The Ivors Academy has announced Rosalía as this year’s recipient of its acclaimed International Songwriter Of The Year Award.
The award – which celebrates an international songwriter whose released songs had a cultural and commercial impact in the UK over the past year – will be presented at The Ivors on May 21. It comes hot on the heels of both her acclaimed album Lux and her stunning performance at the BRITs.
Released in November 2025, Lux debuted at No.4 in the UK charts and has sold 54,758 copies to date according to Official Charts Company data.
Speaking about the decision, Roberto Neri, CEO of The Ivors Academy, said: “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.”
Rosalía's songwriting has captured the hearts and minds of audiences around the globe
Roberto Neri, The Ivors Academy
Tom Gray, chair of The Ivors Academy, added: “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.”
Olivia Dean, Lola Young, Little Simz, Lily Allen, Wolf Alice and CMAT are among the nominees this year. You can see the full list here.
The winners on the day will join a roll call of former songwriting champions including 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.
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