11/13/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/13/2024 14:01
LOS ANGELES, November 13, 2024- Last night, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) hosted its 16th annual ASCAP Women Behind the Music event at The Fleur Room in West Hollywood. Presented by the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul team, ASCAP Women Behind the Music recognizes and encourages female trailblazers in the music community by honoring songwriters, artists and executives across the industry.
Celebrated this year as distinguished industry leaders were talented women who have made an ongoing impact on music, business and entertainment culture. The event honored Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Coco Jones, Emmy-winning composer Amanda Jones, and Grammy-winning songwriter and advocate Autumn Rowe for their leadership, art, and contributions to the music industry.
Nicole George-Middleton, ASCAP Senior Vice President of Membership, presented each honoree with a personalized plaque and a custom handbag from luxury designer, Maya Winston. The celebration continued as guests enjoyed a beautiful reception with music provided by Niyah.
Previous ASCAP Women Behind the Music honorees include Grammy-winning singer-songwriters Kandi Burruss, Kelly Rowland, Victoria Monét and Joelle James, hip-hop legends Salt-N-Pepa, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriters Summer Walker and Jazmine Sullivan, legendary musician and singer Sheila E., Grammy-winning production and songwriting duo Nova Wav, superstar executives Shari Bryant, Brittney Davis, Phylicia Fant, Sammye Scott, Nicole Wyskoarko and more.
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Grammy-Winning Songwriter and Advocate Autumn Rowe, Emmy-Winning Composer Amanda Jones, Grammy-Winning Singer and Actress Coco Jones, and ASCAP Senior Vice President of Membership Nicole George-Middleton at the 2024 ASCAP Women Behind the Music Event in Los Angeles, CA on November 12, 2024. (Photo Credit: Robin Lori Marshall for ASCAP)
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The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than one million songwriters, composers and music publishers, and represents some of the world's most talented music creators. In 2023, ASCAP reported record-high financial results of $1.737 billion in revenues and $1.592 billion available in royalty distribution monies to its members. Over the last eight years, ASCAP has delivered a 7% compound annual growth rate for total revenues, and an 8% compound annual growth rate for total royalty distributions to members. Founded and governed by songwriters, composers and publishers, it is the only performing rights organization in the U.S. that operates on a not-for-profit basis. ASCAP licenses a repertory of over 20 million musical works to hundreds of thousands of businesses that use music, including streaming services, cable television, radio and satellite radio and brick and mortar businesses such as retail stores, hotels, clubs, restaurants and bars. ASCAP collects the licensing fees; identifies, matches and processes trillions of performances every year; and returns nearly 90 cents of every dollar back to its members as royalties. The ASCAP blanket license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. ASCAP puts music creators first, advocating for their rights and the value of music on Capitol Hill, driving innovation that moves the industry forward, building community and providing the resources and support that creators need to succeed in their careers. Learn more and stay in touch at www.ascap.com, on Xand Instagram@ASCAP and on Facebook.
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