Christian

ASCAP will celebrate the 35th annual ASCAP Christian Music Awards on Monday, May 6th at The Franklin Theatre. The ASCAP Nashville creative team will present Most Performed Song awards to the writers and publishers of the most-played songs in Christian music, as well as recognize ASCAP's Christian Music Songwriter of the Year, Songwriter/Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and Publisher of the Year.

This south Georgia-based Christian rock band writes songs of religious inspiration and personal transformation, and brings energy, passion and uplifting messages to their fans and listeners. Listen to the record and hear singer Blake NeeSmith discuss the writing process in this ASCAP audio profile.

All ASCAP members are invited to attend ASCAP's General Annual Membership Meeting at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles. The meeting is free to attend and will update members on the "state of the union" of ASCAP.

The winners of the SongDoor 2012 International Songwriting Competition have been announced, with Grand Award going to ASCAP member Debra Gussin and co-writer Rik Howard for their song, "Is That You?," which also won in the Christian category.

ASCAP is pleased to announce that OnStage is now available through its latest mobile update. ASCAP Onstage gives members the opportunity to receive royalties when their music is performed live. The mobile version includes the ability to locate venues using a device's GPS. ASCAP members can now submit performances wherever they are.

The south Georgia based group made their debut with the emotionally powerful single, "Slip On By," produced by Christopher Stevens. The single was written by the band along with Stevens, and is based on conversations singer Blake Neesmith had with his grandfather, who encouraged him to not let the blessings of life pass you by.

The Classic Crime have gone from popular, signed alt-rock band to crowdsourcing success story, reaching their Kickstarter goal within 24 hours. Their new album Phoenix is selling like hotcakes, and it might just be their best album yet. Vocalist/guitarist Matt MacDonald explains how going the fan-funded route affected the band's creative process.

Conducted at ASCAP's Nashville office by industry veteran Cindy Wilt Colville, each session will provide guidance on the art and craft of successful Christian songwriting and on various business-related topics. Apply today!

A decade after their last full-length, pop/rock band Sixpence None the Richer have returned with Lost in Translation. The band's co-founder Matt Slocum talks candidly about the triumphs and setbacks that fed into this highly anticipated album.

ASCAP members Rambo McGuire captured top honors on Gospel Music’s biggest night, receiving the Best Bluegrass Album of the Year award for Grassroots Rambos. Dottie Rambo was also honored with Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year for her classic "Mama’s Teaching Angels How To Sing."

The 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards were hosted at the historic Fox Theatre for a second consecutive year, where ASCAP members dominated a number of coveted categories, and ASCAP awards winners Mary Mary performed.

ASCAP member William McDowell's gospel anthem “I Give Myself Away” has set the tone for many a worship service over the last few years. Recently, McDowell took a moment to talk to us about the his Dove Award-nominated song, his motivational website, and how his business education impacted his music career.

ASCAP Songwriter and 2009 Song of the Year award winner Matt Redman and dance/rap group LZ7 have released their newest single to raise awareness of the anti-human trafficking movement. Now available for sale in the US, the single supports the mission of the A21 Campaign.

Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing recently announced the addition of Grammy-nominated and Dove Award winning producer/songwriter Rusty Varenkamp to its esteemed roster of staff writers.