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We are ASCAP.

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Music Creators

Music Creators

I write, compose, or publish music
Music Users

Music Users

I use music in my business

Why ASCAP?

ASCAP is a performing rights organization of more than 1.1 million songwriters, composers and music publishers. We are the only PRO in the US that operates on a not-for-profit basis, and the only one that puts creators first.

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ASCAP Members Wrote the Soundtrack to 2025

Our members wrote the #1 songs on 53 separate Billboard Year-End genre charts, soundtracked the most-seen Netflix original film of all time, and released Pitchfork's #1 album of the year. Whether they were winning Grammys, Oscars and Tonys or breaking records and making history, ASCAP members defined the sound of 2025.

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ASCAP Experience: Panelists Announced

Our initial lineup includes hitmakers Stephen Schwartz, Mark Sonnenblick, Justin Tranter, Andreas Carlsson, Nova Wav, James Fauntleroy and more!

ASCAP Explained

Answers to big questions about ASCAP & your music career

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2025 ASCAP Nashville Songwriters Celebration

Big winners included Shaboozey, Ashley Gorley, Brandon Lake, Sony Music Publishing, Essential Music Publishing LLC and more...

Whatever your style, we have your back.

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