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Annie Lennox, Tom Morello, Desmond Child & More Honored at 2026 SONA Awards:’The Songwriter Prom’
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New coverage of the 2026 SONA Awards highlights acceptance speeches from honorees including Annie Lennox, Tom Morello and Desmond Child, as well as discussion of artificial intelligence in music. Lennox recounted how early music influences and years of uncertainty led her to become a singer-songwriter, before collaborating with Dave Stewart.
The Los Angeles ceremony took place on 29 October at the Skirball Cultural Center and was hosted by Bonnie McKee and Shane Stevens. Laurent Hubert received Executive of the Year, Chris Redding won the Emerging Songwriter Award, and the songwriters behind *KPop Demon Hunters* received the Global Impact Award. Performances honoured Dolly Parton and songwriter Billy Steinberg.
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In short
- New coverage features Lennox’s account of becoming a songwriter.
- AI was addressed at the 2026 SONA Awards.
- The event recognised songwriters across generations.
How this story developed
- 4 hours ago Annie Lennox, Tom Morello and Desmond Child were among the songwriters honoured at the 2026 SONA Awards in Los Angeles. The ceremony recognised their contributions alongside emerging and internationally successful songwriters, while speakers also addressed artificial intelligence and its implications for music.
- 4 hours ago New coverage of the 2026 SONA Awards highlights acceptance speeches from honorees including Annie Lennox, Tom Morello and Desmond Child, as well as discussion of artificial intelligence in music.
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