NSAI HOSTS MASSIVE CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF #1 SONGWRITERS
This year, NSAI shifted the timing of its annual World’s Largest #1 Party celebration from the springtime to the fall, expanding upon the industry’s aptly-named “awards week”. With the week’s events including award ceremonies by ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, as well as the cornerstone event of the week, the CMA Awards, NSAI’s World’s Largest #1 Party provided a casual yet energetic atmosphere for songwriters, publishers, and industry members to gather and celebrate the year’s accomplishments!
“The Bank of America Private Bank is honored to support the NSAI World’s Largest #1 Party, celebrating the songwriters whose creativity shapes Nashville’s musical legacy. Our commitment to the arts and the communities we serve remains central to who we are.” The Bank of America Private Bank
During the designated period, a total of 107 songs with a Nashville-associated songwriter topped the charts, with 277 songwriters earning an award for their success. From numerous songwriters who were celebrating their coveted first #1 chart-topping song to veteran writers adding to their #1 award collection, at every turn the room was filled with elation for everyone’s achievements, showcasing once again the cherished closeness that makes the professional songwriting community unique.
About the Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC)
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) is responsible for administering the blanket compulsory license for the use of musical works by digital music services. Since beginning operations in January 2021, The MLC has achieved total royalties distributed of over $3 billion, at no cost to songwriters or music publishers.
The MLC was designated in July 2019 by the U.S. Register of Copyrights under the Music Modernization Act of 2018. The MLC is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of songwriters and representatives of music publishers. For more background on The MLC and its Board and Committee members, visit www.themlc.com.
About Nashville Songwriters Association International
The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) is the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade association. Established in 1967, the membership of more than 5,000 active and professional members spans the United States and foreign countries. NSAI, with nearly 100 chapters, is dedicated to protecting the rights of and serving aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music. NSAI has been responsible for many advocacy advances for songwriters including its work on the Music Modernization Act and creation of the MLC, creating the first group copyright infringement insurance for songwriters, passing the landmark Songwriter Capital Gains Tax Equity Act and owns The Bluebird Cafe.