ASCAP celebrated its 2026 ASCAP Grammy Award nominees and top songwriter and composer members on Friday afternoon at the ASCAP Grammy Brunch in the Garden in Beverly Hills. Top ASCAP executives, including acclaimed songwriter and ASCAP President and Chairman of the Board Paul Williams and Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Matthews, gathered to celebrate their renowned members and Grammy-nominated talent, welcoming Jon Batiste, Shaboozey, Bernie Taupin, Amy Allen, Diane Warren, Kamasi Washington, Sierra Hull, Angélique Kidjo, and many more.
Also in attendance: Tyler Spry, Freaky Rob, Mark Sonnenblick, Pinar Toprak, T.I., PARTYNEXTDOOR, Grupo Niche, Yellowjackets, John Patitucci, Colin Brittain (Linkin Park), Laila Biali, Andres Cepeda, Lecrae, Shakti, Joey Calveiro, Rapsody, Rodney Jones, Jr., Durand Bernarr, David Henry Hwang, Madison Love, Rebecca Black, Anikka Bennett, and Ashley Gorley.
Guests partied to a smashing set from DJ Beverly Bond while enjoying passed appetizers, a light buffet, and signature cocktails including the Grammy Gimlet and ASCAP Spritz.
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