Matthew West Wins ASCAP Songwriter of the Year

The 47th annual ASCAP Christian Music Awards celebrated top songwriters and publishers in Nashville, where Matthew West was named Christian Music Songwriter of the Year for the sixth time and Brandon Lake received the Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year honor. West's notable songs include 'Any More' and 'Don't Stop Praying,' while Lake's contributions include 'Praise' and 'Trust in God.' The Song of the Year award went to 'Thank God I Do,' co-written by Nate Ruess, marking Lauren Daigle's sixth #1 single on Billboard's charts. Essential Music Publishing was recognized as the Christian Music Publisher of the Year. West, a five-time Grammy nominee, continues his 'Don’t Stop Praying Tour' while Lake is currently on the 'Tear Off the Roof Tour.' Both artists are prominent figures in the Christian music scene, with extensive nominations for the upcoming Dove Awards.