Phil Keaggy To Be Honored With ASCAP Golden Note Award

Phil Keaggy. Photo by Sean Hagwell

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will honor songwriter and guitarist Phil Keaggy with the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award during the 35th Annual ASCAP Christian Music Awards. The awards will be held on Monday, May 6 at The Franklin Theatre in Franklin, Tenn. The invitation-only event will also honor the songwriters and publishers of ASCAP’s most performed Christian songs of the past year.

ASCAP’s Golden Note Award is presented to songwriters, composers and artists who have achieved extraordinary career milestones. Past recipients include Michael W. Smith, Bob McDill, Don Williams, Garth Brooks, Lindsey Buckingham, Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire and J.D. Souther, among others.

ASCAP’s Michael Martin commented, “Phil Keaggy’s influence on both the contemporary Christian and mainstream music markets is immeasurable. We are very proud to honor him with the ASCAP Golden Note Award in recognition of his incredible career.”