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ASCAP Awards Honor Top Songwriters of 2025
1 May
Summary
- Amy Allen named ASCAP pop songwriter of the year.
- 'Die with a Smile' won ASCAP pop music song of the year.
- Sony Music Publishing honored as ASCAP Pop Music Publisher of the Year.
The 2026 ASCAP Pop Music Awards in Los Angeles celebrated the most performed songs of 2025, honoring both songwriters and publishers. Amy Allen, already a two-time Grammy winner for songwriter of the year, was named ASCAP pop songwriter of the year. Her notable co-writes included 'APT.' (ROSÉ & Bruno Mars), 'High Road' (Koe Wetzel & Jessie Murph), and three Sabrina Carpenter hits.
'Die with a Smile,' a duet by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, was awarded ASCAP pop music song of the year. This collaboration achieved a remarkable five weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and a total of 60 weeks on the chart, setting a new record for chart longevity for both artists.
Sony Music Publishing was recognized as ASCAP Pop Music Publisher of the Year, with their winning songs including hits by Jessie Murph, Kehlani, and Tate McRae. Laufey received the ASCAP Creative Voice Award, following her recent Grammy win for best traditional pop vocal album for 'A Matter of Time.'
