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Vince Gill & Paul Williams Honored at Nashville Songwriter Awards
21 May
Summary
- Vince Gill receives Kris Kristofferson lifetime achievement award.
- Paul Williams gets NSAI's president's keystone award for advocacy.
- Awards ceremony is on Sept. 22 at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.
The Nashville Songwriter Awards are scheduled for September 22 at the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. This year, the ceremony will honor two distinguished figures in the music industry: Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill and ASCAP president/chairman of the board Paul Williams.
Vince Gill is slated to receive the Kris Kristofferson lifetime achievement award. This prestigious accolade recognizes songwriters who have significantly enriched the American songbook and inspired future generations. Past recipients include esteemed artists like Garth Brooks and Willie Nelson.
Paul Williams will be presented with NSAI's president's keystone award. This honor celebrates his substantial contributions to advocating for songwriters and creators. The award was personally selected by NSAI board president Lee Thomas Miller.
City National Bank returns as the presenting partner for the event, underscoring their commitment to celebrating Nashville's songwriting talent. In addition to these special honors, the awards will also present accolades for song of the year, songwriter of the year, and songwriter-artist of the year.
