Recorded by Sugarland feat. Taylor Swift
Written by Pat Monahan
Published by Monoman Music, Sony ATV

Break Up in the End
Recorded and Written by Jon Nite
Published by Nite Writer Music, Sony ATV

Burn Out
Recorded by Midland
Written by Jess Carson, Josh Osborne, Mark Wystrach
Published by Songs of Black River, Spirit Music Nashville, Tiptop Music, Tropical Cowboy Publishing, Warner Chappell Music

Cry Pretty
Recorded by Carrie Underwood
Written by Hillary Lindsey
Published by Birb Music, BMG Gold Songs, Rezonant Music

Drunk Girl
Recorded by Chris Janson
Written by Scooter Carusoe
Published by BMG Gold Songs, Carnival Music, Endurance Music Group

Drunk Me
Recorded by Mitchell Tenpenny
Written by Jordan Schmidt
Published by Tree Vibez Music, Warner Chappell Music, We-Volve Music
Eyes on You
Recorded by Chase Rice
Written by Chris DeStefano, Ashley Gorley
Published by CD’s Words & Music, Combustion Music, Round Hill Music, Sony ATV, Warner Chappell

Get Along
 ***
Recorded by Kenny Chesney
Written by Josh Osborne
Published by Anderson Fork in the Road Music, Smacksongs, Sony ATV

Girl Like You
Recorded by Jason Aldean
Written by Josh Mirenda
Published by Cornman Music, Warner Chappell Music
Good Girl
Recorded by Dustin Lynch
Written by Andy Albert
Published by Buzz Light Beer Music, Downtown DLJ Songs
Hangin’ On
Recorded by Chris Young
Written by Corey Crowder
Published by Liz Rose Music, Warner Chappell Music

Heart Break
Recorded by Lady Antebellum
Written by Dave Haywood
Published by Haywoodja Cut That Songs, The Best I Could Do Publishing, Warner Chappell Music

Here Tonight
Recorded by Brett Young
Written by Ben Caver, Brett Young
Published by Big Machine Music, Caliville Publishing, Songs of Black River, The Best I Could Do Publishing, Warner Chappell Music

Hide the Wine
Recorded by Carly Pearce
Written by Ashley Gorley, Hillary Lindsey
Published by BMG Gold Songs, Combustion Music, Endurance Music Group, Round Hill Music, Warner Chappell Music

Hooked
Recorded by Dylan Scott
Written by Seth Ennis
Published by Liz Rose Music, Warner Chappell Music

Hotel Key
Recorded by Old Dominion
Written by Josh Osborne, Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen
Published by Anderson Fork in the Road Music, Smacksongs, Sony ATV, Rehits Music, Rezonant Music, Unfair Entertainment, Warner Chappell Music

I Lived It
Recorded by Blake Shelton
Written by Ashley Gorley, Ben Hayslip
Published by Combustion Music, Pinetucky Road Publishing, Round Hill Music, This Music, Warner Chappell Music

I Was Jack (You Were Diane)
Recorded by Jake Owen
Written by Craig Wiseman, David Ray, John Mellencamp
Published by Big Loud Songs, David Ray Music, Red Toe Rocker, Round Hill Music, Sony ATV

Kiss Somebody
Recorded by Morgan Evans
Written by Chris DeStefano, Josh Osborne
Published by Anderson Fork in the Road Music, CD’s Words & Music, Smacksongs, Sony ATV

Kinda Don’t Care
Recorded by Justin Moore
Written by Ben Hayslip
Published by This Music, Warner Chappell Music
Last Shot
Recorded by Kip Moore
Written by David Lee Murphy, Kip Moore
Published by Cornman Music, N2D Publishing Company Inc., Old Desperadoes LLC, Point Break Publishing, Warner Chappell Music

Life Changes
Recorded by Thomas Rhett
Written by Ashley Gorley
Published by Combustion Music, Round Hill Music, Warner Chappell Music

Love Ain’t
Recorded by Eli Young Band
Written by Ashley Gorley
Published by Combustion Music, Round Hill Music, Warner Chappell Music

Love Wins
Recorded by Carrie Underwood
Written by Brett James, David Garcia
Published by Songs of Brett, Spirit Music Nashville, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music

Make It Sweet
Recorded by Old Dominion
Written by Brad Tursi, Geoff Sprung, Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Whit Sellers
Published by Big Deal Music Group, Rehits Music, Rezonant Music, Sharkules Music, Smacksongs, Tiny Handstand, Universal Music Publishing Group, Unfair Entertainment, Warner Chappell Music

Meant to Be
Recorded by Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line
Written by David Garcia
Published by Spirit Music Nashville, Universal Music Publishing Group

Mercy
Recorded by Brett Young
Written by Brett Young
Published by Big Machine Music, Caliville Publishing

Miss Me More
Recorded by Kelsea Ballerini
Written by Kelsea Ballerini, Leland
Published by Bob Ochoa’s Homemade Salsa, KNB Music, Songs of Black River, Sony ATV

Most People Are Good
Recorded by Luke Bryan
Written by Josh Kear
Published by Big Yellow Dog Music, Champagne Whiskey Publishing

On My Way to You
Recorded by Cody Johnson
Written by Brett James, Tony Lane
Published by BMG Gold Songs, Combustion Music, Heytone Music, One77 Songs, Songs of Brett, Warner Chappell Music

One Number Away
 ***
Recorded by Luke Combs
Written by Steven Battey
Published by Mall B Publishing

One That Got Away
Recorded by Michael Ray
Written by Josh Osborne, Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen
Published by Anderson Fork in the Road Music, Rehits Music, Rezonant Music, Smacksongs, Sony ATV, Warner Chappell Music

Rumor
Recorded by Lee Brice
Written by Ashley Gorley, Kyle Jacobs
Published by Combustion Music, Curb|Word Music Publishing, Jacobsongs, Round Hill Music, Warner Chappell Music

She Got the Best of Me
Recorded by Luke Combs
Written by Luke Combs
Published by Little Extra Music, No Cats Round Here

Speechless
Recorded by Dan + Shay
Written by Dan Smyers, Jordan Reynolds
Published by Beats & Banjos, Buckeye26, Jreynmusic, Warner Chappell Music

Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset
Recorded by Luke Bryan
Written by Zach Crowell
Published by Combustion Music, Lake Allegan Pub Club, One77 Songs, Spirit Music Nashville, Tape Room Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music

Take It from Me
Recorded by Jordan Davis
Written by Jacob Davis, Jordan Davis
Published by Anthem Entertainment, Jordan Davis Music, Rehits Music, Rezonant Music

Tequila
 ***
Recorded by Dan + Shay
Written by Dan Smyers, Jordan Reynolds
Published by Beats & Banjos, Buckeye26, Jreynmusic, Warner Chappell Music

This Is It
Recorded by Scotty McCreery
Written by Aaron Eshuis, Frank Rogers
Published by Fluid Tunes, Ice House Tunes, Smacksongs, Spirit Music Nashville

What Makes You Country
Recorded by Luke Bryan
Written by Ashley Gorley
Published by Combustion Music, Round Hill Music, Warner Chappell Music

Whiskey Glasses
Recorded by Morgan Wallen
Written by Kevin Kadish
Published by Endurance Music Group, Shooting Moving Targets in the Dark, Sony ATV

Woman, Amen
Recorded by Dierks Bentley
Written by Dierks Bentley, Josh Kear
Published by Big Yellow Dog Music, Champagne Whiskey Publishing, Dudetunes

You Make It Easy
Recorded by Jason Aldean
Written by Jordan Schmidt
Published by Tree Vibez Music, Warner Chappell Music, We-Volve Music
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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 725,000 members representing more than 11.5 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.
ASCAP COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS 2019 - HERE

RED CARPET FASHION - 57th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards

Carly Pearce: The 29-year-old "Every Little Thing" singer wore a Ramy Brook Rainn Romper adding black Jimmy Choo (via ninashoes) open heels | Jewels (Prakshi & 'Three For One' ring and Teardrop Dangling Rarrings by ALTM A Little Too Much) 
Makeup (Mari Fandl: IT Cosmetics, Too Faced Cosmetics, Ardell Lashes & Beauty, Marc Jacobs Beauty, Urban Decay Cosmetics), Hair (T3 Micro)

Cassadee Pope: The 30-year-old "If My Heart Had a Heart" singer-songwriter wore a LBV by Elizabeth Kennedy look adding René Caovilla heels, an Altaire purse, Jennifer Zeuner rings, a Lili Claspe necklace and earrings, a bstrd earring, and a Dannijo choker | Hair (DANNIJO) - Instagram

Jillian Jacqueline: The singer-songwriter wore a ELLIATT Cuore Dress (Product; Australian Fashion Label) | (Brittney Head Nashville Makeup + Hair)


TOP (L-R): Carly Pearce (Ramy Brook), Cassadee Pope, Jillian Jacqueline (Elliatt)
BOTTOM (L-R): Kelsea Ballerini (Dundas), Tenille Townes, The Sisterhood Band

















































Kelsea Ballerini: The 26-year-old "homecoming queen?" singer-songwriter wore a Dundas jacket and shorts (Runway Fall 2019 Couture) adding black Rene Caovilla open heels.
  
Tenille Townes – The 25-year old "Jersey on the Wall” Canadian singer-songwriter wore a plunge front ivory trouser suit adding sparkly silver shoes and matching purse. | Tiffany Gifford (Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist).

The Sisterhood Band: Mamas don’t let your babies grow up to be cowgirls. The duo honoured and wore their parents clothes. Alyssa Bonagura donned her mums clothes (Kathie Baillie) from the 80s tonight, dads bolo (Michael Bonagura) and the belt he wore from their first music video. Ruby Stewart wore Rod Stewarts Black Shag Vintage shirt and belt outfit - Instagram

SESAC 2019 Nashville Music Awards & Carpet Fashion

Justin Ebach Named Songwriter of the Year
“Beautiful Crazy” Named Song of the Year
Warner Chappell Named Publisher of the Year

(Nashville, Tenn. – Nov. 10, 2019): SESAC celebrated its songwriters and music publishers behind the year’s most-performed country and Americana songs at the company’s annual Nashville Music Awards, tonight, Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.

Justin Ebach was named SESAC’s Songwriter of the Year for the second time, taking home his first award in 2017. Ebach’s chart-topping hits from the past year include “Good Girl,” recorded by Dustin Lynch and “Here Tonight,” recorded by Brett Young.
 NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Justin Ebach speaks onstage during the 2019 SESAC Nashville Music Awards at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 10, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Ed Rode/Getty Images for SESAC)



The longest running No. 1 Country Airplay song of 2019, “Beautiful Crazy,” co-written by Wyatt Durrette III, published by Rosest Music, and recorded by Luke Combs was named SESAC Song of the Year.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Wyatt Durrette III attends the 2019 SESAC Nashville Music Awards at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 10, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images for SESAC)

Warner Chappell Music took home the Publisher of the Year  accolade during the event, after previously winning the award in 2017.

Dustin Lynch was on hand to present Ebach with his award for Songwriter of the Year, and Song of the Year  and Publisher of the Year  awards were presented by SESAC executives Shannan Hatch and Sam Kling. 

Eric Church surprised his co-writer, Ray Wylie Hubbard, as he presented him with the award for his song “Desperate Man.”

The awards ceremony kicked off with a lot of energy as Blanco Brown performed his debut smash “The Git Up.” 
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Blanco Brown (L) and Jimmie Allen attend the 2019 SESAC Nashville Music Awards at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 10, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images for SESAC)
































Jimmie Allen provided a moving rendition of his record-breaking debut single “Best Shot” on piano, alongside co-writer and fellow award winner Josh LondonRay Wylie Hubbard took the stage last to perform Eric Church’s “Desperate Man,” which he co-wrote with Church.

The festive event, hosted by Shannan Hatch, SESAC’s Vice President of Creative Services, honored top songwriters and publishers behind the year’s biggest hits in the genres of country and Americana. More than 500 songwriters, publishers, and industry professionals attended the awards celebration, sponsored in part by Sound Royalties, SunTrust, Sweetwater, Bose and Jostens.
Click to ENLARGE: NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Atmosphere seen during the 2019 SESAC Nashville Music Awards at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 10, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images for SESAC)

COUNTRY AIRCHECK REPORT: SESAC Nashville Music Awards at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum struck a balance between celebratory and relaxed in a compact 90-minute program. As winners made their way to the front of the room to enjoy the ceremony from large, leather couches, other writers, artists, publishers and industry pros filled tables and high top seating while enjoying wine and cocktails.

BMG’s Blanco Brown kicked off with his take on the Sam Cooke classic “A Change Is Gonna Come” before insisting everyone “Git Up” as he performed “The Git Up,” during which Stoney Creek’s King Calaway lived their best lives while dancing along in the crowd.
 SESAC Chairman/CEO John Josephson took to the podium to fete outgoing VP/Creative Service Shannan Hatch, who served as the evening’s host. Soon joining newly launched Fourward Music as President, Hatch received a standing ovation and garnered multiple statements of praise throughout the night, to which she once emotionally and eloquently responded, “Well, shit!”

Hatch honoured recipients of Americana Awards, including Rosanne Cash’sNot Many Miles To Go,” The Avett Brothers’High Steppin’” and Hayes Carll’sNone’ya” and “Times Like These” before acknowledging additional attendees and SESAC partners who have hit milestones in 2019. 
SESAC Sr. Dirs./Creative Service Lydia Schultz and ET Brown then assisted Hatch in the presentation of Country Awards to the writers and publishers of Rascal Flatts’Back To Life,” Luke Combs’Beautiful Crazy,” Jimmie Allen’s “Best Shot,” Russell Dickerson’s Blue Tacoma,” Runaway June’sBuy My Own Drinks,” Eric Church’s “Desperate Man,” Mitchell Tenpenny’s “Drunk Me,” Jason Aldean’sGirl Like You,” Dustin Lynch’sGood Girl,” Chris Stapleton’s “Millionaire,” Lee Brice’sRumor,” Brett Young’sHere Tonight,” Florida Georgia Line’sTalk You Out Of It,” and Chris Young’sHangin’ On” and “Raised On Country.”

Presentation highlights included Naomi Cooke of Runaway June inadvertently stabbing Hatch with the chopsticks in her hair, mention of FGL’s “Talk You Out Of It” making the Pandora “sex playlist,” and Allen – the unofficial winner of best outfit in any room ever – performing a piano version of “Best Shot” with co-writer Josh London. “Desperate Man” co-writer Ray Wiley Hubbard performed his take on the song before Church appeared to surprise his friend and co-writer with the award. 

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Eric Church speaks onstage during the 2019 SESAC Nashville Music Awards at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 10, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Ed Rode/Getty Images for SESAC)































Warner Chappell Music was named Publisher of the Year, while Combs’ “Beautiful Crazy” picked up Song of the Year and Justin Ebach took home Songwriter – no surprise considering he penned two of the tunes named above. Lynch was on-hand to present the trophy to Ebach, who declared “Holy shit! Eric Church just talked on this mic about 10 minutes ago!” Ebach then cleaned up his speech to acknowledge his mother in the audience, the songwriters and artists in the room and his wife, Curb|Word Music Publishing VP Janine Appleton Ebach, who he says not only organizes his career and life, but also his awards show attire. – Monta Vaden (Country Aircheck)

Country Awards:

“BACK TO LIFE”
Written by: Cary Barlowe, Niko Moon
Published by: Bennetts Dad Songs, Niko Moon Publishing, Roc Nation US Music, Song of Rhythm House Black, Warner Chappell Music
Recorded by: Rascal Flatts

“BEAUTIFUL CRAZY”
Written by: Wyatt Durrette III
Published by: Rosest Music
Recorded by: Luke Combs

“BEST SHOT”
Written by: Jimmie Allen, Josh London
Published by: Castle Bound Music, Red Lining Music, Sony/ATV Lakeview, Songs of Downtown
Recorded by: Jimmie Allen

“BLUE TACOMA”
Written by: Casey Brown
Published by: Not Just Another Song Publishing, So Essential Tunes
Recorded by: Russell Dickerson

“BUY MY OWN DRINKS”
Written by: Jennifer Wayne, Naomi Cooke, Hannah Mulholland
Published by: Hatchoooo Music Publishing, Legends Of Magic Mustang Music, Music Of Platinum Pen, Thunder Cookie, Wild Wild Wild West Songs, BMG Silver Songs US
Recorded by: Runaway June

“DESPERATE MAN”
Written by: Ray Wylie Hubbard
Published by:
Snake Farm Publishing, BMG Silver Songs US
Recorded by: Eric Church

“DRUNK ME”
Written by: Justin Wilson
Published by: Legends Of Magic Mustang Music, Somebody Play It Again Music, BMG Silver Songs US
Recorded by: Mitchell Tenpenny

“GIRL LIKE YOU”
Written by: Michael Tyler, Jaron Boyer
Published by: peertunes LTD, MTNOIZE, Jaron Boyer Music
Recorded by: Jason Aldean

“GOOD GIRL”
Written by: Justin Ebach
Published by: Curb Wordspring Music, Memory Days, Warner Chappell Music
Recorded by: Dustin Lynch

“HANGIN' ON”
Written by: Josh Hoge
Published by: EMI Foray Music, Write 2 Be Free Music
Recorded by: Chris Young

“HERE TONIGHT”
Written by: Justin Ebach
Published by: Curb Wordspring Music, Memory Days, Warner Chappell Music
Recorded by: Brett Young

“MILLIONAIRE”
Written by: Kevin Welch
Published by: Spur 66 Music, Universal Tunes
Recorded by: Chris Stapleton

“RAISED ON COUNTRY”
Written by: Cary Barlowe
Published by: Bennetts Dad Songs, Roc Nation US Music, Song of Rhythm House Black, Warner Chappell Music
Recorded by: Chris Young

“RUMOR”
Written and Recorded by: Lee Brice

“TALK YOU OUT OF IT”
Written by: Alysa Vanderheym
Published by: Castle Bound Music, Songs of Downtown
Recorded by: Florida Georgia Line

Americana Awards:

Rosanne Cash posted: Many thanks to SESAC for the songwriting award for my song ‘Not Many Miles To Go’. I’m proud to be with you! (Photo by Katie Kauss)





































“NOT MANY MILES TO GO”
Written by: Rosanne Cash
Published by: Chelcait Music, Words & Music Songs
Recorded by: Rosanne Cash

“HIGH STEPPIN’”
Written by: Scott Avett, Seth Avett, Bob Crawford
Published by: Ramseur Family Fold Music, NemoIVMusic, First Big Snow Publishing, Truth Comes True Publishing
Recorded by: The Avett Brothers

“NONE’YA”
Written by: Hayes Carll, Allison Moorer
Published by: Highway 87 Publishing, Bernard House Music, BMG Silver Songs US, Songs of Downtown
Recorded by: Hayes Carll

“TIMES LIKE THESE”
Written by: Hayes Carll
Published by: Highway 87 Publishing, BMG Silver Songs US
Recorded by: Hayes Carll

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About SESAC PRO:
SESAC Performing Rights Organization
 is the second oldest PRO in the U.S. It drives efficiency in licensing for music users and enhances value for its affiliated writers, publishers and composers by providing timely, efficient royalty collection and distribution. SESAC represents over 30,000 songwriters and film composers from a broad range of genres including artists such as Adele, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, David Crosby, Rosanne Cash, Mariah Carey, Kesha, Lalah Hathaway, Christophe Beck, Gabriel Mann and many more. SESAC is a leader and innovator in music licensing that administers public performance, mechanical, and other rights through SESAC PRO and its affiliates including The Harry Fox Agency, Rumblefish, and Mint Digital Services. SESAC Holdings has offices in New York, Nashville, Los Angeles, London and Munich.

Red Carpet

Chase Martin - The Say Goodbye (iTunes) Pop/Country singer wore a black lace bow strapless mini dress and carried a cute Alice + Olivia clutch. Get the look with this BROGNANO Floral Lace Mini Dress in Black (Product).
































Emily Ann Roberts – The Voice Season 9 Finalist and Someday Dream 21-year-old singer looked gorgeous in a sleeved black homecoming dress (prima vera couture) dress with embroidered grey detailing from Bella Boutique which is Tennessee's largest prom, pageant, & formal wear shop! - Instagram
Emily Ann Roberts Katie Kauss (Photographer) 




































Jenny Tolman – Attending the awards the “So Pretty” singer-songwriter wore a light pink embroidered dress with tassel detailing and cut-outs across the shoulder | Anastacia Skin Studio (Beauty; Health; Style), Katie Kauss (Photographer) - InstagramInstagram


Runaway June: Posted on social media: Still pinching ourselves over last night!!!! What an honor to receive awards from Sesac last night. Our songwriting community in Nashville has embraced all of us every step of the way. We couldn’t feel more grateful to be a small part of it”. – InstagramInstagram (Photographer: Katie Kauss)


NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: (L-R) Naomi Cooke, Jennifer Wayne and Hannah Mulholland of Runaway June attend the 2019 SESAC Nashville Music Awards at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 10, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Ed Rode/Getty Images for SESAC)

Naomi Cook – wore a short Sherri Hill Dragon print beaded cocktail dress with long sleeves and a high neckline (Product #53044)
Hannah Mulholland – Wore a plunge front Black ZHIVAGO trouser suit with piped detailing and adding matching black pointy heels
Jennifer Wayne -Wore a plunging shiny blue silky floor length gown with a tie waist.