Amy Allen Named ASCAP Pop Songwriter of the Year
Get the Culture newsletter
Daily culture — film, music, books, the trends and ideas worth your attention. Free.
- Amy Allen won ASCAP's Pop Songwriter of the Year award at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards in Hollywood, recognized for co‑writing Sabrina Carpenter’s hits “Manchild”, “Tears”, “Bed Chem” and Rose & Bruno Mars’ “APT.”
- Laufey received the ASCAP Creative Voice Award at the same ceremony, presented by Suki Waterhouse, and highlighted her journey from classical and jazz influences to pop.
- Die With a Smile was named Song of the Year, co‑written by James Fauntleroy, and spent five weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 during a 60‑week chart run.
- Sony Music Publishing was named ASCAP's Pop Music Publisher of the Year, with notable hits such as Alex Warren’s “Ordinary”, Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need”, Kehlani’s “Folded”, and Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club.”
- Jimmy Jam introduced Amy Allen on stage and remarked that AI is not a concern because of songwriters like her.
Why it matters: The accolade boosts Allen’s profile and affirms the music industry’s confidence in human songwriting, signaling that despite rising AI tools, seasoned writers remain essential for chart‑topping hits; publishers and artists benefit from the validation of proven talent and the award’s spotlight on pop songwriting may influence future publishing deals and royalty allocations.
