# ASCAP Honors Williams and Herrmann Biographies

> ASCAP awards recognize biographies of film composers John Williams and Bernard Herrmann among music writing honors.
- Title: ASCAP Honors Williams and Herrmann Biographies · Variety
- Summary: ASCAP awards recognize biographies of film composers John Williams and Bernard Herrmann among music writing honors. ASCAP's 77th annual awards honored…
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/music/news/ascap-writing-awards-biographies-john-williams-bernard-herrmann-1236922092
- Author: Chris Willman
- Published: 2026-10-23T03:01:11+00:00
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- Topics: ascap, john williams, bernard herrmann, music writing, biographies, foundation deems taylor, virgil thomson, music, entertainment, business
## ASCAP Awards
ASCAP's 77th annual awards honor biographies of film composers John Williams and Bernard Herrmann among music writing and broadcasts.
## Honored Works
The winners include biographies of film composers John Williams and Bernard Herrmann, a documentary about cult R&B artist Swamp Dogg, and liner notes for Frank Zappa's archival release.
## Award Criteria
The awards are voted on by a select committee of four ASCAP members to recognize the best in books, articles, liner notes, and broadcast programs about all forms of music.
## Key takeaway

ASCAP's 77th annual awards honored biographies of John Williams and Bernard Herrmann for outstanding music writing and broadcasts.