Promising a night filled with music, laughter and Hollywood magic, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers has announced that movie star, songwriter and comedy powerhouse Adam Sandler will be honored with The ASCAP Founders Award at the 37th annual 2020 Pop Music Awards. The invitation-only event, which celebrates the ASCAP writers and publishers of the most-performed music of the past year, takes place on April 28 in Los Angeles.
“Adam is a giant of comedy, and so many of his most hilarious onscreen moments are based in music and song,” said ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams. “From Opera Man to ‘The Chanukah Song’ to ‘Grow Old with You,’ Adam’s genius ability to seamlessly blend comedy and music helps us all appreciate the wonders and absurdities of life and love. ASCAP is honored to recognize Adam Sandler for his singular contributions to the comedy music canon.”
“Music has always been a perfect partner to comedy and together they have tremendous power to lift people up,” said ASCAP Executive Vice President, Membership, John Titta. “Adam is a master of both art forms and that’s why I’m so excited that he will be the first music and comedy songwriter to receive the ASCAP Founders Award.”
As a writer, producer and actor, Sandler’s films have grossed over $3 billion worldwide and include box-office hits like Grown Ups, Big Daddy and The Wedding Singer. His films on Netflix have been watched over 2 billion hours and his latest, Murder Mystery, was the most popular title on Netflix last year. A24’s Uncut Gems was a recent critical and award-winning success for Sandler.
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