From Billboard · Kristin Robinson · · 1m 20s
SONA Awards Week 2026 honors songwriting legends
Songwriters of North America celebrates Annie Lennox, Tom Morello, and others fighting for creators' rights.
In brief
Songwriters of North America celebrates Annie Lennox, Tom Morello, and others fighting for creators' rights. SONA's annual awards recognize songwriters and advocates who champion creators' interests in the music industry. Originally reported by Billboard.
SONA Awards Week returns in October
Songwriters of North America will hold its annual awards ceremony on October 29 at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, hosted by Bonnie McKee and Shane Stevens.
Annie Lennox wins Artist Songwriter Award
The Eurythmics co-founder receives the Artist Songwriter Award, one of five major honors being given out at this year's ceremony.
Tom Morello gets Freedom of Expression Warrior Award
The Rage Against the Machine guitarist is recognized for his advocacy work, while Desmond Child wins the Songwriter Warrior Award for his songwriting contributions.
Global and executive honors announced
Laurent Hubert of Kobalt wins Executive of the Year, and the writers behind the K-Pop Demon Hunters soundtrack receive the Global Impact Award.
Songwriters Summit precedes awards night
On October 28, SONA will host an all-day panel series at Village Studios in Hollywood, featuring a keynote conversation with Laurent Hubert about the state of songwriting.
SONA fights for songwriters' rights
Founded in 2015, SONA advocates for U.S. songwriters' interests before legislatures, agencies, and courts. All event proceeds benefit the organization.
The key point
SONA's annual awards recognize songwriters and advocates who champion creators' interests in the music industry.
