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Black Pumas, Nathaniel Rateliff lead Americana Nominees

The Americana Music Association revealed its nominees for the 19th annual Americana Honors & Awards, with ASCAP members Nathaniel Rateliff and Black Pumas leading with multiple nominations alongside Buddy Miller, Steve Earle and more.

Get Ready for the Future of Music at ASCAP Experience: Home Edition

Tune in each Thursday for top music creators and industry execs in provocative discussions about the issues that matter to you most. Dig through the Home Edition archives for any sessions you missed.

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ASCAP Nashville Announces GPS Project Class of 2020

Our Nashville team has announced the participants in the ASCAP GPS Project, which showcases songwriters who are ready for a publishing deal. The eight writers are paired with publishers who will critique their songs and host virtual follow-up meetings to help the writer develop.

Music Unites Us

Visit our Music Unites Us page for resources to keep you healthy, creative and financially stable during the coronavirus epidemic.

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Cassadee Pope on VERSED: The ASCAP Podcast

Singer-songwriter Cassadee Pope started off in a pop-punk band, before winning season 3 of The Voice and transforming into a #1-selling country artist. We talked with her about her incredible journey, what she does to stay focused and (what else?) the art, craft and joy of songwriting.

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Jaren Johnston of The Cadillac Three on VERSED: The ASCAP Podcast

Jaren Johnston is a Grammy-nominated Nashville songwriter and the leader of the great American rock band The Cadillac Three. ASCAP’s Evyn Mustoe sat down with him a few weeks back to discuss his dual career. But that was before the tornado and coronavirus hit Nashville. We followed up to find out how Jaren and Music City are holding up.

2019 ASCAP Country Music Awards: Full Coverage

Star-studded celebration honors Randy Travis, Ashley Gorley, Steven Battey, Hillary Lindsey, Brothers Osborne, Matthew Ramsey & Trevor Rosen of Old Dominion, Warner Chappell, and the writer and publishers of country music's biggest hits

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