SZA will be honored by the Songwriters Hall of Fame with the Hal David Starlight Award, which recognizes young songwriters. SZA – who won three Grammy Awards for her second album “SOS” and was Selection2023 Hitmaker of the Year – Joins previous winners Taylor Swift, Submit Malone, Lil Nas X, Halsey, Sara Bareilles, Ed Sheeran, Nick Jonas, Nate Ruess, Think about Dragons’ Dan Reynolds, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Ne -Yo, Drake, Benny Blanco, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Rob Thomas and John Rzeznik.
The Hal David Starlight Award, created in 2004, was named in honor of SHOF President Emeritus Hal David for his longtime support of young composers. The award winners are “talented young songwriters who are making a huge impact on the music industry with their original songs,” according to the announcement.
She will receive the award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s 53rd Annual Induction and Awards Dinner, set for Thursday, June 13, at the Marriott Marquis Resort in New York City. Previous 2024 nominees include Hillary Lindsey; Timothy Mosley – also known as Timbaland; Dean Pitchford; REM (Invoice Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Michael Stipe) and Steely Dan (Donald Fagen and the late Walter Becker). Veteran hitmaker Diane Warren will receive the distinguished Johnny Mercer Award.
SHOF President Nile Rodgers said: “This is a very exciting time for songwriters and music. Phenomenal artists like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are pushing the boundaries of what success looks like, but who can argue that the last two years belong to SZA. Unimaginable compositions, unbelievable performances, unbelievable artistic talent. She very much deserves to be the recipient of the Hal David Starlight Award in 2024!
“SOS” yielded 4 #1 hits on Billboard’s Rhythm and City Mainstream radio charts: “Snooze,” “Kill Invoice,” “Shirt” and “I Hate U.” SZA was the most nominated artist at the 2024 Grammy Awards, with 9.
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