Warner/Chappell Music Named Publisher of The Year At ASCAP Latin Music Awards

By: Mar. 13, 2015
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Warner/Chappell Music (WCM), the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, was named Publisher of the Year at Wednesday night's 23rd annual Latin Music Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. In addition, WCM songwriters picked up nine ASCAP "Most Performed Song" awards. These accolades follow on the heels of WCM being named Publisher of the Year at three of ASCAP's most prestigious ceremonies in 2014 - the Pop, Rhythm & Soul, and Country Awards.

"All of us on the Warner/Chappell Latin America team are thrilled to receive this prestigious honor," said Gustavo Menendez, Executive Vice President, Warner/Chappell Music, Latin America and US Latin. "It's a huge testament to the incredible talent of our songwriters, who are creating music that is touching people throughout the global Latin community. Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you to ASCAP for this wonderful celebration of Latin music."

"This is a tremendously exciting moment for Warner/Chappell," said Jon Platt, President, North America, Warner/Chappell Music. "The latest in our winning streak of ASCAP Publisher of the Year awards, it demonstrates the incredible depth and breadth of the Warner/Chappell roster. Gustavo Menendez and his terrific team are delivering industry-leading performance, and our amazing writers are delivering award-winning songs that are crossing genres around the world."

The following is a complete list of songs and WCM writers that received "Most Performed Song" awards at this year's ceremony:

POP
• "Adrenalina" by Chris Jeday, Luis Ortiz
• "Control" by Chris Jeday, Luis Ortiz
• "Mi Tesoro" by Jesse Huerta, Joy Huerta

URBANO
• "Alócate" by Alexis Fido, Giencarlos Rivera, Jonathan C. Rivera
• "La Temperatura" by Kevin Jiménez Londono, Eliezer Palacios Rivera, Giencarlos Rivera, Jonathan C. Rivera
• "Moviendo Caderas" by Eliezer Palacios Rivera, Giencarlos Rivera, Jonathan C. Rivera

TROPICAL
• "Desde El Primer Beso" by Santana
• "Prometo Olvidarte" by Yoel Damas

TELEVISION
• "Mi Tesoro" by Jesse Huerta, Joy Huerta


About Warner/Chappell
Warner/Chappell Music, the global music publishing company of Warner Music Group, is home to a wide array of legendary songwriters and a rich catalog of contemporary hits and influential standards. With offices in more than 40 countries, Warner/Chappell provides deep expertise across a range of creative services and the most innovative opportunities for songwriters and copyright holders. With a history dating back more than 200 years, Warner/Chappell currently publishes and administers music from Barry Gibb, Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, Eric Clapton, fun., Gamble & Huff, Green Day, Jay Z, Katy Perry, Led Zeppelin, Madonna, Miramax Films, Muse, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, R.E.M, Roc Nation, Stephen Sondheim, T.I., Timbaland, and Kacey Musgraves, among many others.

Source: Warner/Chappell Music


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