The ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards

The ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards honors the composers, songwriters, music publishers, producers, and artists who create today’s most popular rhythm and soul music.

Introduction

Since its launch in 2000, the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards has grown to become one of the most important events on the music calendar, honoring the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s most performed ASCAP members’ songs on the R&B, hip-hop, rap and gospel charts.

The awards are determined by a votes from ASCAP’s R&B/hip-hop, rap and gospel membership. The Board of Judges, which is comprised of leading songwriters, producers and music industry executives, selects the award winners in the Non-Contested categories.

ASCAP will present several special awards at this year’s ceremony, including the Golden Note Award, which is presented to artists who have achieved extraordinary career milestones; the Founders Award, bestowed upon Songwriter/Artists who have enriched the culture of American music; and the Vanguard Award, given to an ASCAP member whose body of work is among the most pioneering and influential within rhythm & soul.

What are the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards?

The ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards are held annually to honor the top songwriters, producers and music publishers in R&B, hip-hop and related genres. The awards ceremony is traditionally held in late June or early July, and the list of nominees is announced in the spring.

The award itself is a trophy in the shape of a microphone, and it is given out in a number of different categories. Some of the more popular categories include Song of the Year, Producer of the Year and Publisher of the Year. In addition to these awards, there are also special achievement awards given out from time to time.

When and where are the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards?

The ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards will take place on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA.

How can I attend the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards?

The ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards celebrates the songwriters, composers and publishers of the most popular music in R&B, hip-hop and beyond. The event is invite-only and is typically held in Los Angeles in June.

Who will be attending the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards?

The ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards recognizes songwriters and publishers of the most performed ASCAP songs on the R&B, hip-hop, rap and trap charts. The event will feature performances by some of the hottest artists in R&B and hip-hop music, as well as special awards presentations. This year’s event will be hosted by Singer, Songwriter and Actress Teyana Taylor.

What will be happening at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards?

The ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The event will honor ASCAP’s top R&B, hip-hop and soul music creators of the past year.

Conclusion

The ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards were created in 1995 to celebrate the prior year’s most-played ASCAP songs on rhythm & blues, hip-hop, rap and gospel radio. The award-winning songs and songwriters are honored at an annual awards show held in Los Angeles.