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Legendary Paul Anka Honored with BMI Icon Award
7 Apr
Summary
- Paul Anka receives BMI Icon Award on May 12, 2026.
- His career began in 1957 with the global hit 'Diana'.
- Anka penned lyrics for Sinatra's 'My Way'.
Legendary songwriter Paul Anka is set to receive the BMI Icon Award at the 2026 BMI Pop Awards. The ceremony will take place on May 12, 2026, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
Anka's illustrious career began in 1957 at the young age of 15 with the international success of "Diana." He has since achieved numerous chart-topping hits, including "Lonely Boy" and "(You're) Having My Baby." Beyond his own recordings, Anka is renowned for his songwriting contributions, notably writing the English lyrics for Frank Sinatra's iconic "My Way."
His extensive catalog includes over 120 albums and 48 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. Anka has been recognized with 24 BMI Awards and inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The BMI Icon award celebrates artists whose body of work has had a "timeless" influence on music culture.