Greg Kurstin To Kick Off 2021 ASCAP Experience, Receive Golden Note Award
Greg Kurstin will open the 2021 ASCAP Experience on Wednesday, May 12 at 4 p.m. CST in a virtual conversation with friend and collaborator Dave Grohl about songwriting, inspiration and more. Kurstin’s relationship with Grohl was forged when he was tapped to produce Foo Fighters’ albums Concrete and Gold (2017) and he also produced their latest chart-topping album Medicine at Midnight (2021).
Kurstin has won eight Grammys and produced or written many of the biggest pop/rock songs of the last two decades. Some of his credits include Adele’s “Hello” and “Water Under the Bridge;” Sia’s “Cheap Thrills” and “Chandelier;” Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger;” P!nk’s “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)” and “Try;” and Halsey’s “You Should Be Sad.”
Kurstin co-wrote and produced Maren Morris’ No. 1 hit “Girl,” as well as produced her CMA and ACM song of the year, “The Bones.” In addition to his writing/producing credits, Kurstin is also an accomplished multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, bass, keyboards and drums on many of the tracks he produces.
The ASCAP Golden Note Award will be presented to Kurstin by Beck (Colors) and ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams, with video congratulations to Kurstin from Maren Morris, P!nk, Sia, Stevie Nicks, Halsey, Nick Jonas, Maggie Rogers, Greta Van Fleet, Mozella, Inara George and Sony Music Publishing CEO Jon Platt. The ASCAP Golden Note Award is given to songwriters, composers and artists who have achieved extraordinary career milestones. Previous recipients include Blondie, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Trent Reznor, Alicia Keys, Tom Petty and more.
After the May 12 kickoff, the 2021 ASCAP Experience which was created to inspire, educate and connect aspiring songwriters and composers everywhere, will continue twice a month on Wednesdays through the end of 2021. Songwriters, composers and music business professionals can join the ASCAP Experience community for access to conversations with A-list songwriters and producers from pop, hip-hop, R&B, country from across the musical spectrum. There will also be panels with top industry execs, song feedback, networking opportunities, and more.
The virtual sessions are free to attend and will take place on a variety of platforms, including YouTube, Instagram and on the ASCAP Experience website. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.ascapexperience.com.
