Justin Ebach
Named Songwriter of the Year
“It Don’t
Hurt Like It Used To” Named Song of the Year
Warner
Chappell (W.B.M. Music Corp) Named Publisher of the Year
Since being established in 1930, SESAC Performing Rights has become the
nation’s most innovative PRO. Songwriters and publishers are paid royalties
based on many factors, including state-of-the-art monitoring and computer
database information. SESAC is the first and only performing rights
organization to pay royalties on a monthly rather than quarterly basis.
SESAC currently licenses the public performances of more than 400,000 songs on behalf of its 30,000 affiliated songwriters, composers and music publishers, which include such familiar names as Bob Dylan, Zac Brown, Mumford & Sons (PRS) and Lady Antebellum.
SESAC currently licenses the public performances of more than 400,000 songs on behalf of its 30,000 affiliated songwriters, composers and music publishers, which include such familiar names as Bob Dylan, Zac Brown, Mumford & Sons (PRS) and Lady Antebellum.
SESAC Inc., the
nation’s only music rights organization in the country, celebrated its
songwriters and music publishers behind the year’s most-performed country and
Americana songs at the company’s Nashville Music Awards held Sunday, Nov. 5, at
the Country Music Hall of Fame® and
Museum. Sponsors for this year’s event include Bose® and Sound Royalties.
The invitation-only event recognized
its country and Americana songwriters and its publisher affiliates based on
performance activity over the last year.
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| Songwriter of the Year Justin Ebach. Pictured Left to Right: SESAC’s John Josephson, Justin Ebach, SESAC's Sam Kling and Shannan Hatch. |
Justin Ebach, who has topped the charts with smash hit “Sleep Without You” performed by Brett Young, was named SESAC’s Songwriter of the Year. This was not only the debut single for Young, but also the first No. 1 country song for the songwriter.
“It Don’t
Hurt Like It Used To,” written by Cary Barlowe,
published by Castle Bound Music and Spirit Nashville Three, and recorded by
Billy Currington, was named SESAC Song of the Year.
“It Don’t Hurt Like It Used To” is the Song of the Year! It was co-written by @CaryBarlowe & performed by @billycurrington 🎶#SESACAwards pic.twitter.com/vERZFTixZN— SESAC, Inc. (@sesac) 6 November 2017
#CMAs week kicked off last night with the @sesac awards #SESAC celebrating its songwriters and music publishers behind our fav songs pic.twitter.com/EzbgMZKml3— Morning Hangover (@MorningHangover) 6 November 2017
Warner Chappell
Music was honored as Publisher of the Year at the event.
The seven-time
GRAMMY-winning trio Lady Antebellum was honored with
the SESAC Humanitarian Award for their generous contributions and philanthropic
efforts through LadyAID®.
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| Shannan Hatch( L) & Hillary Scott (R) with the SESAC Humanitarian Award . |
Lady Antebellum’s leading lady Hillary Scott (pregnant with twins) was there to accept the award on behalf of the band and also had the honor of presenting the SESAC Legacy Award to the incomparable Kenny Rogers.
Hillary rocked a FUZZI
floral
print dress, Fashion stylist (Ilaria
Urbinati), Makeup Artist (Lindsay Doyle). She was pictured with her mother
singer Linda Davis.
Congrats to @ladyantebellum on their Humanitarian award at @sesac Sun. night @lindadavismusic & @HillaryScottLA 📷: Tammie Arroyo/AFF-USA.com pic.twitter.com/YWjDpMIbs0— One Country (@onecountry) 7 November 2017
SESAC Celebrates Kenny Rogers with 2017 Legacy Award
SESAC, honoured GRAMMY™ award-winning superstar and music icon Kenny Rogers with the SESAC Legacy Award at its Nashville Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, announced by John Josephson, Chairman and CEO of SESAC Holdings, Inc.
Rogers, a SESAC affiliate and one of the most highly-esteemed performers in country music, received the SESAC Legacy Award in recognition of his many outstanding contributions to the creative arts.
“For decades, Kenny Rogers has been recognized as one of the best entertainers—in both pop and country—around the globe, and it is an incredible honor to present him with the SESAC Legacy Award,” says Josephson. “Kenny is undeniably in a league of his own. He’s made immeasurable contributions to the world of entertainment, and paved the way for countless songwriters and artists. For that, we are grateful.”
GRAMMY™ Award-winning country
and pop superstar Kenny Rogers has enjoyed great success during his storied
career of nearly six decades. The Country Music Hall of Fame member and music
icon has endeared music lovers around the globe with his amazing songs,
heartfelt performances, distinctive voice, gift for storytelling and universal
appeal.
He has sold more than 120 million albums worldwide and has charted a recording within each of the last seven decades. The first country artist to consistently sell out arenas, Rogers, who has toured at a furious pace since the 60s, was recently awarded with an induction into the IEBA Hall of Fame.
Rogers has played to millions of fans around the world, performing chart-topping songs from a rich catalog of 24 No. 1 hits, including “The Gambler,” “Lady,” “Islands In The Stream,” “Lucille,” "Through The Years,” “We’ve Got Tonight” and “She Believes In Me.”
Rogers’ final world tour, "The Gambler’s Last Deal,” continues into next year with a show that celebrates his musical legacy. The star-studded “All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers’ Farewell Concert Celebration,” featuring the final live performance together by Rogers and Dolly Parton, was held in Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Oct. 25, 2017.
In addition, SESAC was proud to recognize Michael Knox, vice president of peer music, for his notable accolades in recent years. Knox has produced more than 20 No. 1 hits that have resulted in more than 40 million singles and 18 million albums sold. He’s won multiple CMA and ACM awards, and produced some of country’s biggest acts, including Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, Montgomery Gentry and Michael Tyler, just to name a few.
He has sold more than 120 million albums worldwide and has charted a recording within each of the last seven decades. The first country artist to consistently sell out arenas, Rogers, who has toured at a furious pace since the 60s, was recently awarded with an induction into the IEBA Hall of Fame.
Rogers has played to millions of fans around the world, performing chart-topping songs from a rich catalog of 24 No. 1 hits, including “The Gambler,” “Lady,” “Islands In The Stream,” “Lucille,” "Through The Years,” “We’ve Got Tonight” and “She Believes In Me.”
Rogers’ final world tour, "The Gambler’s Last Deal,” continues into next year with a show that celebrates his musical legacy. The star-studded “All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers’ Farewell Concert Celebration,” featuring the final live performance together by Rogers and Dolly Parton, was held in Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Oct. 25, 2017.
In addition, SESAC was proud to recognize Michael Knox, vice president of peer music, for his notable accolades in recent years. Knox has produced more than 20 No. 1 hits that have resulted in more than 40 million singles and 18 million albums sold. He’s won multiple CMA and ACM awards, and produced some of country’s biggest acts, including Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, Montgomery Gentry and Michael Tyler, just to name a few.
The awards ceremony kicked off
with Old Crow
Medicine Show performing a lively rendition of Bob Dylan’s
“Rainy Day Women #12 & 35” to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the
legendary album Blonde On Blonde. The evening also featured memorable ballad
tributes to Kenny Rogers including “Twenty Years Ago,” performed by Lee Brice; “Lady,”
performed by Craig
Campbell; “The Gambler,” performed by Dustin Lynch; and “Don’t
Fall In Love With A Dreamer,” performed by Kim Carnes and Andy Childs. Lastly,
recording artist Billy Currington performed the SESAC Song of the Year “It
Don’t’ Hurt Like It Used To.” Guest presenters included Billy Currington, Linda Davis, Jim Lauderdale, Dustin Lynch, Jon Pardi, Luke Pell and Hillary Scott.
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. SESAC is the only PRO that
awards songwriters and publishers in Americana music. More than 500
songwriters, publishers and industry professionals attended the awards dinner,
sponsored by Bose® and Sound Royalties.
Country Awards:
“BABY, LET’S LAY DOWN AND DANCE”
written by: Kim Williams, Victoria Shaw
published by: All My Soul Music, Victoria Shaw Songs, Castle Bound Music
recorded by: Garth Brooks
“FLATLINER”
written by:Matthew Bronleewe, Jaron Boyer
published by: Forest For The Trees Music, So Essential Tunes, Jaron Boyer Music, peertunes ltd
recorded by: Cole Swindell
“HEARTACHE ON THE DANCE FLOOR”
written by: Brice Long published by: BLongSongs, Wordspring Music, W.B.M. Music Corp.
recorded by: Jon Pardi
“IT DON’T HURT LIKE IT USED TO”
written by: Cary Barlowe | published by: Castle Bound Music, Spirit Nashville Three
recorded by: Billy Currington
“LIPSTICK”
written by: Caroline Hobby, Naomi Cooke | published by: Hyper Hobby Music, Thunder Cookie, Fabulicious Music, Hatchoooo Music Publishing, BMG / Legends of Magic Mustang Music, Music of Platinum Pen, W.B.M. Music Corp.
recorded by: Runaway June
“BABY, LET’S LAY DOWN AND DANCE”
written by: Kim Williams, Victoria Shaw
published by: All My Soul Music, Victoria Shaw Songs, Castle Bound Music
recorded by: Garth Brooks
“FLATLINER”
written by:Matthew Bronleewe, Jaron Boyer
published by: Forest For The Trees Music, So Essential Tunes, Jaron Boyer Music, peertunes ltd
recorded by: Cole Swindell
“HEARTACHE ON THE DANCE FLOOR”
written by: Brice Long published by: BLongSongs, Wordspring Music, W.B.M. Music Corp.
recorded by: Jon Pardi
“IT DON’T HURT LIKE IT USED TO”
written by: Cary Barlowe | published by: Castle Bound Music, Spirit Nashville Three
recorded by: Billy Currington
“LIPSTICK”
written by: Caroline Hobby, Naomi Cooke | published by: Hyper Hobby Music, Thunder Cookie, Fabulicious Music, Hatchoooo Music Publishing, BMG / Legends of Magic Mustang Music, Music of Platinum Pen, W.B.M. Music Corp.
recorded by: Runaway June
Caroline Hobby posted on Instagram: Honestly, I’m so blown away to share this SESAC Award with the incredible Runaway June and my longtime friend and Publisher of 10 years Victoria Shaw! Runaway June broke history with their debut single I was so lucky to co-write LIPSTICK! The first female trio since the Dixie Chicks to have a Top 30! Love you girls! @sesacmusic
“MAKE YOU MINE”
written by: Seth Mosley | published by: CentricSongs, Capitol CMG Amplifier, Music Services Inc
recorded by: High Valley
“SLEEP WITHOUT YOU”
written by: Justin Ebach | published by: Wordspring Music, W.B.M. Music Corp.
recorded by: Brett Young
“MY OLD MAN”
written by: Zac Brown, Ben Simonetti, Niko Moon | published by: Day For The Dead Publishing, Simonetti Music Publishing, Siva Moon Publishing, W.B.M. Music Corp., Reach Music Tunes, Kobalt Group Publishing
recorded by: Zac Brown Band
“OUTSKIRTS OF HEAVEN”
written by: Craig Campbell | published by: Skabetti Bowl of Songs Publishing, BMG/Legends of Magic Mustang Music, W.B.M. Music Corp.
recorded by: Craig Campbell
“SEEIN’ RED”
written by: Steve Bogard
published by: Casa Del Amor Music, BMG/Legends of Magic Mustang Music, W.B.M. Music Corp.
recorded by: Dustin Lynch
“THEY DON’T KNOW”
written by: Jaron Boyer | published by: Jaron Boyer Music, peertunes ltd
recorded by: Jason Aldean
“WHAT IFS”
written by: Matt McGinn | published by: SMACKWORKS Music, Kobalt Group Publishing
recorded by: Kane Brown ft. Lauren Alaina
Americana Awards included:
50 Years of Blonde on Blonde
recorded by: Old Crow Medicine Show
contributions by: Bob Dylan
published by: Special Rider Music
Black Irish
recorded by: Shannon McNally contributions by: Beth Nielsen Chapman published by: Songs of Prismlight Music
recorded by: Willie Nelson contributions by: Sam Hunter, Jamey Johnson
published by: Isbee Music, Johala, Polishit, EMI Foray Music, Me Gusta Red Music, Critter City Music
London Southern
recorded by: Jim Lauderdale
contributions by: Jim Lauderdale | published by: Ginger Dragon Music, BMG Cicada
Not Dark Yet
recorded by: Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer
contributions by: Allison Moorer, Bob Dylan, Kurt Cobain
published by: PetyBug Tunes, Special Rider Music, The End of Music LLC, W.B.M. Music Corp., BMG Silver Songs
Shine On Rainy Day
recorded by: Brent Cobb | contributions by: Andrew Combs
published by: Chunk of Coal Publishing, Tunes of R and T Direct
This Changes Everything
recorded by: Jim Lauderdale | contributions by: Jim Lauderdale, Hayes Carll
published by: Jim Lauderdale Music, Highway 87 Publishing, BMG Cicada
About SESAC
Holdings, Inc.:
SESAC Holdings is the only U.S.-based Music Rights Organizationthat administers public performance, mechanical, and other rights. SESAC Holdings is unique in its ability to offer singular licenses for the works of its affiliated writers and publishers that aggregate both performance and mechanical rights in order to drive greater efficiency in licensing for music users, as well as enhanced value for music creators and publishers. Its businesses operate on a sophisticated information technology and data platform to provide timely, efficient royalty collection and distribution.
SESAC Holdings’ subsidiaries are some of the most well-known companies in music licensing and administration.
SESAC Holdings is the only U.S.-based Music Rights Organizationthat administers public performance, mechanical, and other rights. SESAC Holdings is unique in its ability to offer singular licenses for the works of its affiliated writers and publishers that aggregate both performance and mechanical rights in order to drive greater efficiency in licensing for music users, as well as enhanced value for music creators and publishers. Its businesses operate on a sophisticated information technology and data platform to provide timely, efficient royalty collection and distribution.
SESAC Holdings’ subsidiaries are some of the most well-known companies in music licensing and administration.
SESAC Performing
Rights is the second oldest and most progressive performing
rights organization in the U.S. SESAC Holdings’ acquisition of the Harry
Fox Agency (HFA) accelerated its transition to a “multi-rights”
organization with HFA’s deep publisher relations and mechanical licensing
history. Following the HFA acquisition, SESAC's Rumblefish subsidiary
was merged with HFA's Slingshot business unit under the Rumblefish brand.
Rumblefish simplifies business for digital services, publishers, labels,
artists and apps. Rumblefish's transparent composition and recording
administration, data and royalty management, licensing and network monetization
allow clients to focus on their core business. Rights. Simplified. Royalties.
Amplified.
SESAC Holdings has offices in New York, Nashville, Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, London and Munich.
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