ASCAP L.A. hosted a t-shirt signing event for Mama Luke, a movement that aims to spread awareness about breast cancer within the hip-hop community. The autographed t-shirt will be auctioned off, with all proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society.

Licensing. Scoring. Session work. For many music makers, seeking out new opportunities and income streams has become a requirement. We talked to Guy Erez, Judith Owen and Lance Hayes, three ASCAP members who have found success - and creative satisfaction - through diversifying their careers.

ASCAP hosted the ASCAP Composer-Filmmaker Cocktail Party, an exclusive event at the Sundance ASCAP Music Café in Park City, Utah. The event was a celebration of ASCAP composers and filmmakers of 2012 Sundance Film Festival films.

David Nail's "Let It Rain" recently set a record for the longest uninterrupted climb to #1 in the history of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. ASCAP's Ryan Beuschel has the story behind the song, including its serendipitous connection to cinema. Watch a exclusive video of David performing "Let It Rain" at Sundance.

It was announced today that SXSW will show a sneak preview of the forthcoming documentary, Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me, a feature-length documentary about legendary Memphis band Big Star, led by ASCAP member Alex Chilton.

The program, established in 2002, was created to encourage gifted jazz composers from throughout the United States. The recipients, who receive cash awards, range in age from 10 to 29, and are selected through a juried national competition.

In this unique workshop, top Columbia University filmmakers hire ASCAP composers to score their films. Alex Steyermark (dir. One Last Thing; music sup. for Ang Lee & Spike Lee) will lead workshop participants through the creative process to the scoring stage at Avatar Studios.

As the 2012 Sundance Film Festival headed into its second weekend, filmmakers, festival goers and all-around music fans continued to pack the house at the Sundance ASCAP Music Café on Main Street in Park City.

Atlanta-based ASCAP member Trevante is all set to release his debut album, I Am Trevante, in March. This fresh-faced singer/songwriter took a break from working with Tank and El DeBarge to talk to us about his inspirations and ambitions.

One of the many benefits of the ASCAP EXPO is the chance to network with thousands of fellow songwriters and industry pros. Read ASCAP member Noam Weinstein's story about a chance encounter with writer/producer Mike Viola at last year's EXPO.