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SESAC is thrilled to congratulate all affiliated artists, songwriters, and producers nominated for the 2026 GRAMMY® Awards, to be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The awards will broadcast on CBS, as well as streaming on Paramount+, live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA.

SESAC affiliates received nominations across a wide variety of categories, from Dance/Electronic and R&B to Jazz and Global Music.

For a full list of the nominees, visit gramm y.com

SESAC nominees are as follows:

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
Ariana Grande
“Defying Gravity” recorded by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo

Best Dance/Electronic Recording
Guy Lawrence
Howard Lawrence
“No Cap” recorded by Disclosure and Anderson .Paak

Best Rock Performance
Emily Armstrong
“The Emptiness Machine” recorded by Linkin Park

Best Rock Album
Emily Armstrong
From Zero recorded by Linkin Park

Best Traditional R&B Performance
Lalah Hathaway
“UPTOWN” recorded by Lalah Hathaway

Best R&B Song
Darius Dixson
“Folded” recorded by Kehlani

Best Progressive R&B Album
Kenyon Dixon
Come As You Are recorded by Terrace Martin and Kenyon Dixon

Best R&B Album
Swiff D
Why Not More? recorded by Coco Jones

Carrington Brown and Rico Love
Escape Room recorded by Teyana Taylor

Best Melodic Rap Performance
Kenyon Dixon
“WeMaj” recorded Terrace Martin and Kenyon Dixon ft. Rapsody

Best Alternative Jazz Album
Robert Glasper
Keys To The City Volume One recorded by Robert Glasper

Best Country Duo/Group Performance
Margo Price
“Love Me Like You Used To Do” recorded by Margo Price and Tyler Childers

Best Country Song
Jenee Fleenor
“A Song To Sing” recorded by Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton

Best Traditional Country Album
Margo Price
Hard Headed Woman recorded by Margo Price

Best American Roots Performance
Randy Newman
“LONELY AVENUE” recorded by Jon Batiste ft. Randy Newman

Best Gospel Performance/Song
Shirley Caesar
“Come Jesus Come” recorded by Cece Winans ft. Shirley Caesar

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
PJ Morton
“Amazing” recorded by Darrel Walls and PJ Morton

Best Gospel Album
PJ Morton
Heart Of Mine recorded by Darrel Walls and PJ Morton

Best African Music Performance
Burna Boy
“Love” recorded by Burna Boy

Best Global Music Album
Burna Boy
No Sign of Weakness recorded by Burna Boy

Best Instrumental Composition
Zain Effendi
“Opening” recorded by Zain Effendi

Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance
Lili Haydn
“Lullabies For The Brokenhearted” recorded by Lili Haydn and Paul Cantelon

Congratulations to all SESAC affiliates who contributed to GRAMMY-nominated projects:

Best R&B Performance
Darius Dixson
for his contribution to
“Folded” recorded by Kehlani

Best Traditional Country Album
Jeremy Ivey
for his contribution to
Hard Headed Woman recorded by Margo Price

Stephen Wilson Jr.
for his contribution to
American Romance recorded by Lukas Nelson

Best Contemporary Country Album
Alysa Vanderheym
for her contribution to
Patterns recorded by Kelsea Ballerini

Casey Brown, Joe Fox, Chris LaCorte, Josh Hoge, and Alysa Vanderheym
for their contribution to
Beautifully Broken recorded by Jelly Roll

Jenee Fleenor
for her contribution to
Postcards From Texas recorded by Miranda Lambert

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
8ae
for her contribution to
Reconstruction recorded by Lecrae

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2025 SESAC LA Music Awards

Amanda Terranova — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Songwriter of the Year

Ariana Grande

Publisher of the Year

Universal Music Publishing Group

Song of the Year

“We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)”
Written by: Ariana Grande
Published by: Universal Music Publishing Group
Performed by: Ariana Grande

Producer of the Year

The Legendary Traxster
Dez Wright

SESAC PERFORMANCE AWARDS

PROMOTION

SESAC Honoree: The Legendary Traxster

Published by: Mr. Lindley To You Music

Recorded by: ¥$: Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign ft. Future

II MOST WANTED

SESAC Honoree: Andrew DeRoberts

Published by: Concord Music Publishing

Recorded by: Beyoncé & Miley Cyrus

HELLO MISS JOHNSON

SESAC Honorees: Clay Harlow & Jack Harlow

Published by: Clayborn Enterprises LLC, Sony Music Publishing, Harlow Happenings

Recorded by: Jack Harlow

IN THE NIGHT

SESAC Honoree: Dahi

Published by: Dahi Productions, Sony Music Publishing

Recorded by: Childish Gambino ft. Jorja Smith & Amaarae

WE PRAY

SESAC Honoree: Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu

Published by: Universal Music Publishing Group

Recorded by: Coldplay ft. Little Simz, Burna Boy, Elyanna & TINI

OCEAN

SESAC Honoree: Dez Wright

Published by: Dez Wright Beats, Concord Music Publishing,
ADNAM Publishing

Recorded by: Future

HEAVY IS THE CROWN

SESAC Honoree: Emily Armstrong

Published by: L A Rumours, Universal Music Publishing Group

Recorded by: Linkin Park

JUST US

SESAC Honoree: Jack Harlow

Published by: Sony Music Publishing, Harlow Happenings

Recorded by: Jack Harlow & Doja Cat

TURTLE RACE

SESAC Honoree: Felix (Flexondatrack) Govaerts

Published by: AYOFLEX Publishing

Recorded by: Rod Wave

SESAC Honoree: Dawoyne “2forwOyNE” Lawson

Published by: 2FORWOYNE, Sony Music Publishing

Recorded by: Future

I AM NOT OKAY

SESAC Honoree: Casey Brown

Published by: Track & Feels, Tape Room Tunes,
Warner Chappell Music

Recorded by: Jelly Roll

LOVE ME NOT

SESAC Honoree: Dahi

Published by: Dahi Productions, Sony Music Publishing

Recorded by: Ravyn Lenae

CHARGE DEM HOES A FEE

SESAC Honoree: Dez Wright

Published by: Dez Wright Beats, Concord Music Publishing,
ADNAM Publishing

Recorded by: Playboi Carter & Travis Scott

APPLY PRESSURE

SESAC Honorees: Felix (Flexondatrack) Govaerts

Published by: AYOFLEX Publishing

Recorded by: Rod Wave

THE EMPTINESS MACHINE

SESAC Honoree: Emily Armstrong

Published by: L A Rumours, Universal Music Publishing Group

Recorded by: Linkin Park

WE CAN’T BE FRIENDS (WAIT FOR YOUR LOVE)

SESAC Honoree: Ariana Grande

Published by: Universal Music Publishing Group

Recorded by: Ariana Grande

THE BOY IS MINE

SESAC Honoree: Ariana Grande

Published by: Universal Music Publishing Group

Recorded by: Ariana Grande

CARNIVAL

SESAC Honoree: The Legendary Traxster

Published by: Mr Lindley To You Music

Recorded by: ¥$: Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign ft. Rich The Kid & Playboi Carti

NEW DROP

SESAC Honoree: Dez Wright

Published by: Dez Wright Beats, Concord Music Publishing,
ADNAM Publishing

Recorded by: Don Toliver

WACCED OUT MURALS

SESAC Honoree: Dahi

Published by: Dahi Productions, Sony Music Publishing

Recorded by: Kendrick Lamar

FIELD TRIP

SESAC Honorees: The Legendary Traxster,
Dez Wright

Published by: TMr Lindley To You Music, Dez Wright Beats, Concord Music Publishing, ADNAM Publishing

Recorded by: ¥$: Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign ft. Playboi Carti,
Kodak Black & Don Toliver

FALL FAST IN LOVE

SESAC Honoree: Felix (Flexondatrack) Govaerts

Published by: AYOFLEX Publishing

Recorded by: Rod Wave

BOBBY SOX

SESAC Honorees: Billie Joe Armstrong, Michael Ryan Pritchard, Frank E. Wright III

Published by: Green Daze Music, Warner Chappell Music

Recorded by: Green Day

NO ANGELS

SESAC Honoree: Fede Vindver

Published by: Fede Vindver Publishing, Warner Chappell Music

Recorded by: Justin Timberlake

DOPAMINE

SESAC Honoree: Sam Tinnesz

Published by: Only Ginger With A Soul Publishing, Position Music

Recorded by: Sum 41

ORLANDO IN LOVE

SESAC Honoree: Michelle Zauner

Published by: Japanese Breakfast, Secretly Publishing

Recorded by: Japanese Breakfast

IF IT DOESN’T HURT

SESAC Honorees: Mark Vollelunga,
Ben Anderson, Will Hoffman, Jonny Hawkins

Published by: Without Sleep, Flammatory, Too Many Names Music

Recorded by: Nothing More

ANGEL SONG

SESAC Honorees: Mark Vollelunga,
Ben Anderson, Jonny Hawkins

Published by: Without Sleep, Too Many Names Music

Recorded by: Nothing More

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SESAC Celebrates 2025 CMA Award Nominees

Jenna Smith — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:52:59 +0000

Congratulations to all SESAC-affiliated artists and songwriters nominated for the 59th Annual CMA Awards. The winners of this year’s CMA Awards will be revealed live from Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, Nov. 19 on ABC.

For a full list of nominees, visit cmaawards.com

Megan Moroney

Female Vocalist of the Year
Album of the Year – Am I Okay?
Song of the Year – “Am I Okay?”
Single of the Year – “Am I Okay?”
Music Video of the Year – “Am I Okay?”
Musical Event of the Year – “You Had To Be There” with Kenny Chesney

Stephen Wilson Jr.

New Artist of the Year

Hillary Scott of Lady A

Vocal Group of the Year

Lalo Guzman

Song of the Year – “Texas” recorded by Blake Shelton

Jenee Fleenor

Musician of the Year – fiddle

Rob McNelley

Musician of the Year – guitar

Derek Wells

Musician of the Year – guitar

SESAC congratulates affiliates who have contributed to CMA-nominated projects:

Album of the Year
Joe Fox
for his contributions to
F-1 Trillion recorded by Post Malone
I’m The Problem recorded by Morgan Wallen
Whirlwind recorded by Lainey Wilson

Rob Hatch
for his contribution to
Am I Okay? recorded by Megan Moroney

Chris LaCorte
for his contributions to
I’m The Problem recorded by Morgan Wallen

Lance Miller
for his contributions to
Whirlwind recorded by Lainey Wilson

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CMA Fest 2025: SESAC Affiliates Schedule

Jenna Smith — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:38:32 +0000

Time	Artist	Location
10:30a – 11:30a	Dillon Carmichael	Meet & Greet in Fan Fair X
11:00a – 11:30a	Megan Moroney	Chevy Riverfront Stage
12:30p – 1:30p	Craig Campbell	Meet & Greet in Fan Fair X
1:10p – 1:40p	Dillon Carmichael	Chevy Vibes Stage
2:30p – 3:00p	Mark Wills	Meet & Greet in Fan Fair X
3:45p – 4:30p	Emily Ann Roberts	CMA Close Up Stage
4:30p – 5:00p	Craig Campbell	Chevy Vibes Stage
5:20p – 5:50p	Mark Wills	Chevy Vibes Stage

Time	Artist	Location
4:00p – 4:20p	Dawson Anderson	Spotlight Stage
4:30p – 5:00p	Boomtown Saints	Meet & Greet in Fan Fair X
7:35p – 8:00p	Boomtown Saints	Hard Rock Stage

Time	Artist	Location
11:00a – 11:30a	Blanco Brown	Meet & Greet in Fan Fair X
11:20a – 11:45a	Annie Bosko	Hard Rock Stage
11:30a – 12:30p	Cooper Alan	Meet & Greet in Fan Fair X
12:05p – 12:35p	Blanco Brown	Dr Pepper Amp Stage
12:30p – 1:30p	Emily Ann Roberts	Meet & Greet in Fan Fair X
2:20p – 2:50p	Cooper Alan	Chevy Riverfront Stage
2:45p – 3:30p	Steven Miller	CMA Close Up Stage
3:25p – 3:55p	Emily Ann Roberts	Dr Pepper Amp Stage
4:00p – 4:30p	Annie Bosko	Meet & Greet in Fan Fair X
9:55p – 10:20p	Megan Moroney	Nissan Stadium

Time	Artist	Location
1:10 – 1:40p	Thompson Square	Chevy Vibes Stage
3:30 – 4:30p	Thompson Square	Meet & Greet in Fan Fair X

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SESAC x Sound City 2025

Amanda Terranova — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:59:25 +0000

SESAC is delighted to continue our longstanding partnership with Liverpool Sound City to showcase the best of new talent from around the globe.

SESAC Music Group is a global, multi-line music company that provides a wide range of data, technology and services to publishers, songwriters, composers, and creators across every corner of the music industry. With its four divisions including Performing Rights, Music Services, Audiovisual Music, and Church Resources, SESAC Music Group drives efficiency in licensing for music users and is home to a wide array of world-class music companies.

SESAC Performing Rights drives efficiency in licensing for music users and enhances value for its affiliated writers, publishers, and composers by providing timely, efficient royalty collection and distribution. The company represents top-tier songwriters and film composers from a broad range of genres including Adele, Burna Boy, Christophe Beck, Rosanne Cash, David Crosby, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Kesha, Gabriel Mann, R.E.M., and many more.

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SESAC Congratulates 2025 SHOF Abe Olman Scholarship Recipients

Amanda Terranova — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

SESAC is thrilled to announce our three recipients of the 2025 Abe Olman Scholarship – Daphne Browdy, Elby Faser, and Dawoyne “2forwOyNE” Lawson. Abe Olman was both a major figure in the music publishing community and a songwriter himself, in addition to being one of the founders of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The scholarships given out each year are made possible by his family in the interest of encouraging and supporting the careers of young songwriters. Previous SESAC recipients include Calvin Langman, Ava Liv Mabry, Kiran Gandhi, and more.

Dawoyne Lawson, born in the West End of Louisville, Kentucky, is a distinguished figure who was developed in the performing arts and mentorship in the surrounding communities of his hometown. He has actively participated in programs such as River City Drum Corp, “Men Of Quality” of Doss High School, Project ONE, and AMPED. DaWoyne’s musical prowess was evident early on, earning him the position of 1st chair in the All-State Concert Band during high school and leading him to perform with the University of Louisville Marching and Concert Band.

DaWoyne’s talents have extended beyond local mentorship and into the global music scene. He is the sound behind one of Louisville’s dynamic superstars, Jack Harlow, contributing to over 500+ million streams. His work on the Grammy-nominated project, “Come Home The Kids Miss You,” has cemented his place in the industry, with contributions to two Billboard #1 rap albums and one #1 Billboard global album, and he has been a loyal member of SESAC since 2018.

Elby Faser isn’t your typical artist. She’s a musical maverick on the go with vocals that are not just powerful but dripping with soul and the kind of eloquence that can take your breath away. Effortlessly painting a tapestry of pop, classic rock, soul, and blues into her own genre-blurring creation, Elby is a force to be reckoned with. Imagine a vibrant playlist where Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, and John Mayer vibe together—this is Elby’s world, and she calls her sound “the rootsy cousin of alt-pop with a sprinkle of blues.” It’s fresh, it’s fun, and it’s completely her own.

For Elby, it’s not just about the music; it’s about the stories behind the music. Her songwriting dives deep into personal experiences and insightful observations about life, making each track feel like a voyage of the soul. When you listen to her songs, you’re not just hearing melodies; you’re embarking on a journey that captures universal truths and invites you to see your own life reflected in her words.

Elby’s captivating performances have landed her on some of the most iconic stages in the country, including The Ryman Auditorium, The Bluebird Cafe, Whiskey Jam, The Foundry in Athens, Matilda’s, and The Grand Ole Opry Plaza. She’s shared the spotlight with legendary artists like Boz Scaggs, LeAnn Rimes, Christopher Cross, Maggie Rose, Mother’s Finest, and Craig Morgan, further cementing her place as an emerging powerhouse in the music scene. Every time Elby performs as a solo artist or with her full band, she creates magical moments where vulnerability meets empowerment, inviting you to experience every emotion in the room. With every note she sings and every lyric she writes, she leaves a little bit of her heart behind, making it impossible not to be drawn into her world. So, if you’re ready to experience a sonic adventure, Elby welcomes you along for the ride.

Daphne Browdy is a Nashville-based songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for her sharp lyricism and strong melodic instincts. Her recent co-writes include Bruno Major, Ron Fair (Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, Christina Aguilera), Carobae (JoJo, Sasha Sloan), Drew Ramsey (Nicki Minaj, India Arie), JT Foley (GAYLE, Theory of a Deadman), Megan Redmond (Charli Adams, Charlotte Sands, Lindsey Lomis), Rajiv D Hall (Sasha Sloan, Mikky Ekko, Nightly), and Robyn Dell’Unto (GAYLE, Blu DeTiger). She has earned industry accolades, including the John Lennon Foundation Award and a top-ten placement in the American Songwriter competition.

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SESAC Congratulates 2025 ACM Award Nominees

Jenna Smith — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:09:36 +0000

Megan Moroney

Alysa Vanderheym

SESAC Congratulates affiliates Megan Moroney and Alysa Vanderheym on their nominations at the 60^th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Vanderheym was also among those nominated for ACM Studio Recording Awards, alongside fellow affiliates Derek Wells, Evan Hutchings, and Jenee Fleenor. Additionally, we recognize affiliates who contributed to ACM-nominated projects.

The 60^th Academy of Country Music Awards will be held Thursday May 8^th at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, and will stream live exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

For a full list of ACM Award nominees, visit acmcountry.com

SESAC nominees are as follows:

Megan Moroney
Female Artist of the Year
Album of the Year – Am I Okay? (I’ll Be Fine)

Alysa Vanderheym
Music Event of the Year
“Cowboys Cry Too” recorded by Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan

Congratulations to our Studio Recording Award nominees:

Alysa Vanderheym – Producer of the Year

Derek Wells – Electric Guitar Player of the Year

Jenee Fleenor – Specialty Instrument Player of the Year

Evan Hutchings – Drummer of the Year

Congratulations to SESAC affiliates who contributed to ACM-nominated projects:

Casey Brown
for his contribution to
Album of the Year
Beautifully Broken recorded by Jelly Roll

Alysa Vanderheym
for her contribution to
Album of the Year
Beautifully Broken recorded by Jelly Roll

Chris LaCorte
for his contribution to
Album of the Year
Beautifully Broken recorded by Jelly Roll

Joe Fox
for his contributions to
Album of the Year
F-1 Trillion recorded by Post Malone
Whirlwind recorded by Lainey Wilson
Beautifully Broken recorded by Jelly Roll

Lance Miller
for his contribution to
Album of the Year
Whirlwind recorded by Lainey Wilson

Rob Hatch
for his contribution to
Album of the Year
Am I Okay? (I’ll Be Fine) recorded by Megan Moroney

Pete Good
for his contribution to
Music Event of the Year
“We Don’t Fight Anymore” recorded by Carly Pearce and Chris Stapleton

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SESAC Celebrates 67th GRAMMY® Award Winners

Jenna Smith — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:59:17 +0000

SESAC is thrilled to congratulate all affiliated artists, songwriters, and producers who took home trophies at the 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards held on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Sierra Ferrell swept in all categories she was nominated for, with a total of four awards. Additionally, Cory Henry, Tony Succar, and Matt B took home trophies across a variety of genres including Global Music, Tropical Latin, and Gospel.

For a full list of the winners, visit grammy.com

SESAC winners are as follows:

Best American Roots Performance
Sierra Ferrell
“Lighthouse” recorded by Sierra Ferrell

Best Americana Performance
Sierra Ferrell
“American Dreaming” recorded by Sierra Ferrell

Best American Roots Song
Sierra Ferrell
“American Dreaming” recorded by Sierra Ferrell

Best Americana Album
Sierra Ferrell
Trail Of Flowers recorded by Sierra Ferrell

Best Roots Gospel Album
Cory Henry
Church recorded by Cory Henry

Best Tropical Latin Album
Tony Succar
Alma, Corazón y Salsa (Live at Gran Teatro Nacional) recorded by Tony Succar, Mimy Succar

Best Global Music Album
Matt B
ALKEBULAN II recorded by Matt B featuring Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Congratulations to all SESAC affiliates who contributed to GRAMMY-winning projects:

Album of the Year
Derek Dixie, Darius Dixson, Andrew DeRoberts
for their contributions to
Cowboy Carter recorded by Beyoncé

Best R&B Performance
Bryan Michael Cox
for his contribution to
“Made for Me (Live On BET)” recorded by Muni Long

Best Rap Album
Darius Dixson
Alligator Bites Never Heal recorded by Doechii

Best Country Solo Performance
Jerry Salley
for his contribution to
“It Takes A Woman” recorded by Chris Stapleton

Best Country Duo/Group Performance
Andrew DeRoberts
for his contributions to
“II MOST WANTED” recorded by Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus

Best Country Album
Derek Dixie, Darius Dixson, Andrew DeRoberts
for their contributions to
Cowboy Carter recorded by Beyoncé

Best Música Urbana Album
TROOKO, Rafa Arcaute, Christian Nodal
for their contributions to
LAS LETRAS YA NO IMPORTAN recorded by Residente

Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano)
Bibi Marin
for his contribution to
Boca Chueca, Vol.1 recorded by Carín León

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SESAC Congratulates Ariana Grande on her first Oscar nomination

Jenna Smith — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:37:17 +0000

Ariana Grande is taking awards season by storm! After being nominated for the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and SAG Awards, she earned her first ever Academy Award nomination for her performance as Glinda in the category for Best Supporting Actress.

Ariana shared a heartfelt post on her Instagram, writing how much the nomination meant to her.

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Wicked earned a total of 10 nominations, including for Best Picture, and tied for second most overall with The Brutalist.

The 97th Academy Awards will air live on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 2, 2025 from the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. For a full list of nominees, click here.

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