Billie Eilish and Finneas to receive ASCAP Vanguard AwardIconic Hit Songwriter Jeff Lynne To Be Honored With Prestigious ASCAP Founders Award At 2019 ASCAP Pop Music Awards In Beverly Hills May 16NEW WAVE PIONEERS DEBBIE HARRY, CHRIS STEIN AND CLEM BURKE OF BLONDIE TO BE HONORED WITH ASCAP GOLDEN NOTE AWARDPOP/ ALTERNATIVE PHENOMS BILLIE EILISH AND FINNEAS TO RECEIVE ASCAP VANGUARD AWARDOFFICIAL PRESS RELEASENEWS PROVIDED BY ASCAP LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2019 - The 36th annual 2019 ASCAP Pop Music Awards is shaping up to be a can't-miss event on the music industry calendar. The slate of hitmaking talents that will be lauded at the invitation-only celebration in Beverly Hills on May 16 includes iconic songwriter and ELO mastermind Jeff Lynne, who will receive the ASCAP Founders Award, and punk/pop pioneers Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and Clem Burke of Blondie, who will accept the ASCAP Golden Note Award. Additionally, pop/alternative phenomenon Billie Eilish and her collaborator/producer (and brother) FINNEAS will take home the ASCAP Vanguard Award. ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams commented: "It is so exciting to have legendary music heroes and groundbreaking talents of all eras sharing our Pop Music Awards stage and recognized for their distinctive contributions to music." Williams continued, "Jeff Lynne has led a singular career and we are all fortunate that his musical genius has been felt so widely. His legendary stature is well-deserved and ASCAP is very proud to present him with our highest honor." "Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and Clem Burke electrified an underground music scene and later mainstream listeners when they married punk and pop with Debbie's enviably cool lyrics and voice. Their experimentation with nearly every genre — rock, punk, reggae, rap, disco— anchored by their roots in great songwriting, is what truly sets them apart." "Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell are mesmerizing the pop world with their inventive songs and sounds that speak for a new generation of music listeners. Their music shows us how classic themes of love and desire can manifest themselves in song in endlessly fresh and compelling ways." Jeff Lynne – ASCAP Founders Award honoree The ASCAP Founders Award is presented to songwriters and composers who have made pioneering contributions to music by inspiring and influencing their fellow music creators. Each is a musical innovator with a unique style of creative genius that will enrich generations to come. Previous recipients include Sir Paul McCartney, Desmond Child, Stevie Wonder, Tom Petty, Patti Smith, James Taylor, Billy Joel and Carly Simon. Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Clem Burke of Blondie – ASCAP Golden Note Award honorees The ASCAP Golden Note is presented to songwriters, composers, and artists who have achieved extraordinary career milestones. Previous recipients include Duran Duran, Lindsay Buckingham, Trent Reznor, George Michael, A Tribe Called Quest, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys and more. Billie Eilish and FINNEAS – ASCAP Vanguard Award honorees The ASCAP Vanguard Award recognizes ASCAP members whose innovative work is helping to shape the future of music. Past winners include Portugal. The Man, St. Vincent, Nine Inch Nails, Janelle Monae, Beastie Boys and Bjork. About ASCAP
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April 11, 2019 6:15pm ET by Pressparty |