Awards
Page: 164
Argentine producer Federico Vindver and Yahritza Martinez, singer of Yahritza y Su Esencia, are set to receive special honors at the upcoming SESAC Latina Awards 2023.
SESAC will award Vindver with producer of the year and 16-year-old Martinez with the breakthrough songwriter award. During the ceremony, which will take place June 27 in Los Angeles, the song of the year, publisher of the year and songwriter of the year — for both regional Mexican and pop/Latin rhythm — winners will also be announced.
“We love every opportunity to recognize our talented affiliates within the Latin songwriting community and l look forward to bringing everyone together for a night of celebration,” said Sam Kling, chief creative officer, SESAC Performing Rights. “The songs and spirit at the SESAC Latina Music Awards always make it a wonderfully special and unique evening.
Vindver has worked with artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony and, most recently, Christina Aguilera for her Spanish-language album Aguilera, which was nominated for album of the year at the Latin Grammys 2022.
“Vindver is a one-of-a-kind versatile producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist that has worked with some of the biggest names in music,” said Celeste Zendejas, VP of SESAC Latina. “Additionally, we are recognizing all that Yahritza has done in her career at such a young age — she has broken several records not only as an artist but as a songwriter as well.”
With “Soy El Único,” Yahritza y Su Esencia’s debut single, Martinez made chart history as the youngest Latin performer to enter the Billboard Hot 100 when the track debuted at No. 20 last year. Subsequently, their seven-track debut EP, Obsessed, peaked at No. 1 on the Regional Mexican Albums chart (dated May 7, 2022). Martinez is just one of the two women (the other being Karol G) who have reached No. 1 on the Latin Songwriters chart.
Yahritza Martinez
Rita Feregrino
Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers won songwriter of the year at the 2023 Ivor Novello Awards, which were presented at Grosvenor House in London on Thursday (May 18).
Wet Leg’s eponymous debut album was a global hit, spawning the hit singles “Wet Dream” and “Chaise Longue.” The group won two Grammys (best alternative music album and best alternative music performance) and two Brit Awards (British group and best new artist). The Ivors judges described Teasdale and Chambers’ writing as “fresh, unapologetic and direct, with surprising melodies that demand attention.”
Harry Styles, Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson won PRS for Music most performed work for their collaboration on “As It Was.” This marks the third Ivor Novello Award for Styles and Kid Harpoon, who won both in that same category for “Adore You” in 2021 and also took songwriter of the year that year.
“As It Was” was nominated for record and song of the year at the Grammys. Styles’ album, Harry’s House, won album of the year and best pop vocal album. Styles did even better at the Brit Awards, taking song of the year for “As It Was,” British album of the year, British artist of the year and best pop/R&B act. In addition, Kid Harpoon won the Brit Award for songwriter of the year.
Best song musically and lyrically went to “King” by Florence + the Machine, written by Florence Welch and Jack Antonoff. A standout from the group’s most recent album, Dance Fever, the song discusses Welch’s conflict in choosing between her career and starting a family as well as gender expectations for women in society. “King” received a Grammy nod for best alternative music performance.
Sting received the Fellowship of The Ivors Academy, the highest honor the Academy bestows. Sting has won seven Ivor Novellos, including a lifetime achievement award in 2002. He joins an illustrious list of Fellows that includes Sir Paul McCartney, Kate Bush CBE and Joan Armatrading MBE. Sting performed The Police’s classic “Message in a Bottle” at the show.
The special international award celebrated the career and influence of Blondie’s Debbie Harry and Chris Stein. Emerging from the New York new wave scene in the mid-1970s, the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. Matilda Mann performed Blondie’s 1978 classic “Heart of Glass” at the ceremony.
In recognition of the impact her musical vision has made on her fellow songwriters, Charli XCX was awarded the visionary award with Amazon Music.
Best contemporary song went to Raye, 070 Shake and Mike Sabath for “Escapism” – which she performed at the ceremony. Described by the judges as “daring, brave and empowering songwriting,” the track took off after going viral on TikTok, marking Raye’s first No. 1 single on the Official U.K. Singles Chart.
Best album went to 11 by SAULT, written by Dean “Inflo” Josiah Cover, Jamar McNaughton, Cleopatra Nikolic and Jack Peñate. Drawing from Afrobeat and blues influences, 11 was one of five critically acclaimed albums released for free simultaneously by SAULT in November 2022. This is the fourth Ivor Novello Award for Dean “Inflo” Josiah Cover.
KAMILLE’s body of work was recognized with the outstanding song collection award. KAMILLE is of Britain’s most successful songwriters, working with artists such as Mabel, The Saturdays, Dua Lipa and Little Mix. She has also launched a career as an artist in her own right.
The PRS for Music icon award went to Tim Booth, Saul Davies, Jim Glennie, Larry Gott and Mark Hunter for their work as James. From their breakthrough in the “Madchester” scene of the early 1990s, James have become an enduring gem of British music.
The rising star award with Amazon Music was awarded to singer-songwriter Victoria Canal. She is the fourth consecutive female songwriter to pick up the award since it was introduced in 2020.
John Powell won best original film score for Don’t Worry Darling, which starred fellow Ivor Novello winner Harry Styles. This marks Powell’s fifth Ivor Novello Award.
Hannah Peel won best television soundtrack for her work on The Midwich Cuckoos. Peel received a 2019 Primetime Emmy nod for Game of Thrones: The Last Watch.
The award for best original video game score went to Gareth Coker, Grant Kirkhope and Yoko Shimomura for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. Each composer is renowned for their work including Nintendo classics such as Donkey Kong 64 and Super Mario RPG.
Title sponsor and collaborator Amazon Music scaled up The Ivors’ reach with the first livestream from the event. Presented by +44 Podcast hosts Zeze Millz and Sideman, as well as radio DJ Zach Sang, the livestream featured live coverage direct from The Ivors red carpet, plus the award show performances, and backstage interviews with the winners.
The Ivors are judged by songwriters and composers from The Ivors Academy’s membership. The Ivors Academy is the U.K.’s professional association for songwriters and composers.
The following categories recognize British or Irish songwriting and composing for music commercially released in the U.K. in calendar year 2022; best album, best contemporary song, best song musically and lyrically, best original film score, best original video game score and best television soundtrack.
The rising star award with Amazon Music honors British or Irish songwriting talent under the age of 25 who demonstrate exceptional potential and ambition and have begun to capture the imagination of the music creator community.
Here’s a complete list of winners at the 2023 Ivor Novello Awards:
Academy Fellowship: Sting
Best album: 11, written by Dean “Inflo” Josiah Cover, Jamar McNaughton, Cleopatra Nikolic and Jack Peñate; performed by SAULT; published in the U.K. by Copyright Control and Sentric Music
Best contemporary song: “Escapism,” written by 070 Shake, Raye and Mike Sabath; performed by Raye and 070 Shake; published in the U.K. by Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music
Best original film score: Don’t Worry Darling, composed by John Powell; published in the U.K. by Universal Music Publishing
Best original video game score: Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope; composed by Gareth Coker, Grant Kirkhope and Yoko Shimomura
Best song musically and lyrically: “King,” written by Jack Antonoff and Florence Welch; performed by Florence + The Machine; published in the U.K. by Ducky Donath Music-Sony Music Publishing and Universal Music Publishing
Best television soundtrack: The Midwich Cuckoos; composed by Hannah Peel; published in the U.K. by SATV Publishing
Outstanding song collection: Kamille
PRS for Music icon award: Tim Booth, Saul Davies, Jim Glennie, Larry Gott and Mark Hunter for James
PRS for Music most performed work: “As It Was”; written by Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson and Harry Styles; performed by Harry Styles; published in the U.K. by Universal Music Publishing and Pulse Songs-Concord Music Publishing
Rising Star award with Amazon Music: Victoria Canal
Songwriter of the year with Amazon Music: Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers
Special international award: Debbie Harry and Chris Stein
Visionary award with Amazon Music: Charli XCX
Michael Abels is having a banner month. Eight days after winning the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Music along with collaborator Rhiannon Giddens for their opera Omar, Abels won the Composers’ Choice award for film score of the year at the 2023 ASCAP Screen Music Awards. The awards were presented at an invitation-only party in West Hollywood, Calif., on Tuesday (May 16).
The Composers’ Choice award winners are chosen by the ASCAP composer and songwriter community. Abels won for his score to Jordan Peele’s film Nope. His score was shortlisted for an Oscar for best original score in December but failed to make the final five.
Abels, 60, has scored all three of Peele’s film to date as a director – Get Out (2017), Us (2019) and Nope (2022), plus other films. He received two Primetime Emmy nods two years ago for his work on the HBO film Allen v. Farrow.
Cristobal Tapia de Veer was a double Composers’ Choice winner for his work on the HBO series The White Lotus. He took television theme of the year and shared the award for television score of the year with Kim Neundorf. de Veer won two Primetime Emmys in September for his work on the show.
Bear McCreary took video game score of the year for God of War Ragnarök.
There was a tie for documentary score of the year. The winners were Amanda Jones for Super/Natural and Jeff Cardoni for Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off.
Those five Composers’ Choice awards were part of the full slate of 2023 ASCAP Screen Music Awards, which honored music written for films, TV series and video games.
Simon Franglen won top box office film of the year for his score to the James Cameron blockbuster Avatar: The Way of Water. Franglen’s score was shortlisted for an Oscar for best original score, but like Nope, failed to make the final five.
Among the top streaming films winners, John Debney was honored for his score to Hocus Pocus 2 while Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, Khiyon Hursey, Mark Sonnenblick and Sukari Jones were celebrated for their collaborative work on the hit musical comedy Spirited.
Top streaming series winners include Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein for the Netflix series Stranger Things, Natalie Holt for the live-action Star Wars project Obi-Wan Kenobi and Siddhartha Khosla for Hulu’s hit comedy-drama Only Murders in the Building. Khosla received two Primetime Emmy nods last year for his work on the show.
David Vanacore was named the most-performed themes and underscore winner for his work on shows including Survivor, The Kardashians and The Daily Show. Composers Matthew Hawkins, Maurice “m.0.” Jackson and Neil Martin won top network television series for their main theme for NCIS, while John Sereda received top cable television series for his music in the historical drama When Calls the Heart.
The complete list of winners is available on the ASCAP website.
.
Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning are set to co-host the 2023 CMA Awards, which will air live on ABC from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 8. The country star and the former football great also fronted last year’s show.
Bryan and Manning are just the fourth hosting team to repeat as CMA Awards hosts. Mac Davis and Barbara Mandrell co-hosted three years running, 1980-82. Brooks & Dunn also co-hosted three years in a row, 2004-06. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood fronted the show 11 years in a row, 2008-18.
Before teaming up with Manning, Bryan was the solo host of the 2021 show.
While Bryan and Manning are a great pairing, they are not quite in the same league as the hard-to-top pair of country legends that co-hosted the recent ACM Awards: Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton.
The CMA Awards, which likes to call itself “Country Music’s Biggest Night” (and has trademarked that phrase), will air live Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. ET.
The CMA Awards have aired on ABC since 2006. The show has aired on all three legacy networks. It aired on NBC from 1968-71 and on CBS from 1972-2005.
Luke Combs, Cody Johnson and Lainey Wilson each won two awards at last year’s CMA Awards. Combs took entertainer of the year for the second year in a row and album of the year for the second time in three years. Johnson took single of the year and music video of the year, both for “Til You Can’t.” Wilson took female vocalist of the year and new artist of the year.
Viewership for the 56th annual CMA Awards grew to three-year highs in 2022, with 9.7 million total viewers and a 1.79 rating among adults 18-49, after seven days of viewing across linear and digital platforms. The show was the No. 1 most social TV program that evening and the No. 1 most social entertainment program season-to-date. The event earned 3.7 million total social interactions (+71% above 2021) and 5.3M video views (+119% over 2021). (All figures provided by the CMA; Source: Talkwalker SCR)
The first CMA Awards Banquet and Show was held in 1967. The following year, the CMA Awards was broadcast for the first time – making it the longest running annual music awards program on network television. The Grammys first aired as a live telecast in 1971. The ACM Awards first aired in 1972. The American Music Awards debuted in 1974.
ABC is also the network home of CMA’s two other television properties, CMA Fest and CMA Country Christmas.
SZA got into the spirit of the Webby Awards’ signature five-word acceptance speeches – and got a little practice for the many acceptance speeches she’ll likely be giving during awards season – at Monday night’s (May 15) 2023 Webby Awards, held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York. The awards, now in their 27th year, celebrate individuals and organizations demonstrating excellence on the Internet.
SZA received the Webby Award for artist of the year for her smash album, SOS, which logged 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The award cited “her instant classic SOS, the authentic intention and consideration she injects into her work, and her genius use of the Internet to share unique, brilliantly honest art.” Choreographer Parris Goebel presented the award. SZA’s (honest) speech: “The internet scares me, thanks!” (Honorees are limited to a five-word response.)
This year’s Webby Awards were hosted by Roy Wood Jr., best known for his appearances on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Throughout the night, Wood riffed on such topics as Chinese spy balloons, the metaverse, AI-generated music and Silicon Valley Bank. He even broke out in song to say goodbye to Twitter’s iconic blue check.
“By making us collectively smile, laugh, cry and dance, you’ve connected us and reminded us of our shared humanity,” Webby Awards president Claire Graves told those assembled. The Webbys also put a spotlight on two important social movements – the protests in Iran and Black Lives Matter.
DJ Jazzy Jeff presented the special achievement Webby Award to rapper Tobe Nwigwe, a Grammy nominee for best new artist this past year. Nwigwe was cited “for his innovative use of the Internet to create art that is imaginative and poignant as seen in his album moMINTS and his role as ‘Nick’ in the Netflix series Mo.” Nwingwe’s edgy acceptance speech: “A real ni**a won HA.”
Tracee Ellis Ross, the former star of the long-running sitcom black-ish, accepted the Webby special achievement award “for her ingenious use of the Internet to share multigenerational stories of belonging, increase Black representation in the beauty industry, and serve as a constant, positive force.” Ross’ speech: “You ain’t seen nothing yet.”
Hoda Kotb accepted the Webby Award for individual episodes-interview/talk show, presented by Wilmer Valderrama, for her interview with actress Viola Davis on her podcast Making Space with Hoda Kotb. In her speech, she said, “Listen, love, love, love. BYE!”
Actor John Slattery presented the Webby Award for best actress to his former Modern Love co-star Sharon Horgan “for capturing the Internet’s attention with her acclaimed Apple TV+ show Bad Sisters, and for her career as a voice of radical self-awareness and razor-sharp wit.” Horgan used her five-word speech to advocate for her fellow writers in the midst of the ongoing Hollywood scribe strike, demanding, “Pay writers what they deserve.”
Lizz Winstead presented the Webby special achievement award to Under the Desk News’ Vitus “V” Spehar “for making the news accessible and understandable to young people through their candid, hard-hitting and synoptic reporting, all done in bite-sized pieces on TikTok.” V told the audience “You are smart. Trust yourself.”
Wyatt Cenac presented the lifetime achievement Webby Award to Shigetaka Kurita, creator of the emoji, who broke ground with the first ever 5-emoji acceptance speech highlighting how emojis connect people around the world.
Other notable five-word speeches include:
• “This is for the Bronx.” – Kerry Washington
• “I have no words. F***.” – Gordon Ramsey
• “Watch your words, they’re powerful.” – David Free
• “Have kids, start a podcast.” – Kailyn Lowry and Vee Riviera
• “Find a rule to break.” – Basic Dept
• “All there is, is love.” – Anderson Cooper
Find the full list of Webbys winners here. See the best moments from last night’s show here.
Hip-hop icon Missy Elliott and Atlantic Records will be honored at the National Museum of African American Music’s Celebration of Legends on June 2 at the museum in Nashville.
Elliott is scheduled to attend, as are Mya, one of the artists on the all-star remake of “Lady Marmalade” which Elliott produced; and Sylvia Rhone, chairwoman/CEO of Epic Records, who became senior vice president and general manager of Atlantic Records in 1986 and who worked with Elliott when she headed eastwest Records.
Previous honorees include Lionel Richie, Chaka Khan, Quincy Jones, Smokey Robinson and the Fisk Jubilee Singers.
Elliott was recently announced as the first female hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2019, she became the first female hip-hop artist/songwriter to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Elliott has amassed nine top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including “Work It,” which logged 10 weeks at No. 2. She also reached the runner-up spot as a featured artist on Ciara’s “1, 2 Step.” A four-time Grammy winner, Elliott has won video of the year at the VMAs twice, as a featured artist on “Lady Marmalade” by Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mýa and Pink in 2001 and with her own “Work It” two years later.
Atlantic Records was founded in October 1947 by Ahmet Ertegün and Herb Abramson. Over its first two decades, Atlantic earned a reputation as one of the most important American record labels, specializing in jazz, R&B and soul recordings by such artists as Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett, Sam and Dave, Ruth Brown and Otis Redding. Its position was enhanced by its distribution deal with Stax Records. In 1967, Atlantic became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, now the Warner Music Group, and expanded into rock and pop.
The National Museum of African American Music was designed to celebrate and preserve African Americans’ influence on music and provide Nashville-area residents and visitors alike with diverse cultural offerings. The museum opened in 2021.
Sunday (May 14) marks 25 years since Frank Sinatra died at the age of 82. That’s hard to imagine, because he remains an icon and a cultural force. His compilation Nothing but the Best reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 in May 2008, a decade after his death. Jay-Z gave him a shout-out in […]
Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake lead this year’s nominees for the K-LOVE Fan Awards, slated to take place Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House.
Wickham leads with five nominations, followed by Lake with four nods. TobyMac and Rachael Lampa garnered three nominations each, as did sibling trio CAIN, who will also host this year’s awards show.
Explore
See latest videos, charts and news
See latest videos, charts and news
Fans can begin voting for their favorites Monday evening (May 15) at 6 p.m. CT at klovefanawards.com.
The May 28 K-LOVE Fan Awards ceremony will conclude the K-LOVE Fan Awards weekend, slated for May 26-28, which will feature the Friday night kickoff concert, an emerging artist showcase, songwriters’ showcase and a Sunday morning worship service. Additionally, this year’s weekend will feature a new event, the Saturday morning “Worship in the Round” session. TBN will broadcast the show on June 2, once again sponsored by Coca-Cola Consolidated.
See the list of 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards nominations below:
Artist of the year
Brandon LakeCAINfor King & CountryLauren DaigleMatthew WestPhil WickhamSteven Curtis ChapmanTobymac
Male artist of the yearBrandon LakeChris TomlinJeremy CampMatthew WestPhil WickhamTobymacZach Williams
Female artist of the yearAnne WilsonBrooke LigertwoodKaty NicholeLauren DaigleNatalie GrantRachael LampaTasha Layton
Group of the yearCAINCasting CrownsConsumed By FireElevation WorshipMaverick City MusicMercyMeWe The Kingdom
Song of the year“Build A Boat” Colton Dixon f/Gabby Barrett“Don’t Lose Heart” Steven Curtis Chapman“Fill My Cup” Andrew Ripp“Gratitude” Brandon Lake“Hymn of Heaven” Phil Wickham“I’m So Blessed” CAIN“Love Me Like I Am” for King & Country f/Jordin Sparks”Perfectly Loved” Rachael Lampa f/Tobymac“The Goodness” Tobymac f/Blessing Offor
Breakout single“Ain’t Nobody” Cody Carnes“Brighter Days” Blessing Offor“First Things First” Consumed By Fire“Good Lord” David Leonard“Good Morning Mercy” Jason Crabb“Perfectly Loved” Rachael Lampa f/Tobymac“Who I Am” Ben Fuller
Worship song of the year“Always” Chris Tomlin“Gratitude” Brandon Lake“Hymn of Heaven” Phil Wickham“I Believe It” Jon Reddick“Jireh” Maverick City Music“Same God” Elevation Worship“The Lord’s Prayer” Matt Maher
Film/TV impactFamily CampI Heard The BellsJesus RevolutionLifemarkMoonriseRunning The BasesThe Chosen Season Three Finale
Book impactAll My Knotted Up Life – Beth MooreGood Boundaries & Goodbyes – Lysa TerKeurstOn Our Knees – Phil WickhamThe God of the Way – Kathie Lee Gifford & Rabbi JasonThe Love Stories of the Bible Speak – Shannon BreamThe Power to Change – Craig Groeschel
Podcast impactDream Big Podcast with Bob Goff & FriendsHey! It’s The LuskosLisa Harper’s Back Porch TheologyMade For This with Jennie AllenProverbs 31 Ministries Podcast – Lysa TerKeurstThe Alisa Childers PodcastThe Candace Cameron Bure PodcastUnashamed with Phil & Jase Robertson
The 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards hit the Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas on Thursday (May 11). It was good night for “wait in the truck” collaborators HARDY and Lainey Wilson, who each won four awards at the 2023 ACMs, including album of the year for Wilson thanks to her […]
The 2023 ACM Awards featured some of the biggest stars in country descending upon the Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas, on Thursday (May 11) to honor achievements in the genre and showcasing talent in a series of performances. Dolly Parton played a large part in the night’s success, as she co-hosted the […]