SESAC Pop Awards

Greetings and welcome to the SESAC Pop Awards page. As always, we’re honored to salute the many accomplishments of our songwriters, and extremely proud to recognize the value that all music creators bring to our lives today and every day. Thank you for being part of the SESAC family.

“We couldn’t end this year without recognizing the remarkable talents of our songwriters in the pop genre,” said John Josephson, Chairman and CEO, SESAC Rights Management. “We’re so grateful for their outstanding songwriting, creative influence and passion—especially during this unprecedented year. We’re looking forward to celebrating with each of them in person in the near future.”

“We’re thrilled to cap this year by acknowledging and celebrating our Pop Awards honorees,” added Sam Kling, SVP of Creative Operations, SESAC. “Despite these trying times, their indelible songs have lifted our spirits and kept us going.”

SONGWRITERS OF THE YEAR

Disclosure
HOWARD LAWRENCE + GUY LAWRENCE

SONG OF THE YEAR

HOWARD LAWRENCE + GUY LAWRENCE
UNIVERSAL POLYGRAM INTERNATIONAL TUNES INC.
"Talk"
RECORDED BY KHALID

PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR

Universal Music Publishing Group

PERFORMANCE
AWARD-WINNING SONGS

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"Talk"
Performed by Khalid
HONOREES:
Howard Lawrence
Guy Lawrence
Universal Music Publishing Group
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"Dancing with a Stranger"
Performed by Sam Smith & Normani
HONOREES:
Jimmy Napes
Downtown Music Publishing
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"Roxanne"
Performed by Arizona Zervas
HONOREES:
Lauren Grieve
Tru Music
Songs That Go Boom
Prescription Songs
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"Panini"
Performed by Lil Nas X
HONOREES:
Kurt D. Cobain
BMG Music Rights
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"Best Shot"
Performed by Jimmie Allen
HONOREES:
Jimmie Allen
Josh London
Endurance Music Group
Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Castle Bound Music
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"A Lot"
Performed by 21 Savage
HONOREES:
Dacoury ‘DJ Dahi’ Natche
Dahi Productions
Sony/ATV Music Publishing
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"Heat"
Performed by Chris Brown featuring Gunna
HONOREES:
Aaron Lamont Small
Aaron Lamont Publishing
Ultra International Music Publishing
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"Slide"
Performed by H.E.R. featuring YG
HONOREES:
Keenon ‘YG’ Jackson
Rap Money
360 Music
Universal Music Publishing Group
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"One Thing Right"
Performed by Marshmello & Kane Brown
HONOREES:
Matt McGinn
McGinndependence Day
Josh Hoge
Songs For Owen Music
Universal Music Publishing Group
SMACKWORKS MUSIC
Kobalt Group Publishing
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"Never Really Over"
Performed by Katy Perry
HONOREES:
Dagny Norvol Sandvik
Spirit Music Group
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"FeRRis WhEEL"
Performed by Tory Lanez featuring Trippie Redd
HONOREES:
Dez Wright
Dez Wright Beats
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"Twerk"
Performed by City Girls featuring Cardi B
HONOREES:
Rico Love
Rico Love Is The Best Rapper Alive
Warner Chappell Music
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"Easy (Remix)"
Performed by DaniLeigh featuring Chris Brown
HONOREES:
DaniLeigh
Universal Music Publishing Group
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"Saturday Nights (Remix)"
Performed by Khalid
HONOREES:
Josh Hoge
Songs For Owen Music
Universal Music Publishing Group
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"I’m So Tired…"
Performed by Lauv & Troye Sivan
HONOREES:
Troye Sivan
Universal Music Publishing Group
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"La La Land"
Performed by Bryce Vine featuring YG
HONOREES:
Keenon ‘YG’ Jackson
Rap Money
360 Music
Universal Music Publishing Group
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"Right Back"
Performed by Khalid
HONOREES:
Michele Williams
1972 Music
Sony/ATV Music Publishing
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"Doin’ Time"
Performed by Lana Del Rey
HONOREES:
Marshall Goodman
Lyvia’s Goods
Concord Music Group
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"10/10"
Performed by Rex Orange County
HONOREES:
Rex Orange County
Benjamin Baptie
Universal Music Publishing Group
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"Go Loko"
Performed by YG, Tyga & Jon Z
HONOREES:
Keenon ‘YG’ Jackson
Rap Money
360 Music
Universal Music Publishing Group
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"Guiding Light"
Performed by Mumford & Sons
HONOREES:
Marcus Mumford
Benjamin Lovett
Edward Dwane
Winston Marshall
Universal Music Publishing Group

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