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Drake, The Weeknd, Alessia Cara Among Honorees at 2016 SOCAN Awards

Edit Billboard 22 Jun 2016
Songwriters Shawn Mendes, Drake, The Weeknd, Belly, Shawn Hook, Scott Helman, "Hockey Night in Canada" theme composer Dolores Claman, and music executive Gary Slaight were among the honorees at the 2016 SOCAN Awards last night at Toronto's Sheraton Centre, attended by 700 songwriters, publishers and members of the Canadian music industry ...  . See the full list of winners and songwriting breakdowns below. ... Savan Kotecha (ASCAP)....

Max Martin Receives Polar Music Prize: Here's How He's Stayed on Top All These Years

Edit Billboard 17 Jun 2016
Pop, by its very transient nature, doesn't have a specific sound. While the basics don't alter massively -- verse, chorus, verse, bridge/guest rap, chorus, etc. -- pop music in general is constantly shifting, absorbing and fusing bits of other genres to create something new ... Luke ... As regular co-writer Savan Kotecha told me in an interview for Popjustice last year ... “I always compare him to Michael Jordan,” said Kotecha ... ....

Pop's Dueling Definitions of Dangerous Women

Edit The Atlantic 28 May 2016
In titling her memoir Not That Kind of Girl, Lena Dunham subverted a phrase that some people might otherwise use to diss her brand of oversharing, sex-positive womanhood ... Most importantly for listeners on the hunt for memorable summertime pop, Grande’s team (the album’s executive-produced by Grande, Max Martin, and Savan Kotecha) have back up the lyrical concept by injecting darker flavors into bubblegum ... But one problem ... ....

Brian McKnight, Desmond Child Call for Music Licensing Reform

Edit Rollingstone 18 May 2016
Sidebar. Steven Tyler Pens Copyright Op-Ed. 'We Need Change' » ... This is serious." ... MoZella is joined by Brian McKnight, Monica, Desmond Child (Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Kiss), Brett James (Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride), Priscilla Renea (Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato), Needlz (Bruno Mars, The Lonely Island), Savan Kotecha (Madonna, Ariana Grande, One Direction) and others today in D.C.  ... ....

Songwriters Call for Music Licensing Reform on Capitol Hill During ASCAP "Stand With Songwriters" Advocacy Day (ASCAP - American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers)

Edit Public Technologies 17 May 2016
(Source. ASCAP - American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers) ... In their meetings on Capitol Hill, ASCAP members will discuss the challenges facing songwriters in the digital music age and urge policymakers to update the WWII-era federal laws that regulate how songwriters license their works ... Khari Cain (Needlz), Savan Kotecha, Dan Foliart, Wayland Holyfield, Dean Kay, James Kendrick, Leeds Levy, Irwin Z ... About ASCAP ... # # # ... ASCAP....

Audra Mae wins ASCAP Pop Music Award for Kelly Clarkson's 'Heartbeat Song'

Edit The Oklahoman 29 Apr 2016
Oklahoma native Audra Mae sings the single she co-wrote for Kelly Clarkson, “Heartbeat Song” Photo by Getty Images for ASCAP ... Max Martin broke an all-time ASCAP record by earning his ninth Songwriter of the Year award, presented by his "Love Me Harder" and "Problem" co-writer Savan Kotecha ... The night’s big winner was John Mellencamp ... -BAM ....

Warner/Chappell, Walk the Moon Win Big, John Mellencamp Honored

Edit Billboard 28 Apr 2016
Setting a new record, Max Martin was named songwriter of the year for a record ninth time on Wednesday night (27) at ASCAP’s 33rd Annual Pop Music Awards, held at the Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. Song of the year honors went to Walk the Moon for “Shut Up and Dance.”  ... “You guys must be sick of me,” Martin joked as he accepted his award from songwriter and acolyte Savan Kotecha ... 1....

ASCAP Revenue Tops $1 Billion for Second Year in a Row: Market-Leading PRO Strengthens Core Business, Continues Transformation (ASCAP - American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers)

Edit Public Technologies 28 Apr 2016
(Source. ASCAP - American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers) ... dollar ... Many top songwriters and composers renewed their membership agreements with the organization, including Marc Anthony, Iggy Azalea, Blondie, Hal David, James Fauntleroy, George Gershwin, Ashley Gorley, Calvin Harris, Jimi Hendrix, Kevin Kadish, Savan Kotecha, Greg Kurstin, Led Zeppelin, Mozella, Nate Ruess, Meghan Trainor, Usher, Van Halen and David Vanacore....

2016 Grammy Awards: Complete list of winners and nominees

Edit The Oklahoman 16 Feb 2016
LOS ANGELES — Here are the nominees and winners from the 58th Grammy Awards. GENERAL. Record of the Year. “Really Love,” D’Angelo and the Vanguard. WINNER. “Uptown Funk,” Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars. “Thinking Out Loud,” Ed Sheeran. “Blank Space,” Taylor Swift. “Can’t Feel My Face,” the Weeknd. ——— ... ——— ... “Love Me Like You Do,” Savan Kotecha, Max Martin, Tove Nilsson, Ali Payami and Ilya Salmanzadeh (Ellie Goulding, “Fifty Shades Of Grey”)....

Here's everything you need to know about this year's Grammys

Edit Pinkvilla 15 Feb 2016
The most-anticipated night of the music industry is all set to take you by a storm today. Dipped in the variety of interesting flavours, Grammys night has always been the talk of the town. Regarded as Oscars of the music industry, Grammys has made enough noise with its super cool packaging ... Isn’t it thrilling? ... ‘Love Me Like You Do,’ Savan Kotecha, Max Martin, Tove Nilsson, Ali Payami & Ilya Salmanzadeh, songwriters (Ellie Goulding)....

2016 Grammys: Complete winners list

Edit Zap2it 15 Feb 2016
It’s time for the 58th annual Grammy Awards, featuring host LL Cool J and a slew of presenters and performers honoring the best in music from the last year ... Instead, trophies are being given out on the liv pre-show, which is streaming online ... Winners will be noted in red ... “Love Me Like You Do,” Savan Kotecha, Max Martin, Tove Nilsson, Ali Payami and Ilya Salmanzadeh (Ellie Goulding, “Fifty Shades Of Grey”)....

The Complete Winners List (Updating Live)

Edit The Wrap 15 Feb 2016
The 2016 Grammy Awards are underway with the Recording Academy announcing the initial winners ahead of tonight’s televised ceremony. Taylor Swift‘s “1989” took home the first award of the ceremony with a win for Best Pop Vocal Album ... PT on CBS. Read the full winner’s list below. Also Read ... • Really Love ... X ... X ... X ... Savan Kotecha, Max Martin, Tove Nilsson, Ali Payami & Ilya Salmanzadeh, songwriters (Ellie Goulding)....

The Complete List (Updating Live)

Edit The Wrap 11 Jan 2016
The 2016 Golden Globes winners were announced Sunday at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Here’s the complete list of nominees and winners.. Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture. Jane Fonda, “Youth”. Jennifer Jason Leigh, “The Hateful Eight”. Hellen Mirren, “Trumbo” ... See photos ... Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Ali Payami, Ilya Salmanzadeh ... Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Ali Payami, Ilya Salmanzadeh....
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