Cause For Celebration

# Parties, publishing deals, ASCAP showcase, meet and greets and more make for an exciting season in Nashville

Ashley Gorley and Kelley Lovelace celebrated their #1 hit, "All American Girl," cowritten with Carrie Underwood. (l-r) Ashley Gorley, Carrie Underwood, Kelley Lovelace, and ASCAP�s Connie Bradley.

From writers Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins winning the Grammy for the 2007 Country Song of the Year to Ashley Gorley and Kelley Lovelace hitting #1 with their hit song co-written with Carrie Underwood, "All American Girl," and other prominent writers signing new publishing deals, there was much to celebrate in Nashville this spring.

NOTABLE EVENTS INCLUDED:

1. Ashley Gorley and Kelley Lovelace celebrated their #1 hit, "All American Girl," cowritten with Carrie Underwood.
2. Lisa Carver signs with Stage Three Music.
3. ASCAP congratulated Ray Stevenson on signing with Curb Music Publishing.
4. Trey Bruce and father Ed Bruce took part in the ASCAP Presents showcase at the Bluebird Cafe along with the band King Billy.
5. 2007 Country Song Of The Year Grammy Winners Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins celebrated their big night.
6. Member Logan Mize recently signed with Wyoming Sky Music.
7. ASCAP Songwriters performed their hits at ASCAP's KCRS Live at CRS.
8. Richard Perna, Chip Hardy, and John Barker along with ASCAP's Connie Bradley welcomed hit songwriter Steve Diamond and Teri Diamond, of Steve and Teri Music, to Evergreen/ICG.
9. Leaders of the Bluegrass community representing ASCAP, NMPA, RIAA, and IBMA discussed legislative matters facing music creators and the recording industry and shared visions of the future.
10. Gretchen Wilson stopped by ASCAP to check out songs from The Chicks With Hits.