Comedic Legend Adam Sandler to Receive The ASCAP Founders Award; Joins The Ranks Of Hip-Hop Legends The Notorious B.I.G. and Dr. Dre and More

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Comedic legend Adam Sandler will be honored with the ASCAP Founders Award at the 37th annual Pop Music Awards. ⠀⠀⠀

The ASCAP Founders Award is presented to songwriters and composers who have made pioneering contributions to music by inspiring and influencing their fellow music creators, according to the website.

Sandler has been a member of ASCAP for more than 25 years and has over 250 songs registered.

Sandler will join a prestigious list of recipients that includes Stevie Wonder, The Notorious B.I.G., Sean “Diddy” Combs, Dr. Dre, and Kiss’ Paul Stanley and more.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Sandler’s 1993 comedy album, They’re All Gonna Laugh at You! and his 1996, What the Hell Happened to Me? both gained double platinum status.

In making the announcement, ASCAP chairman of the board and president Paul Williams called Sandler “a giant of comedy” who has crafted hilarious moments onscreen, many of which feature music and song.”

ASCAP Executive Vice President, Membership, John Titta, added, “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.”

The invite-only event, celebrating ASCAP writers and publishers are set to take place on April 28 in Los Angeles.