Playback Magazine

Years before landing the role of Scarlett O’Connor on the prime-time television series Nashville and launching her career as a singer-songwriter, Clare Bowen grew up in rural Australia, miles from the nearest city, writing down everything she felt, heard, saw and dreamed.

A tribute to Guy Clark opened the show, with appearances by ASCAP Americana royalty Bob Weir, Billy Bragg, Bonnie Raitt, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats and more.

Songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Greg Kurstin has had his hand in creating such massive hits as Adele’s “Hello,” Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You),” Ellie Goulding’s “Burn,” Beck's "Dreams" and Sia’s “Chandelier.”

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Half a century after he co-wrote “Good Vibrations,” new ASCAP member Mike Love still finds inspiration in the music and legacy of The Beach Boys.

Cole Quest carries on his family’s musical legacy with his debut release, featuring some of New York City’s best pickers and a collection of original and unique covers.

“Rising Star” Roxy Coss, selected to perform at the Newport Jazz Festival as part of a joint partnership with The ASCAP Foundation, talks about the opportunity to perform at the festival, fresh off her new album’s release.

​Three days of live music​ curated by ASCAP​ featured performances from emerging songwriter-artists Jillian Jacqueline, CJ Solar and more at Ascend Amphitheater,​ and a hit ​song​writers round at the HGTV Lodge​ hosted by the Property Brothers.​

Stapleton took home trophies for Album, Song, Male Vocalist and New Male Vocalist of the Year, Kelsea Ballerini was named top New Female Vocalist, and Old Dominion won best New Vocal Group at the 51st annual Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards.

Molokai-based songwriter and music publisher Bobby Pileggi has made it his life’s mission to cultivate and foster Hawaii’s talented musical community and to promote the islands’ positive message.

Eight years after his last full-length album and a career that’s branched out into co-hosting NASH FM's America’s Morning Show with Blair, Kelly & Chuck, Chuck Wicks returns with a stunning new record that showcases his masterful writing and singing. Turning Point ranges from good-time songs to deep reflections on love and loss.

Voting is now open for the 2016 ASCAP Composers’ Choice Awards! If you're an eligible ASCAP writer member, vote for your favorite film score, TV composer and video game score of last year. The winners will be revealed at the ASCAP Screen Music Awards on March 24th.

The ASCAP Board of Directors recently approved changes to the ASCAP Plus Awards - a program that rewards eligible composers earning under $25,000 in domestic royalties a year. ASCAP is the only performing rights organization in the world to offer such a program.