World's Largest #1 Party - 2007 NSAI industry awards presented were: NSAI’s President’s Choice Award was given to attorney Denise M. Stevens of Loeb & Loeb for her contributions in authoring “The Songwriters Capital Gains Equity Act,” a landmark piece of legislation that allows songwriters to pay a lower tax rate when selling their catalogue, and for her other legislative work.  The President’s Choice Award, which recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the betterment of all songwriters, was presented by current NSAI President Steve Bogard. The Maggie Cavender Award of Service was presented to Donna Hilley, former president and chief executive officer of Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville, for her years of leadership and hard work in the publishing industry. The Maggie Cavender Award is named for the woman who served as NSAI’s Executive Director for more than two decades.  The award, voted on by NSAI’s Board of Directors, is given to an individual who has significantly served the interests of the songwriting community. The Stephen Foster Award was given to Connie Bradley, Senior Vice-President of ASCAP Nashville, for her unfailing support of songwriters and NSAI as an organization. This award, presented by the NSAI Executive Director, is given to an individual to recognize his or her significant contributions as a “Friend of NSAI.”   NSAI #1 Awards (July 2006 - June 2007):   From July 2006: "The World" Writers:  Kelley Lovelace, Lee Thomas Miller, Brad Paisley Recorded by:  Brad Paisley "Don't Forget To Remember Me" Writers:  Ashley Gorley, Morgane Hayes, Kelley Lovelace Recorded by:  Carrie Underwood From August 2006: "A Little Too Late" Writers:  Dean Dillon, Scotty Emerick, Toby Keith Recorded by:  Toby Keith "If You're Going Through Hell" Writers:  Dave Berg, Annie Tate, Sam Tate Recorded by:  Rodney Atkins From September 2006: "Leave The Pieces" Writers:  Bill Austin, Jennifer Hanson Recorded by:  The Wreckers "Brand New Girlfriend" Writers:  Bart Allmand, Shane Minor, Jeffrey Steele Recorded by:  Steve Holy "Give It Away" Writers:  Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon, Jamey Johnson Recorded by:  George Strait From October 2006: "Would You Go With Me" Writers:  Shawn Camp, John Scott Sherrill Recorded by:  Josh Turner "I Loved Her First" Writers:  Walt Aldridge, Elliott Park Recorded by:  Heartland From November 2006: "Before He Cheats" Writers:  Josh Kear, Chris Tompkins Recorded by:  Carrie Underwood "What Hurts The Most" Writers:  Steve Robson, Jeffrey Steele Recorded by:  Rascal Flatts "Every Mile A Memory" Writers:  Brett Beavers, Dierks Bentley, Steve Bogard Recorded by:  Dierks Bentley From December 2006: "My Wish" Writers:  Steve Robson, Jeffrey Steele Recorded by:  Rascal Flatts "Want To" Writers:  Kristian Bush, Jennifer Nettles, Bobby Pinson Recorded by:  Sugarland From January 2007: "She's Everything" Writers:  Will Nance, Brad Paisley Recorded by:  Brad Paisley "Watching You" Writers:  Rodney Atkins, Steve Dean, Brian White Recorded by:  Rodney Atkins From February 2007: "It Just Comes Natural" Writers:  Jim Collins, Marv Green Recorded by:  George Strait From March 2007: "Ladies Love Country Boys" Writers:  Jamey Johnson, Rivers Rutherford, George Teren Recorded by:  Trace Adkins "Beer In Mexico" Writer:  Kenny Chesney Recorded by:  Kenny Chesney From April 2007: "Last Dollar (Fly Away)" Writer:  Kenny Alphin Recorded by:  Tim McGraw "Wasted" Writers:  Marv Green, Hillary Lindsey, Troy Verges Recorded by:  Carrie Underwood From May 2007: "Stand" Writers:  Blair Daly, Danny Orton Recorded by:  Rascal Flatts "Settlin'" Writers:  Kristian Bush, Jennifer Nettles, Tim Owens Recorded by:  Sugarland "Good Directions" Writers:  Luke Bryan, Rachel Thibodeau Recorded by:  Billy Currington From June 2007: "Moments" Writers:  Dave Berg, Annie Tate, Sam Tate Recorded by:  Emerson Drive "Find Out Who Your Friends Are" Writers:  Casey Beathard, Ed Hill Recorded by:  Tracy Lawrence "Ticks" Writers:  Kelley Lovelace, Tim Owens, Brad Paisley Recorded by:  Brad Paisley