Spotted on Contact Music:

British pop star Taio Cruz has been named Songwriter of the Year for a second time at the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (Ascap) Awards in London.

The singer was honoured with the title for a second year in a row at a glitzy gala in the British capital on Wednesday night (10Oct12), winning for hit songs including Break Your Heart, Without You and Dynamite.

You can read about other winners (shoutout Jessie J!) at the source.

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