The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will be awarding trophies and plaques to artists at its 26th Annual Pop Music Awards set for April 22, 2009 at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles. Wyclef who’s been bringing his talent on and off stage while competing to become one of the most popular Pop/Hip-Hop artists will receive the ASCAP’s Vanguard Award, a recognition that is bestowed on an ASCAP member or group whose significant career achievements are equally informed by their creative spirit and by their contributions to the role that a creator can play in their community. Other recipients this year include: Nancy Wilson, and Metallica. Many of them have careers playing musical instruments or in vocal, song writing and more.