Grammy-nominated songwriter-artist David Nail's first #1, “Let It Rain,” was recently honored by ASCAP. The song, co-written with Jonathan Singleton, set a record for the longest uninterrupted rise to #1 since the inception of the country radio charts.

As a producer, conductor and arranger for film, TV, records and games, Ryan Shore's many talents have allowed him to embrace a great diversity of musical projects. Now he's embracing a Grammy nom for his score to The Shrine

Ronen Landa, who scored the music to this year’s Sundance horror flick, The Pact, was the lucky winner of the grand raffle prize at ASCAP’s Composer-Filmmaker Cocktail Party – AVID Pro Tools 10

ASCAP celebrated the hard-working team behind the Jason Aldean #1 “Tattoos On This Town” in Nashville in February. Co-written by Neil Thrasher and produced by Michael Knox, the tune is Aldean’s eighth trip to the top, hot on the heels of numerous  Knox/Aldean Grammy nominations.

Licensing. Scoring. Session work. For many music makers, seeking out new opportunities and income streams has become a requirement. We talked to Guy Erez, Judith Owen and Lance Hayes, three ASCAP members who have found success - and creative satisfaction - through diversifying their careers.

25 years after she co-wrote the immortal "Man in the Mirror," Grammy-winning ASCAP member Siedah Garrett is still at the top her game. Her music to Rio earned a 2012 Oscar nod, and she's set to release The Answer's Always Love, her first album in nine years. Here, Siedah shares some wisdom she picked up along the way.

ASCAP L.A. hosted a t-shirt signing event for Mama Luke, a movement that aims to spread awareness about breast cancer within the hip-hop community. The autographed t-shirt will be auctioned off, with all proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society.

David Nail's "Let It Rain" recently set a record for the longest uninterrupted climb to #1 in the history of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. ASCAP's Ryan Beuschel has the story behind the song, including its serendipitous connection to cinema. Watch a exclusive video of David performing "Let It Rain" at Sundance.

ASCAP hosted the ASCAP Composer-Filmmaker Cocktail Party, an exclusive event at the Sundance ASCAP Music Café in Park City, Utah. The event was a celebration of ASCAP composers and filmmakers of 2012 Sundance Film Festival films.

It was announced today that SXSW will show a sneak preview of the forthcoming documentary, Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me, a feature-length documentary about legendary Memphis band Big Star, led by ASCAP member Alex Chilton.