Jack Harlow Named Songwriter of the Year at SESAC Music Awards
William Earl For the second year in a row, Jack Harlow was named songwriter of the year at the SESACMusic Awards. The performing rights organization (PRO) held its annual ceremony — recognizing member songwriters and music publishers behind the year’s most-performed songs — at the London in West Hollywood on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Harlow, who was in attendance, was also awarded song of the year, sharing the honor for “Industry Baby” in a tie with Glass Animals’ “Heat Waves.” Sony Music Publishing was named Publisher of the Year. In addition, Bryan-Michael Cox recognized with the SESAC Icon Award for his career as a songwriter and producer, who’s credited on 35 No. 1 hits and has won nine Grammy Awards. Among the artists with whom he’s collaborated are Usher, Mariah Carey, Justin Bieber, Mary J. Blige and Toni Braxton.