On May 18, 2004 in Beverly Hills, CA, Jackson Browne was honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers at ASCAP's annual Pop Music Awards. Browne played three songs, including the timely protest ballad "Lives in the Balance." Browne received the Founders Award, ASCAP's top honor, given to influential songwriters who have made significant contributions to music. Previous recipients include Elvis Costello, Tom Waits and Joni Mitchell. Browne praised his former label boss David Geffen, who helped him get back his music publishing after the musician had signed it away several times, and then later turned over his own share to Browne. He also performed "The Barricades of Heaven," with Shawn Colvin, and "Late for the Sky." Return