SESAC Nashville Music Awards Honor Bob Dylan, Lady Antebellum

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Performance Rights organization SESAC held it’s annual Nashville Music Awards presentation last night. Among the big winners were Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott (SESAC’s Songwriter Of The Year) who co-wrote the hits “A Little Bit Stronger Now” and “Just A Kiss,” and Anthony Smith, who picked up Song of the Year for “Tomorrow,” the Chris Young country chart-topper. Check out CMT’s wrap-up here. This is Scott’s second consecutive win for Songwriter of the Year.

SESAC member Bob Dylan was also honored for his omnipresence over this year’s Americana scene — Wanda Jackson, Old 97’s, Sarah Jarosz and North Mississippi Allstars all shared songwriting credits with the legendary artist this year.

Here’s the full list of awards:

Songwriter of the Year: Hillary Scott

Song of the Year: “Tomorrow,” Anthony Smith (songwriter)

Publisher of the Year: EMI Foray Music, Hillary Dawn Songs

Country Performance Activity Awards:

“A Little Bit Stronger” – Hillary Scott

“Tomorrow” – Anthony Smith

“Just a Kiss” – Hillary Scott

“Family Man” -Craig Campbell

“Beautiful Every Time” – Lance Miller

“Cost of Livin'” – Phillip Coleman

“Fish” – Craig Campbell, Arlos Smith, Ashe Underwood