Artists earning their first #1 hit on the Hot 100 in 2023: morgan wallen #JIMIN SZA #JungKook BIG MAMA Jason Aldean Oliver Anthony Music Zach Bryan K A C E Y J. Cole

SONA Foundation Co-Founder and Board Chief Financial Officer John Bitrick on the most important thing a songwriter should do when it comes to managing their finances. #FinancialWellnessMonth

Some big (and exciting) news for Songwriters of North America and The SONA Foundation! 🙌 Read the full article from Billboard about SONA's expansion to the East Coast and the additions to our leadership team below! 👇 billboard.com/business/busin…

We asked Claire Bernardin, Senior A&R Manager at BMG, what is the role of A&R (artists and repertoire) at a record company?

In honor of Black History Month in 2024 we'll be highlighting African-American songwriters through the course of American history and their contributions to popular music. Let us know which songwriters you think deserve recognition 👇

Congratulations to Theron Thomas for winning the second annual "Songwriter of the Year" at this year's GRAMMY Awards! 🙌🎉✨ 📸: LA Times

variety.com/2024/digital/o… Has the Universal Music/TikTok standoff affected you as a songwriter/performer? Read more about the dispute at the link in our bio and let us know your thoughts in the comments 👇

CEO of JAM, Inc. Jeff Jampol describing "a really easy, elemental tool" when it comes to artist branding. Watch all of the full "Music & Money" panel discussions on our YouTube page! 📺 youtube.com/@TheSONAFounda…

Sign up for our email list on sonafoundation.com! Find out about our upcoming Virtual Fireside Chats with Backline Care, details on how you can attend some of our in-person Music & Money events, & resources in financial well-being, career development, & mental health!

Join us for an intimate night dedicated to celebrating the artistry of songwriters while championing the fight against cancer. Tickets are limited, so secure your spot now 🎟: bit.ly/3X0JYdd

Remembering Prince on what would have been his 64th birthday. While Prince had countless, he also wrote lots of songs that became hits for others, including 'Manic Monday' (The Bangles), ‘I Feel For You' (Chaka Khan), and 'Nothing Compares 2 U' (Sinead O'Connor) 💜

Thu, 6/13 at 10am PT: Part II of our mini-series on parenting, we are talking with fathers and the impact that fatherhood – the decision to or not to have children, societal expectations of men, and raising children – has on mental health and creativity: found.ee/sonafireside

June is Black Music Appreciation Month! 🙌🏿 Created by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, this month celebrates the black musical influences that comprise an essential part of our nation’s treasured cultural heritage.

“Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory, or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible––and there is still so much work to do." - Barack Obama

Happy 4th of July to all those celebrating from the SONA Foundation! 🇺🇸

When you sign for our email list, you'll receive monthly news about our latest programs like our virtual Fireside Chats with Backline, our new Therapy Assistance Project, Career Corner, Music and Money panel discussions and more! Sign up now at --> found.ee/SONAFoundation…

July is Disability Pride Month and we at the SONA Foundation are proud to support songwriters living with and managing disabilities ✍️ If you're interested in learning more about how you can support songwriters with disabilitiers, visit: grammy.com/news/celebrate…

If you had a music industry mentor and could ask one thing, what would you ask? Each month we will pose your questions to one of our Board members. Submit your questions below OR on our website) found.ee/SONACareerCorn…) and watch for next month's newsletter for the answer!

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Sat 10/5 - Welcome to the SONA Foundation's inaugural wellness festival, a day dedicated to nourishing songwriters in body, mind, and creative soul. Tickets: found.ee/TSFwellnessfest