In a celebration of lyrical craftsmanship and cultural resonance, ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) honored the most impactful voices in music at its 2025 Pop Music Awards, held in Los Angeles on May 1. This year’s ceremony spotlighted chart-topping creators and publishers who shaped the sound of 2024, including acclaimed hitmaker Jack Antonoff, who was named Songwriter of the Year.
Antonoff’s expansive creative influence was evident across six of the year’s most-performed tracks—spanning collaborations with Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter. Among the recognized works were Swift’s “Anti-Hero,” “Karma,” and “Fortnight,” as well as Carpenter’s “Please Please Please,” each a fixture on streaming charts and radio alike.
The Pop Song of the Year title went to “Lose Control”, co-written by Joshua “Ammo” Coleman and performed by Teddy Swims. The soul-infused anthem shattered records in 2024, becoming the longest-running song in the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 with a staggering 58-week streak. Published by Kobalt Music and Top Notch High Quality Music, the track’s enduring success cements its place as one of the decade’s most resonant cross-genre hits—melding rock, soul, and R&B influences into a magnetic, emotionally rich sound.
Sony Music Publishing took home the prestigious Publisher of the Year award, recognized for its pivotal role in delivering an expansive collection of the year’s most streamed and radio-spun hits. Among them: Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ’Em,” Noah Kahan’s “Stick Season,” Dua Lipa’s “Houdini,” and Chappell Roan’s “Hot to Go!”—a testament to the company’s creative range and industry reach.
The full list of winners reads like a who’s who of pop’s new guard and its seasoned icons, reinforcing ASCAP’s mission to celebrate songwriting’s backbone. Notable honorees include:
Beyoncé – “Texas Hold ’Em”
Olivia Rodrigo – “get him back!”
Dua Lipa – “Houdini,” “Illusion”
Noah Kahan – “Stick Season”
Chappell Roan – “Good Luck, Babe!,” “Hot to Go!”
Justin Timberlake – “Selfish”
Victoria Monét – “On My Mama”
Amy Allen – “Espresso,” “Feather”
Justin Tranter – “Good Luck, Babe!”
Dan Nigro – “get him back!,” “Good Luck, Babe!”
Shaboozey – “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
These songwriters, many of whom wear multiple hats as performers and producers, represent a new era of storytelling in pop—fusing vulnerability with sharp hooks and genre-blurring production.
Presented at the Petersen Automotive Museum, the evening was a tribute to creativity and collaboration. The invite-only event drew luminaries from across the entertainment industry and underscored ASCAP’s central role in empowering music creators.
With a legacy rooted in advocacy and fairness, ASCAP remains the only U.S. performing rights organization founded and governed by music creators. Its Pop Music Awards reflect not just streaming metrics, but a deeper acknowledgement of the cultural weight music carries—and the individuals who give it voice.
For the full list of winners and highlights from the 2025 Pop Music Awards, visit www.ascap.com/popawards25.