
Bruce Springsteen to become first ever international songwriter inducted to Fellow of The Ivors Academy
Bruce Springsteen is set to be inducted into the Fellow of The Ivors Academy and will make history as the first-ever international songwriter that the Academy has inducted into Fellowship in its 80-year history.
The Ivors Academy has revealed Bruce Springsteen as the latest songwriter to become an Academy Fellow, the highest honour the organisation bestows. His recording career spans fifty years, beginning with 1973’s Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ and most recently in 2022 with Only the Strong Survive, his twenty-first studio album. His countless accolades include 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 has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian award.
“I’m proud to be the first international songwriter to be recognised by The Ivors Academy," Springsteen shared in a statement. "In addition to recognising my songwriting, the award stands as a tribute to the fans and friends who have supported me and my work for the last fifty 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 recognises his outstanding contribution to the craft of songwriting and acknowledges his impact on the UK’s cultural landscape. He will become the twenty-seventh 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.”
Bruce Springsteen will receive the award at The Ivors with Amazon Music, which takes place at Grosvenor House in London on Thursday 23 May.
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