Bruce Springsteen announced as first international songwriter to become a Fellow of The Ivors Academy
nme.comBruce Springsteen is set to become a Fellow of The Ivors Academy – making him the first international songwriter to receive the honour.Announced today (March 25), The Boss is set to receive the award at this year’s instalment of the Ivors, which will take place at Grosvenor House in London on Thursday, May 23.Becoming an Academy Fellow is the highest honour the organisation bestows, and with it, the iconic singer, songwriter and guitar becomes the first-ever international songwriter that the Academy has inducted into Fellowship in its 80-year history.“I’m proud to be the first international songwriter to be recognised by The Ivors Academy.
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,” Springsteen said of the announcement. “This entire country has made me feel welcome every step of the way, and for this, I will always remain deeply appreciative.”His induction into the Fellowship of The Ivors Academy recognises his “outstanding contribution to the craft of songwriting”, as well as acknowledging the unmissable impact he has had on the UK’s cultural landscape.With the award, he will be the 27th Fellow of the Academy, joining a variety of songwriting icons including Sir Paul McCartney, Kate Bush CBE, Joan Armatrading CBE, and Sting, who received the award last year.“There is no one more fitting than Bruce Springsteen to be the first international songwriter inducted into our Fellowship,” said Tom Gray, Chair of The Ivors Academy. “Songwriters are powerful storytellers, who capture our lives, loves and hardships.
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