The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) announced that the organization will honor acclaimed Colombian singer and songwriter Carlos Vives with the ASCAP Founders Award.
Vives said:
I want to thank ASCAP for this prestigious recognition.
It is an honor to receive an award that celebrates my career and contributions. I am looking forward to continuing to share the gift of music with new generations of songwriters and musicians.
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 recipient is a musical innovator who possesses a unique style of creative genius that will enrich generations to come. Past recipients include Marc Anthony, Rubén Blades, Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Emmylou Harris, Billy Joel, Paul McCartney, Carly Simon, Arturo Sandoval, Rod Stewart, James Taylor, Steven Tyler & Joe Perry, Stevie Wonder and more.
