The ASCAP Foundation Names GRAMMY® Winning Music Producer Dennis Scott As The 2024 Joe Raposo Children’s Music Award Recipient

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Joe Raposo, co-creator of Sesame Street and musical director, who wrote music for Kermit The Frog, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Dr. Seuss, Barbra Streisand and Cookie Monster

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 06, 2024) — Two-time GRAMMY® Award winning songwriter, music producer, and writer Dennis Scott has been named and announced as the 2024 recipient of The ASCAP Foundation’s Joe Raposo Children’s Music Award. Honoring the best in the of area children’s music since 2010, the award is presented by the family of Joe Raposo, one of the co-creators of Sesame Street and longtime musical director, who wrote music for such diverse talents as Kermit The Frog, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Dr. Seuss, Barbra Streisand and Cookie Monster.  

“I feel honored to be among the composers who have received this award,” said Dennis Scott. “It means even more to me to be associated with the legendary Joe Raposo – who paved the way for all of us who love working in family entertainment.”

Only songwriters who have not been signed to a major publishing label or record deal are eligible. Every year, the award recipient is selected by a distinguished group of writers of children’s music.

Dennis began his career as a child actor. At age seven he made his Broadway debut in the Noel Coward musical, “Sailaway.” His journey which includes winning two Grammys and two Emmy Awards reached a new crescendo as he accepted The ASCAP Foundation’s Joe Raposo Children’s Music Award.

“Now I know what it’s like to truly come full circle,” Scott continued. Thank you to The ASCAP Foundation and the Raposo family for supporting this award in the field of children’s music. And I’d like to dedicate it to my late parents who helped make my dream of a musical life come true.”

About Dennis Scott:
Two-time GRAMMY® Award winning songwriter, music producer, and writer Dennis Scott has left no corner of the children’s music industry unexplored. His songs have been performed by such diverse artists as Faith Hill, Ray Charles, Sugarland, Alison Krauss, The Muppets, Amy Grant, CeCe Winans, Trisha Yearwood, Elmo, Charlie Daniels Band, Shari Lewis, Crystal Gayle, Roberta Flack, Ricky Skaggs, and many others. Dennis is also the recipient of two Emmys, a Parent’s Choice Award, and a Telly. You can hear his work on television, radio, audio books, home videos, and stage productions such as “Clifford the Big Red Dog,” “Sesame Street Live” and “The Magic School Bus.” Dennis began his entertainment career at the age of 7 as an actor on Broadway. As an adult, he toured with the New Christy Minstrels (playing upright bass and singing). His novelty tune “Captain Kirk’s Disco Trek” led to his first serious foray into children’s music and a Grammy for “Sesame Country.” He has had nonstop assignments since then. Dennis has served as Music Director for several children’s TV shows including the PBS series “Noddy” and, most recently, “BJ’s Teddy Bear Club” which airs on TBN and just earned him his second Emmy award. His album, Songs From The Neighborhood – The Music of Mister Rogers won a GRAMMY® Award for Best Musical Recording for Children in 2005. His latest produced album, Thank You, Mister Rogers – Music & Memories is available on CD, and wherever digital music is sold and streamed at orcd.co/ThankYouMisterRogersDeluxe.

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