SESAC Honors Ariana Grande as Songwriter of the Year at Prestigious Event
SESAC honored Ariana Grande as the songwriter of the year at an event on Thursday night. Grande, known for her Grammy-winning music, was recognized for her hit song "We Can't Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)," which debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. The song was published by Universal Music Group Publishing, which also received the publisher of the year award. The event, held at the W Hotel in Hollywood, celebrated the most-performed songs of 2024 across various genres, with awards presented to prolific producers and songwriters like Dez Wright, The Legendary Traxster, Jack Harlow, and more. The evening also included posthumous legacy awards for James Leach and John Sweeney, honoring their contributions to the music industry. SESAC's chief creative officer, Sam Kling, expressed pride in recognizing the talent and dedication of the songwriters and publishers within the SESAC family. The event was attended by SESAC executives and songwriter Tamara Jade, who served as the MC for the evening.