SPRINGSTEEN MAKES HISTORY AS THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITER TO RECEIVE THE HONOR

FELLOWSHIP RECOGNIZES HIS INFLUENCE AND IMPACT ON THE CRAFT OF SONGWRITING

Bruce Springsteen will receive the award at the world’s biggest and most prestigious celebration of songwriters, The Ivors with Amazon Music, which takes place at Grosvenor House in London on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

The Ivors Academy has today revealed Bruce Springsteen as the latest songwriter to become an Academy Fellow, the highest honor the organization bestows. With this, the iconic U.S. musician will become the first-ever international songwriter that the Academy has inducted into Fellowship in its 80-year history.

One of the most influential and important songwriters of all time, Bruce Springsteen’s music has soundtracked the lives of millions across the globe. Often described as “the embodiment of rock & roll,” Bruce Springsteen’s recording career spans 50 years — beginning with 1973’s “Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.” and most recently in 2022 with “Only the Strong Survive,” his 21st studio album.

He has sold more than 140 million records worldwide, with his countless accolades including 20 GRAMMYs, an Oscar and a Tony Award, induction into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and having been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom — America’s highest civilian award.

Bruce Springsteen said: “I’m proud to be the first international songwriter to be recognized by The Ivors Academy. In addition to recognizing my songwriting, the award stands as a tribute to the fans and friends who have supported me and my work for the last 50 years. This entire country has made me feel welcome every step of the way, and for this, I will always remain deeply appreciative.”

Bruce’s Springsteen’s induction into Fellowship of The Ivors Academy recognizes his outstanding contribution to the craft of songwriting and acknowledges his impact on the U.K.’s cultural landscape. He will become the 27th Fellow of the Academy, joining a roster of songwriter greats including Sir Paul McCartney, Kate Bush CBE, Joan Armatrading CBE and Sting, who received the award in 2023.

Tom Gray, Chair of The Ivors Academy, said: “There is no one more fitting than Bruce Springsteen to be the first international songwriter inducted into our Fellowship. Songwriters are powerful storytellers, who capture our lives, loves and hardships. Bruce has always told the greatest stories. The Fellowship marks the esteem in which he is held by all those who share his craft.”

Recognized as a pinnacle of creative musical achievement since they were first presented in 1956, winning an Ivor Novello holds a special place in music as they are judged by award-winning songwriters and composers from The Ivors Academy — with winners joining a roll call of greats that includes Adele, Stormzy, RAYE, Little Simz, Cathy Dennis, Annie Lennox, Amy Winehouse, Dave and John Lennon.

To commemorate Springsteen being named an Academy Fellow, a limited edition vinyl of “The Best of Bruce Springsteen” in Jersey Devil Red can be purchased from Amazon. For Ivors-related content on Amazon Music, please visit the songwriters and producers homepage.

This year’s nominees will be announced on Tuesday, April 23 and the winners will be revealed at The Ivors with Amazon Music at Grosvenor House in London on Thursday, May 23, 2024.