Warner/Chappell Music Named SESAC's “Publisher of the Year” for Sixth Consecutive Year

Grammy Award-Winning Songwriter Nate “Danja” Hills Recognized as “Songwriter of the Year”

05/09/08 -- Warner/Chappell Music, the award-winning publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), and one of the world's largest music publishers, was named ”Publisher of the Year” for the sixth year in a row at SESAC's 12th Annual Music Awards last night in New York City.

Additionally, Warner/Chappell songwriter Nate "Danja" Hills was recognized with his second “Songwriter of the Year” award based on his multiple chart-topping hits in 2007 including SESAC’s Song of the Year, “Say it Right” performed by Nelly Furtado.

Warner/Chappell songwriter Bryan Michael Cox, who last year also received SESAC’s “Songwriter of the Year” award for an unprecedented seventh year in a row, was recognized last night for his hits in 2007 including “Be Without You” performed by Mary J. Blige and “Say Goodbye” performed by Chris Brown.

“The SESAC awards are recognition of the top songs and songwriters in the music industry and we are honored to be awarded Publisher of the Year for the sixth year in a row,” said Dave Johnson, CEO, Warner/Chappell Music. “Our talented songwriters continue to push the boundaries of genre and form with their innovative approaches to the creative process.”

"Talented artists like Nate ‘Danja’ Hills and Bryan Michael Cox year after year showcase the unlimited creative potential of Warner/Chappell’s roster currently, and for the future. We congratulate them and the entire Warner/Chappell family for these awards," said Chris Hicks, Senior Vice President and Head of Urban Music, Warner/Chappell Music.

The SESAC awards recognize songwriters, publishers and producers of the top SESAC songs in all genres played on American radio and television.

Warner/Chappell songwriters and producers recognized by SESAC with “National Performance Activity Awards,” for top public performances of their compositions, included Nate “Danja” Hills who co-wrote and co-produced a string of No.1 hits including “Ayo Technology,” recorded by 50 Cent; "Say It Right” and “Promiscuous," recorded by Nelly Furtado; “The Way I Are” and “Give It To Me,” recorded by Timbaland; and “What Goes Around…Comes Around,” “Summer Love,” “Until The End of Time,” “Lovestoned,” “Sexyback,” and “My Love,” recorded by Justin Timberlake. Bryan Michael Cox received awards for “Be Without You,” recorded by Mary J. Blige; “Say Goodbye,” recorded by Chris Brown”; and “Shortie Like Mine,” recorded by Bow Wow. Additionally, Killswitch Engage was also recognized for its composition, “My Curse.”

About Warner/Chappell Music
Warner/Chappell Music is WMG's award-winning global music publishing company. The Warner/Chappell Music catalog includes standards such as "Happy Birthday To You," "Rhapsody in Blue," "Winter Wonderland," the songs of Cole Porter and George and Ira Gershwin, as well as the music of Dido, Dr. Dre, Eric Clapton, Green Day, Led Zeppelin, Madonna, Nickelback, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sheryl Crow, T.I. and others. Warner/Chappell Music is a leader in creating innovative strategies for marketing and promoting its songwriters and their music. The company's extensive catalog makes it a natural first stop for A&R executives and record producers, feature film and television production companies, and others looking to record or license some of the world's greatest music.

Source: Warner/Chappell Music

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