The performance rights organization reported a 14.7% increase in songwriter and publisher payouts to $1.592 billion in 2023.
Winners will be revealed at 2024 ASCAP Screen Music Award Winners Celebration on May 9.
The question isn’t so much about whether this will be good for creators — but, rather, which ones.
ASCAP also said a federal right to publicity was "necessary" in comments filed to the U.S. Copyright Office.
"This is the most disruptive technology that’s hit the creative industry, generally, in our lifetime. And it’s growing exponentially."
Jordan Davis, the Morgan Wallen smash “You Proof” & Sony Music Publishing also earn top honors.
Songwriter Justin Tranter and country artist and podcast host Rissi Palmer were also honored.
The event preceded ASCAP's annual lobbying day on Capitol Hill, where ASCAP members urged lawmakers to protect the value of music in the age of AI.
ASCAP president and chairman Paul Williams outlines the organization's six guiding principles for AI.
The singer will receive the honor at the ASCAP Christian Music Awards, which is set for Oct. 2 in Nashville.