Rosalía To Receive Acclaimed International Songwriter Of The Year Award At The Ivors 2026 With Amazon Music

April 30th 2026: The Ivors Academy has today announced ROSALÍA as this year's recipient of the acclaimed International Songwriter of the Year Award, which will be presented at The Ivors 2026 with Amazon Music. This award celebrates an international songwriter whose released songs had a cultural and commercial impact in the UK over the past year.

Spanish singer-songwriter ROSALÍA released her highly-acclaimed album LUX in 2025, featuring hits including"La Perla", "Berghain", "Reliquia" and "Sexo, Violencia y Llantas". Written in thirteen different languages, LUX represented not only a bold and innovative artistic step forward for Rosalía, but a revelatory project that transcended language and genre barriers.

A classically trained flamenco musician who has expanded the boundaries of music, ROSALÍA is grounded in tradition, with her songwriting moving fluidly across form, language and genre, creating work that feels both deeply authentic and distinctly original.

ROSALÍA's breakthrough album El Mal Querer was released in 2018, reimagining flamenco for a new era. In 2022, she released MOTOMAMI, which she wrote, performed, recorded and produced; it debuted at #1 globally and scored the highest Metacritic rating of the year. Most recently, LUX achieved an unprecedented feat of 5 Billboard #1 chart placements, debuting at #4 on the Billboard 200, and was named as one of the best albums of the year by Rolling Stone, Billboard, The New York Times, Pitchfork and The New Yorker.

Roberto Neri, CEO of The Ivors Academy "We are proud to celebrate ROSALÍA as International Songwriter of the Year. Her songwriting has captured the hearts and minds of audiences around the globe. With lyrics in over 13 languages, Rosalia has broken down barriers and borders, and I'm delighted she will be celebrated by our community and industry as she picks up her first Ivor Novello Award. This recognition reflects our growing global outlook and celebrates songwriters defining music and culture."

Tom Gray, Chair of The Ivors Academy "With her craft, musicality and intellect, ROSALÍA is redefining what songwriting can be. Her work blends tradition and experimentation with extraordinary precision and impact, creating songs that continually evolve and immerse us fully in her world."

The Ivors are the most prestigious celebration of the craft, cultural impact and enduring importance of songs and screen compositions. Recognized as the pinnacle of creative musical achievement since they were first presented in 1956, winning an Ivor Novello is the highest global recognition for songwriting and composing.

At The Ivors, ROSALÍA will join a roll call of songwriter greats that includes Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, David Bowie, Adele, RAYE, Stormzy, Bill Withers, Bruce Springsteen, Brian Wilson, Annie Lennox, Amy Winehouse, Dave, Sting, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, Charli xcx, Lana Del Rey, Lola Young, Lou Reed and Elton John.

This year's nominees were announced on March 25 and the winners will be revealed at The Ivors with Amazon Music at Grosvenor House in London on May 21, 2026.

About The Ivors with Amazon Music

The Ivors, presented by The Ivors Academy, is one of the most prestigious award ceremonies in music, celebrating exceptional achievements in songwriting and screen composing. Presented to songwriters and composers for their creative achievements since 1956, winners receive a hand-crafted Ivor Novello Award statuette and join a roll call of greats, including McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, David Bowie, Adele, RAYE, Stormzy, Bill Withers, Bruce Springsteen, Brian Wilson, Annie Lennox, Amy Winehouse, Chrissie Hynde, Dave, Sting, Pete Townshend, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, Eddie Holland, Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland, Joan Armatrading, Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, Stephen Sondheim, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, Charli xcx, Lana Del Rey, Lola Young, Lou Reed and Elton John.

Judged by songwriters and composers, for songwriters and composers, the awards recognize the highest excellence in craft and creativity.

The Ivors were first presented on March 11, 1956 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London. On May 21, 2026, the awards will be presented for the 71st time.

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About The Ivors Academy

The Ivors Academy is the leading voice for songwriters and composers. As a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting music writers, we protect their rights, empower them with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive, and celebrate their craft.

Our commitment to excellence is celebrated annually through The Ivors with Amazon Music and The Ivors Classical Awards, recognizing the outstanding contributions of songwriters and composers.

The Ivors Academy works to ensure that songwriters and composers are fairly compensated, and fully respected and supported throughout their careers. For more information visit www.ivorsacademy.com .

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