Elite hitmaker Justin Tranter is set to be honoured with the Global Songwriter Award at the conclusion of the 26th global edition of MUSEXPO next year.
The award – which salutes exceptional songwriters whose creative vision, and global influence transcend borders – has previously been presented to songwriting luminaries such as Diane Warren and Savan Kotecha.
In their storied career, Tranter has sold over 75 million singles, notched up more than 100 billion streams on Spotify and YouTube, as well as three Diamond-certified songs, and a remarkable tally of accolades, including multiple Grammy and Golden Globe nominations, 16 BMI Pop Awards, two consecutive BMI Songwriter Of The Year titles, and the 2023 SONA Warrior Award.
The likes of Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, Imagine Dragons, Selena Gomez, DNCE, Måneskin, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Cardi B, Sam Smith, Kid Cudi, Janelle Monáe, Demi Lovato, Katy Perry, Reneé Rapp, Saweetie have all collaborated with Tranter. Alongside all of this, Tranter is also the executive producer on the forthcoming A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, which features seven new Jonas Brothers songs.
Justin Tranter represents the very essence of what MUSEXPO stands for – a visionary with global creativity, authenticity, and purpose
Sat Bisla, A&R Worldwide/ MUSEXPO
Recently, Tranter won International Song Of The Year at the BRIT Awards in 2025 for Chappell Roan’s Good Luck, Babe!
Tranter has also built and grown Facet House, an inclusive home for publishing and artistry that is devoted to “numerous equal pay initiatives for songwriters.”
As a former board member of GLAAD and the ACLU of Southern California, Tranter is also an outspoken supporter of human rights with a storied record of fighting for change, inclusiveness, and diversity.
Speaking about the award, Sat Bisla, founder & president of A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO said: “Justin Tranter represents the very essence of what MUSEXPO stands for – a visionary with global creativity, authenticity, and purpose.”
MUSEXPO – which is set to take place between March 22–26, 2026 in Burbank, California – already boasts a stacked bill of influential figures from across the global music business. You can read more about that line-up here.
The highly coveted International Music Person Of The Year honorarium will be presented to one of the most influential booking agents in the world – Kirk M. Sommer, senior partner/global co-head of music, WME.
In addition, the annual Seymour Stein Global A&R Award, will be bestowed upon the highly respected and influential Kim Frankiewicz, executive VP, worldwide A&R, Concord Music Publishing.
The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to one of the world’s leading Indian-born, and British-raised music executives, who also celebrates 50 years of contributions to the worldwide music business – Reynold D’Silva, founder & CEO, Silva Screen Group.
Registration is now open for MUSEXPO at www.musexpo.net.
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