
MIAMI - On Tuesday night, multi-platinum and nine-time Latin Grammy-nominated Colombian artist Feid accepted the El Premio ASCAP Award for "Songwriter/Artist of the Year." Though he has been honored with several El Premio ASCAP Awards, this year marks his first win in a main category, being recognized for his outstanding songwriting on hit songs like "Classy 101," "Hey Mor," "Niña Bonita," "Normal," "Yandel 150," and "Feliz Cumpleaños Ferxxo."
During the gala, to which The Latin Times was invited, Carlos Vives also was honored with the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award, a recognition presented by Paul Williams and Afo Verde, president of Sony Music. Previous winners of the award include Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Rod Stewart, James Taylor, Steven Tyler and Stevie Wonder, plus Latino super stars Marc Anthony, Rubén Blades y Arturo Sandoval.