Olivia Rodrigo, Daniel Nigro, UMPG Top the Accolades at ASCAP’s Pop Music Awards

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The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) has announced the winners of its 2024 ASCAP Pop Music Awards.Olivia Rodrigo and co-writer Daniel Nigro dominated the charts last year with “vampire” and “bad idea right?”, claiming the ASCAP Pop Music Songwriters of the Year distinction. This is the second win for Olivia Rodrigo, who first scored the honor in 2022.

British avant-pop and electric sensation Charli XCX receives the ASCAP Global Impact Award for the worldwide popularity of her music. Charli is gearing up for the release of her sixth studio album, BRAT on June 7 and a North American tour with Troye Sivan.

“Calm Down” performed by Rema and featuring Selena Gomez wins ASCAP Pop Song of the Year. Co-written by Rema, Gomez, Michael “LONDON” Hunter, Amanda “Kiddo AI” Ibanez and Andre Vibez, the song topped the Billboard Pop, Adult Pop and Rhythmic Airplay charts, hitting #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Calm Down” is published by Hook Like Behavior, Kobalt Music Publishing, Livelihood Music Company, SMG Tunes, Sony Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, and Warner Chappell Music.

Publisher of the Year goes to Universal Music Publishing Group for songs including “Calm Down,” “Cuff It” (Beyonce), “Dance the Night” (Dua Lipa), “Barbie World” (Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice with Aqua), “Lavender Haze” (Taylor Swift), “Paint the Town Red” (Doja Cat), “Star Walkin’” (Lil Nas X), and “Sure Thing” (Miguel).Other 2024 ASCAP Pop Music Award-winning songwriters include Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff (“All I Want For Christmas Is You”), Dua Lipa (“Dance the Night”), Noah Kahan (“Dial Drunk”), St. Vincent (“Cruel Summer”), Meghan Trainor (“Made You Look”), and Leon Thomas (“Snooze”).

The ASCAP Pop Music Awards honor songwriters and publishers of the most-performed ASCAP pop songs of 2023. The winning songs are determined by data on terrestrial and satellite radio and for programmed and on-demand audio streams, all provided by Luminate Data LLC in accordance with ASCAP’s publicly available rules.

ASCAP 2024 Pop Music AwardsGlobal Impact Award | Charlie XCXSongwriters of the Year | Olivia Rodrigo & Daniel NigroSong of the Year | “Calm Down” (Writers: Selena Gomez, Michael “LONDON” Hunter, Amanda “Kiddo A.I.” Ibanez, Rema, Andrew Vibez | Publishers: Hook Like Behavior, Kobalt Music Publishing, Livelihood Music Company, SMG Tunes, Sony Music Publishing, Universal Music Publshing Group, Warner Chappell Music)Publisher of the Year | Universal Music Publishing GroupMOST PERFORMED SONGS:ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU

Writers: Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey,Publishers: BEYONDIDOLIZATION, Kobalt Music Publishing, Sony Music Publishing, Tamal Vista Music, Universal Music Publishing GroupALL MY LIFE

Writers: Lukasz “dr. luke” Gottwald, Theron ThomasPublishers: Kasz Money Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing, Sony Music Publishing, THOMASSTARTING5BABY DON’T HURT ME

Writers: Mike Hawkins, Toby Green, David Guetta, Karin Hartmann, Akil “worldwidefresh” King, Tony Hendrik, Steve MacPublishers: Kobalt Music Publishing, Reservoir Media, d/b/a Shapiro, Bernstein & Co, Inc., Sony Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell MusicBAD IDEA RIGHT?

Writers: DANIEL NIGRO, OLIVIA RODRIGOPublishers: DANIEL LEONARD NIGRO MUSIC, LIV LAF LUV, Sony Music PublishingBARBIE WORLD

Writers: Rene Dif, Claus Norreen, Lene Nystrøm, Johnny Pedersen, Søren RastedPublishers: Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell MusicBLOODY MARY

Writers: DJ White Shadow, DJ SnakePublishers: Maxwell & Carter Publishing, Primary Wave Music, Songs of Peer Ltd., Universal Music Publishing GroupCHEMICAL

Writers: Louis Bell, Billy WalshPublishers: Bell Ear Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, WMMW PublishingCREEPIN’

Writers: Chauncey Hawkins, Erick Sermon, PNDPublishers: Sony Music Publishing, Hot Heat Music, Kobalt Music Publishing, Notting Dale Songs Inc., Spirit Music GroupCRUEL SUMMER

Writer: ANNIE CLARKPublishers: Hipgnosis Songs Group, NAIL POLISH MANIFESTO MUSICCUFF IT

Writers: Blu June, The-Dream, Morten “Rissi” Ristorp, Beyoncé, Allen McGrier, Raphael SaadiqPublishers: Eleven Eleven Studios, Sony Music Publishing, Halla!Halla! Publishing, MC NELLA MUSIC, Midnight Magnet Music Publishing, Oakland 13 Music, Roynet Music, Ugmoe Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell MusicDANCE THE NIGHT

Writer: Dua LipaPublishers: Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner-Olive MusicDAYLIGHT

Writer: Hayden HubersPublisher: HaydmusicDIAL DRUNK

Writer: Noah KahanPublishers: Secret Meadow Songs, Sony Music PublishingEYES CLOSED

Writers: MAX MARTIN, ShellbackPublisher: Kobalt Music PublishingFAST CAR

Writer: Tracy ChapmanPublisher: Purple Rabbit MusicFORGET ME

Writers: Lewis Capaldi, Pete “Merf” Kelleher, Ben Kohn, Philip PlestedPublishers: BMG, Sony Music PublishingFUKUMEAN

Writer: Florion OngongaPublishers: Florion Ongonga, Warner Chappell MusicGOLDEN HOUR

Writers: JVKE, Zac LawsonPublishers: JVKE SONGZ, Kobalt Music Publishing, Melodies of Seventy7 Music, ZVC SONGZGREEDY

Writer: Amy AllenPublisher: Warner Chappell MusicHOLD ME CLOSER

Writers: Bernie Taupin, Henry “Cirkut” WalterPublishers: Cirkut Breaker LLC, Critter Toons, Universal Music Publishing GroupHOW DO I SAY GOODBYE

Writer:Jon HumeJADED

Writer: Greg KurstinPublishers: Sony Music Publishing, Kurstin MusicJIMMY COOKS

Writers: 21 Savage, Anderson “Vinylz” HernandezPublishers: Slaughter Gang, Virgoat, Warner Chappell MusicJUST WANNA ROCK

Writers: Mohamed Camara, Lil Uzi VertPublishers: Anthems of Platinum Grammar, ASCAPUZI, McVertt LLC, Warner Chappell MusicLAST NIGHT

Writers: Ashley Gorley, JACOB “JKASH” HINDLINPublishers: Kobalt Music Publishing, Domain Capital Group, Poppy’s Picks, Prescription Songs, RAP KINGPIN MUSIC, Sony Music PublishingLAVENDER HAZE

Writer: Zoe KravitzPublishers: Universal Music Publishing Group, ZOE KRAVITZ PUBLISHINGLIFT ME UP

Writer: Ryan CooglerPublishers: MARVEL COMICS MUSIC INC, Walt Disney Music CompanyLIL BOO THANG

Writers: Sean Cook, Al McKay, Paul Russell, Maurice WhitePublishers: Sony Music Publishing, Paul Jeffrey Russell Music, Steel Chest Music, Warner Chappell MusicMADE YOU LOOK

Writer: Meghan TrainorPublishers: I Love Tommy Bruce Publishing, Sony Music PublishingNEED A FAVOR

Writers: Austin Nivarel, Joe RagostaPublishers: Austin Nivarel Publishing, BMG, Sony Music PublishingNONSENSE

Writer: Steph JonesPublishers: Hipgnosis Songs Group, Steph Jones Who Music, Walt Disney Music CompanyPAINT THE TOWN RED

Writers: Burt Bacharach, Hal David, Jean BaptistePublishers: BMG, Kobalt Music Publishing, LORD PHARAOH JB MUSIC, New Hidden Valley Music Co, Primary Wave Music, Fuji Music Group, Inc., Universal Music Publishing GroupRICH FLEX

Writers: Charles Bernstein, 21 Savage, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Anderson “Vinylz” HernandezPublishers: Pimp Squad Publishing, Slaughter Gang, Turnstyle Music, Virgoat, Warner Chappell MusicSEARCH & RESCUE

Writers: Jeremiah Raisen, Wesley Curtis, Noah “40” ShebibPublishers: Heavy Duty Music, Kobalt Music Publishing, Roncesvalles Music Publishing, Sony Music PublishingSHIRT

Writer: Robert “Freaky Rob” GueringerPublisher: ROB GUERINGER LLCSINGLE SOON

Writers: Selena Gomez, JACOB “JKASH” HINDLIN, Phil PheverPublishers: High Phever Music, Kobalt Music Publishing, Prescription Songs, RAP KINGPIN MUSIC, SMG Tunes, Universal Music Publishing GroupSNAP

Writers: Jeremy “Kinetics” Dussolliet, Courtney HarrellPublishers: DYLANBOY MUSIC LLC, Kinetics and One Love, Kobalt Music Publishing, Lemondreams, Warner Chappell MusicSNOOZE

Writer: Leon ThomasPublishers: Eclectic Collective Publishing, Sony Music PublishingSPIN BOUT U

Writers: 21 Savage, Tenaia Sanders, Noah “40” ShebibPublishers: Kobalt Music Publishing, OOB PRODUCTIONS, Roncesvalles Music Publishing, Slaughter Gang, Warner Chappell MusicSTAR WALKIN’ (LEAGUE OF LEGENDS WORLDS ANTHEM)

Writer: Henry “Cirkut” WalterPublishers: Cirkut Breaker LLC, Universal Music Publishing GroupSUNSHINE

Writers: Alexander “A.E.” Edwards, Asher Saperstein, Armen ZabounianPublishers: BackBasement Productions, Kobalt Music Publishing, Peyote Beats Music, Prescription Songs, Slashmania, Sony Music PublishingSURE THING

Writer: MiguelPublishers: Amaya Sofia Publishing, Art Dealer Chic, Universal Music Publishing GroupSWEET HOME ALABAMA

Writer: Ed KingPublishers: EMI FULL KEEL MUSIC, Universal Music Publishing GroupTHINKIN’ BOUT ME

Writer: Ashley GorleyPublishers: Michael Scott Paper Company Publishing Company, Sony Music PublishingTITI ME PREGUNTO

Publishers:RSM Publishing, Universal Music Publishing GroupTOMORROW 2

Writers: Cardi B, Javaan “Big Toga” AndersonPublishers: Eeeooowww Music, Feels Like Summer Ent, Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell MusicUNDER THE INFLUENCE

Writer: Tiffany McKiePublishers: TIFFANY MCKIE JAYDE MUSIC, Vydia, Inc.VAMPIRE

Writers: DANIEL NIGRO, OLIVIA RODRIGOPublishers: DANIEL LEONARD NIGRO MUSIC, LIV LAF LUV, Sony Music PublishingWHAT IT IS (BLOCK BOY)

Writers: Kandi Burruss, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, Lawrence (La) Edwards ll aka Lil Atlanta Trill, Jamal Glaze, LaMarquis ‘Lokey’ Jefferson, Akil “worldwidefresh” King, Brian KennedyPublishers: Air Control Music, BMG, Sony Music Publishing, Kandacy Music, Me And Marq Music, MONEY STACKS PUBLISHING LLC, MR FUNKADELIC PUBLISHING LLC, Tiny Tam Music, Warner Chappell Music

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