(Nashville, TN): Multi-faceted songwriter Liz Rose was named SESAC’s Country Songwriter of the Year during ceremonies held today at the company’s Music Row Headquarters. On the strength of her hits for Taylor Swift ( “Tim McGraw”, “Teardrops On My Guitar”) as well as her contributions to projects by Lori McKenna (Unglamorous) and Walt Wilkins & the Mystiqueros (Diamonds In The Sun), Rose was on hand to accept the evening’s top honor.
Brian White was also honored for his song “Watching You” which was named SESAC’s Country Song of the Year. The song, a mega-smash hit for Rodney Atkins, held the No.1 spot on the country charts four consecutive weeks.
Hillsboro Valley Songs, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing, the publisher of Liz Rose’s catalogue, was named SESAC’s Country Publisher Of The Year.
In addition to their songwriting honors, SESAC Associate Vice President, Tim Fink, awarded Songwriter Of The Year, Liz Rose, with a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted Master Built acoustic guitar, courtesy of Gibson Guitar.
A highlight of the evening included the presentation of the “Spirit Of SESAC” Award in memory of Americana songwriter/artist, Buck Jones, who tragically died in an accident in March while traveling to perform a show in Texas. The”Spirit Of SESAC” Award was presented in honor of Buck’s overwhelming spirit and passion for music. Amy Beth Jones was on hand to accept the award in memory of her husband.
Following tradition, SESAC also recognized the impact of the Americana format during the night’s festivities handing out awards to several top artists and songwriters in the genre including Bob Dylan, Kevin Welch,Kieran Kane and Walt Wilkins among many others.
Among the evening’s many highlights was a touching version of “Watching You” performed by the man who took the song to the top of charts, Rodney Atkins, who was joined by the songwriter, Brian White.
2007 SESAC Nashville Awards
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR:
Liz Rose
SONG OF THE YEAR:
“Watching You” written by Brian White
PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR:
Hillsboro Valley Songs, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing
Country Performance Activity Awards
“A Good Man”
Written by Victoria Shaw
Recorded by Emerson Drive
AvaRu Music
Multisongs
“Teardrops On My Guitar”
Written by Liz Rose
Recorded by Taylor Swift
Hillsboro Valley Songs
Sony/ATV Timber Publishing
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“Tim McGraw”
Written by Liz Rose
Recorded by Taylor Swift
Hillsboro Valley Songs
Sony/ATV Timber Publishing
“Watching You”
Written by Brian White
Recorded by Rodney Atkins
Songs from the White House
Multisongs
“Moments”
Written by Sam Tate, Annie Tate
Recorded by Emerson Drive
Gravitron Music
“Just Might Have Her Radio On”
Written by Ashe Underwood
Recorded by Trent Tomlinson
Geormac Music
“Dixie Lullaby”
Written by Justin Pollard
Recorded by Pat Green
Drum Groove Music
“Isn’t She”
Written by Ron Harbin
Recorded by Carolina Rain
Harbinism.com Music
“Two Pink Lines”
Written by Victoria Shaw
Recorded by Eric Church
Ruby Dooby Tunes
“That Kind of Day”
Written by Greg Barnhill
Recorded by Sarah Buxton
Green City Music
Green Wilderness Music
Recurrent Country Performance Activity Awards
“If You’re Going Through Hell (Before The Devil Even Knows)”
Written by Sam Tate, Annie Tate
Recorded by Rodney Atkins
Gravitron Music
Whattayadef Music
Americana Performance Activity Awards
Jim Lauderdale, Kevin Welch
For the the contribution to the album Nashville
Recorded by Solomon Burke
Spur 66 Music
Universal Tunes
Jim Lauderdale
For the contribution to the album Heartbreaker’s Hall of Fame
Recorded by Sunny Sweeney
Sky-Eye Music
Critter City Music
Bob Dylan
For the contribution to the album Endless Highway: The Music of the Band
Recorded by The Band
Dwarf Music
Big Sky Music
Carol Young, Jerry Salley
For the contribution to the album Viridian
Recorded by The Greencards
Darling Street Publishing
Country Gentleman Music
David Neuhauser, Monty Byrom, Scott Hutchison
For the contribution to the album The Shoe Box
Recorded by Jay Boy Adams
Cooke’s Trust Limited
Beau’s Dad Music
My Grace Music
Ilhan Ersahin
For the contribution to the album Not Too Late
Recorded by Norah Jones
Tatu Music
Bob Dylan
For the contribution to the album Waterloo, Tennessee
Recorded by Uncle Earl
Ram’s Horn Music
Julie Lee
For the contribution to the album A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection
Recorded by Alison Krauss
Still House Road Music
Country Gentleman Music
Gurf Morlix, Bob Dylan
For the contribution to the album Diamonds To Dust
Recorded by Gurf Morlix
Crankbait
Special Rider Music
Bob Dylan
For the contribution to the album Cimarron Manifesto
Recorded by Jimmy LaFave
Special Rider Music
Bob Dylan
For the contribution to the album Anchors & Anvils
Recorded by Amy LaVere
Special Rider Music
Dwarf Music
For the contribution to the album Compadres: An Anthonlogy of Duets
Recorded by Marty Stuart
Bruce Burch, Bob Dylan
For the contribution to the album The One Who’s Leavin’
Recorded by Doug Spartz
Bruce Burch Music, Inc.
Special Rider Music
Ram’s Horn Music
Bob Dylan
For the contribution to the album Letters from Sinners & Strangers
Recorded by Eilen Jewell
Special Rider Music
Walt Wilkins, Liz Rose, Sam Baker, Nick Pellegrino
For the contribution to the album Diamonds in the Sun
Recorded by Walt Wilkins & the Mystiqueros
Blue Limestone Publishing
Curb Congregation Songs
Sony/ATV Sounds LLC
Hillsboro Valley Songs
Multisongs
Mayflower Place Music
Liz Rose
For the contribution to the album Unglamorous
Recorded by Lori McKenna
Hillsboro Valley Songs
Sony/ATV Timber Publishing
Allison Moorer
For the contribution to the album Washington Square Serenade
Recorded by Steve Earle
Kevin Welch, Kieran Kane, Lucas Kane
For the contribution to the album Kane Welch Kaplin
Recorded by Kane Welch Kaplin
Monkey Head Music
Family Style Publishing
Glacier Park Music
