Songwriters’ Advocacy Group SONA Honors Raye, Thomas Scherer, Ross Golan, Willie ‘Prophet’ Stiggers and Andrea Martin at L.A. Gala
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The Songwriters of North America honored creators and business figures it sees as leaders in the industry during its annual SONA Warrior Awards on Sunday night, with Raye, Thomas Scherer, Ross Golan, Willie “Prophet” Stiggers and the late Andrea Martin being celebrated at L.A.’s Skirball Cultural Center. Songwriters Shane Stevens (Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande) and Bonnie McKee (Katy Perry, Britney Spears) hosted the evening, and presenters included Benny Blanco, Sylvia Rhone, David A. Stewart of Eurythmics, songwriter Michael Sabath and ASCAP president Paul Williams.