Thanks to fugue for the lead! This post is a slightly-altered translation of the JASRAC entry, as I trimmed down on the details on the awards given to other artists and added a few items. CNET Japan also mentions the popularity of the song linked to the pachinko game that the song plays on.

The JASRAC (Japan Music Copyright Association) Awards for the year 2009 was announced yesterday, May 20, 2009. The award is determined based on the amount of distribution of royalties to the owners concerned, and is given to honor the work’s achievements.

This year is the 27th JASRAC awards, covering a whole year’s length from April 2008-March 2009. The song “Soba ni Iru ne” with lyrics and composition by SoulJa won the Gold award.

Gold Award / First Place:
Work: Soba ni Iru ne
Lyrics: SoulJa
Composition: SoulJa

Silver Award / Second Place:
Work: Sousei no Aquarion
Lyrics: Yuuho Iwasato, Yoko Kanno
Composition: Yoko Kanno
Promotional Companies:
Bandai Music Arts
Media Factory
Haku Hou Dou DY Media Partners
Douhoku Shinsha
Bandai
Watanabe Music Publications
Record Manufacturing and Sales:
Bandai Entertainment
Flying Dog

Bronze Award / Third Place:
Work: Kiseki
Lyrics: GReeeeN
Composition: GReeeeN

Source: JASRAC Awards Website, CNet Japan

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