Christian Music Songs Award Winners…
CHRISTIAN MUSIC SONGS: Brandon Lake wins Christian Songwriter of the Year Award.
It’s the music, isn’t it?
Always, since boyhood, I’ve loved our Christian music.
As I’ve written before in my LIFE & TIMES Memoir: I didn’t like standing alone on a big empty stage to sing. But I loved singing “Ave Maria.” It was as if I was praying to and celebrating Mother Mary. I think it was that element of my performance that moved the adjudication panel of women and men so much…
And those old hymns just move me.
It’s the music that celebrated the story and teachings of Christ. And I’ve always loved it.
And now comes the latest news:
“BRANDON LAKE NAMED ASCAP CHRISTIAN MUSIC SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR AT 45th ASCAP CHRISTIAN MUSIC AWARDS CELEBRATION.”
The ASCP Christian Music Award winners of 2023 have been announced…
1. Matthew West Accepts ASCAP Golden Note Award, 2023.
2. David Spencer and Essential Music Publishing Win Top Song Honor.
3. Capitol CMG Publishing Earns Publisher of the Year for 21st Consecutive Year.
NASHVILLE, Tennessee: “ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers is the only US PRO that operates on a not-for-profit basis. And tonight it honored the songwriters and publishers of Christian music’s 25 most-performed songs of the past year. It all happened at an exclusive celebration for its ASCAP Christian Music Award winners in Nashville.”
Top honors were awarded to the following:
- Christian Music Songwriter of the Year: Brandon Lake.
- ASCAP Golden Note Award: Matthew West.
- Christian Music Song of the Year: “In Jesus Name (God of Possible),” David Spencer, David Spencer Songs, Essential Music Publishing.
- Christian Music Publisher of the Year: Capitol CMG Publishing.
This marks artist and songwriter Brandon Lake’s first ASCAP Songwriter of the Year honor. Brandon’s five most-performed songs are “Ain’t Nobody,” “Gratitude,” “Honey in the Rock,” “Same God” and “This Is Our God.”
The Press release continues:
“A Grammy Award-winning artist for his work with Maverick City Music, Lake leads the upcoming Dove Awards nominations with a total of 11, including Artist of the Year. And three Song of the Year nominations for titles on which he was a co-writer. As well as four Worship Recorded Song of the Year nominations on which he also was a co-writer.”
Lake will release his Coat of Many Colors LP on October 20. Gospel Music Association President and Executive Director Jackie Patillo congratulated Lake as part of a video tribute at the party.
“Movie star Dennis Quaid started with some stirring personal remarks about Lake. Dennis has recently released Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners. ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams presented artist and songwriter Matthew West with the ASCAP Golden Note Award. It’s a special honor for songwriters, composers and artists who have achieved extraordinary career milestones.
“West is a five-time Grammy nominee. West has had cuts by Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, Casting Crowns (including back-to-back #1 singles), Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant, among others. And has notched 30 #1 songs as an artist and/or songwriter. Amy Grant, Anne Wilson, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns vocalist Mark Hall, A.J. Pruis and Tim Tebow offered recorded messages of congratulations to mark the occasion.”
CHRISTIAN MUSIC SONGS: Brandon Lake Christian Songwriter of Year Award
David Spencer has amassed over a quarter billion streams and has occupied the top spots on the Billboard and iTunes charts across multiple genres.
Recorded and released by Katy Nichole, “In Jesus Name (God of Possible)” was a #1 hit on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs. And Christian Airplay charts. David Spencer and Jamie Rodgers, the song’s publisher, accepted the award.
The ASCAP Christian Music Publisher of the Year Award was given to Capitol CMG Publishing for a remarkable 21st consecutive year. With an impressive 10 award-winning titles, including: “Build a Boat” (performed by Colton Dixon), “New Creation” (Mac Powell), “Same God” (Elevation Worship feat, Jonsal Barrientes). As well as “See Me Through It” (Brandon Heath) and “Sunday Sermons” (Anne Wilson). Capitol CMG Executive Vice President Casey McGinty and SVP A&R Karrie Dawley accepted the award for their team.
The party was hosted by Williams, Vice President of Nashville Membership Mike Sistad. And by Nashville Assistant Vice President Kele Currier before a crowd of distinguished songwriters, Christian music stars and music industry leaders.
Notable songwriters and artists in attendance included Rachel Lampa, Colby Wedgeworth and Ben Glover.
Congratulations, Brandon Lake and everybody!
“Live Free, Mon Ami! And God Bless.” – Brian Alan Burhoe
About ASCAP:
“The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 940,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers. It represents some of the world’s most talented music creators. Founded and governed by songwriters, composers and publishers, it’s the only performing rights organization in the U.S. that operates on a not-for-profit basis.”
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 or on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram@ASCAP.
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CHRISTIAN MUSIC SONGS: Brandon Lake Christian Songwriter of Year Award
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