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We are ASCAP.

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

Music Creators

I write, compose, or publish music

Music Users

I use music in my business

Why ASCAP?

We are a professional organization of 740,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers, owned and run by its members, and the world leader in performance royalties, advocacy and service for music creators.

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Happy Birthday, ASCAP!

We turned 106 on February 13! To celebrate, try your hand at our birthday crossword puzzle, and dive into 20 great ASCAP birthday songs.

Solve our bday crossword Listen to our bday playlist

Mariah Carey Switches to ASCAP

We are thrilled to welcome global superstar Mariah Carey to the ASCAP family! ASCAP will license public performances of her immortal songwriting catalog - from “One Sweet Day” to "Fantasy," Billboard's Song of the Decade “We Belong Together” to the #1 holiday classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”

ASCAP EXPERIENCE

2020 ASCAP Experience: First Wave of Award-Winning, Chart-Topping Panelists Announced

Paul Williams, Jason Mraz, Brett James, Dan Wilson, Priscilla Renea, Poo Bear, Amy Allen, Desmond Child and many more are set to appear April 1-3 in LA

VERSED

VERSED: The ASCAP Podcast - Dom Flemons

This Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and historian traces the impact of black musicians in America, from the Wild West to "Old Town Road."

Billie Eilish and FINNEAS Make Grammy History, Lead ASCAP's 34 Winners

Eilish becomes first woman to sweep Grammy's big four categories; FINNEAS is youngest ever Producer of the Year. The Chemical Brothers, Jacob Collier and for KING & COUNTRY take home two Grammys apiece.

Introducing the ASCAP Wellness Program

If creating music is your life, ASCAP’s mission is to support you every step of the way. And that means supporting the whole you. Welcome to the ASCAP Wellness Program, designed especially for our music creator members, intended to help nourish your body, mind and spirit so you can be your creative best.

Whatever your style, we have your back.

Concert Music

Country

Film & TV

Jazz

Latin

Musical Theatre

Pop/Rock

Rhythm & Soul

Meet the ASCAP Board

Get to know the writers and publishers who are helping to build a stronger future for music creators.

Questions about your membership?

Drop us a line. We’re music people. We’re good at listening.