The event will also see prizes presented for songwriter of the year, outstanding song collection and outstanding achievement.

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In 2002, he was named ASCAP's songwriter of the year, and a few years after he earned two Grammy nominations for album and song of the year.

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"Everything needs to be a hook, " said Blanco, who snagged the Songwriter of the Year Award at the BMI Pop Awards in 2012 along with Ester Dean and Pitbull.

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Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sande has already been announced as the recipient of this year's Critics Choice award, which recognises up-and-coming talent.

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Salting the audience with friends of Dylan's like Allen Ginsberg and interested parties like the business manager of the San Francisco Mime Troupe, Bill Graham, Gleason refereed nearly an hour's worth of inspired repartee from the 24-year-old songwriter.

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