The ASCAP Awards were underway tonight at Opryland. "Honey Bee" performed by Blake Shelton and "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" performed by Jake Owen both won for Country Song of the Year! Instead of the artists singing the hit songs, songwriters took the stage tonight because they are the focus of this awards show! They also just announced the top 5 country songs of the year. That also went to "Honey Bee" and "Barefoot Blue Jean Night". Also, "God Gave Me You", "I Don't Want this Night to End" and "Don't You Want to Stay". The songwriters of many of those hits were on the red carpet, excited to get some recognition for their hard work! Couple other winners to announce. Songwriter of the Year went to Ben Hayslip and Publisher of the Year to Sony ATV EMI. Bob McDill was this year's Golden Note Honoree. Tomorrow more songwriters are recognized at BMI's big awards show. We will be on the red carpet bringing you interviews with some of your favorite stars, right here on your entertainment leader.
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