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Jason Ingram repeats Songwriter of the Year honor Print Email
Written by Eric Tiansay   
Monday, 11 March 2013 01:00 AM America/New_York

Jason Ingram has been named Christian Songwriter of the Year during SESAC's annual Christian Music Awards—an honor he has received now six times in the past 10 years.

During the performing rights organization's ceremonies, held March 5 in Nashville, Ingram was recognized for writing "All For You," which was recorded by Mikeschair.

Ingram also wrote "Forever Reign," (One Sonic Society); "Good to be Alive" (Jason Gray); "Our God's Alive" (Andy Cherry); "White Flag" (Passion with Chris Tomlin); and "You Are I Am" (MercyMe).

Songwriter Seth Mosley was honored with 12 performance awards for songs such as "All Things Possible" by Mikeschair, "Fighter" by Manafest and "Outta My Mind" by Anthem Light, among others.

Other SESAC award-winners included Cary Barlowe,Timothy Skipper, Juan Otero, Jamie Grace and Sony ATV Timber Publishing—named Christian Publisher of the Year.

Based in Nashville, SESAC—originally the Society of European Stage Authors & Composers—is a service organization created to assist both music creators and users through royalty collection and music licensing.

Click here for a complete list of winners of SESAC's 2012 Christian Music Awards.