# SONA Awards Week 2026 honors songwriting legends

> Songwriters of North America celebrates Annie Lennox, Tom Morello, and others fighting for creators' rights.
- Title: SONA Awards Week 2026 honors songwriting legends · Billboard
- Summary: Songwriters of North America celebrates Annie Lennox, Tom Morello, and others fighting for creators' rights. SONA's annual awards recognize songwriters and…
- Keywords: sona, songwriters of north america, annie lennox, tom morello, desmond child, sona awards, music awards, songwriting advocacy, laurent hubert, k-pop demon hunters, skirball cultural center, october 2026
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/pro/sona-awards-week-2026-honors-annie-lennox-tom-morello
- Author: Kristin Robinson
- Published: 2026-09-16T15:45:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sona, songwriters of north america, annie lennox, tom morello, desmond child, sona awards, music awards, songwriting advocacy, laurent hubert, k-pop demon hunters, skirball cultural center, october 2026
## 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.
## Key takeaway

SONA's annual awards recognize songwriters and advocates who champion creators' interests in the music industry.