Rocker Steve Miller and Lionel Richie are to be honoured for their songwriting skills at the American Society Of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) 25th Annual Pop Music Awards in April.

The hitmakers will be presented with the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award, which is presented to songwriters, composers, and artists who have achieved extraordinary career milestones.

The invitation-only gala will also honor the songwriters and publishers of ASCAP's most performed pop songs of 2007.

ASCAP President and Chairman Marilyn Bergman says, "We are especially proud to spotlight the achievements of ASCAP members Steve Miller and Lionel Richie. Both of them are iconic music creators whose enduring and instantly recognizable songs say, 'America' around the world."

Previous ASCAP Golden Note Award honourees include Tom Petty, Stevie Wonder, Jermaine Dupri, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Jay-Z, Quincy Jones, LL Cool J and George Michael.

(This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)