The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) today announces the songwriters selected for the 12th annual ASCAP GPS (Guidance from Publishers for Songwriters) Project. The ASCAP Nashville membership team, helmed by ASCAP Vice President Mike Sistad, designed the program to help promising, unsigned songwriters, who have been identified by the ASCAP team as ready for a publishing deal, take the next step in their career. Well-known ASCAP GPS alumni include Jacob Davis, Hannah Dasher, Caylee Hammack, Joe Ragosta and more.

Curated by ASCAP Associate Director of Nashville Membership Duane Hobson and ASCAP Manager of Nashville Membership Emilia James, the ASCAP GPS Project Class of 2024 includes up-and-coming songwriters Aaron Pollock, Bobby Watson, Bri Fletcher, Bryce Cain, Daniella Spadini, Dylan Rockoff, Fran Litterski, Jillian Dawn, John Frank and Maggie Reeves.

Over the next several months, the 10 writers will be paired with publishers who will listen and critique their songs and host follow-up meetings to help develop their craft. By the end of the program, each songwriter will have met with representatives from at least five different publishers. A highly-regarded opportunity in the Nashville community, the program has helped numerous songwriters earn publishing agreements as a result of their participation.

Participating 2024 publishers include Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Music Publishing, Concord Music Publishing, Liz Rose Music, Sea Gayle Music, Spirit Music Nashville, Endurance Music Group and MV2 Entertainment.

Songwriters from the GPS Project Class of 2023 will perform in the GPS Project LIVE showcase at The Basement (1604 8TH AVE S, STE 330) on Monday, October 21, beginning at 6:00 PM. The showcase is set to feature Blake Rackley, Chris Housman, Dan Harrison and Kalina Tyne.

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than one million songwriters, composers and music publishers, and represents some of the world’s most talented music creators. In 2023, ASCAP reported record-high financial results of $1.737 billion in revenues and $1.592 billion available in royalty distribution monies to its members. Over the last eight years, ASCAP has delivered a 7% compound annual growth rate for total revenues, and an 8% compound annual growth rate for total royalty distributions to members. Founded and governed by songwriters, composers and publishers, it is the only performing rights organization in the U.S. that operates on a not-for-profit basis. ASCAP licenses a repertory of over 20 million musical works to hundreds of thousands of businesses that use music, including streaming services, cable television, radio and satellite radio and brick and mortar businesses such as retail stores, hotels, clubs, restaurants and bars. ASCAP collects the licensing fees; identifies, matches and processes trillions of performances every year; and returns nearly 90 cents of every dollar back to its members as royalties. The ASCAP blanket license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. ASCAP puts music creators first, advocating for their rights and the value of music on Capitol Hill, driving innovation that moves the industry forward, building community and providing the resources and support that creators need to succeed in their careers. Learn more and stay in touch at www.ascap.com, on X and Instagram @ASCAP and on Facebook.