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U.S. rocker Springsteen became the first international
songwriter to receive an Ivors Academy Fellowship, the highest
honor bestowed by the UK-based association.
The "Born to Run" singer and guitar player, who joins the likes
of Sting, Kate Bush and Paul McCartney in becoming a Fellow of
the Academy, was recognized for "his outstanding contribution to
the craft of songwriting and impact on the UK’s cultural
landscape".
"I want to thank you for taking my music into your hearts and
into your souls. I want to thank you for including me in the
challenging and beautiful cultural life of the UK," Springsteen
told ceremony guests after accepting the award from McCartney.
"Once it was only a dream I had, today it's real."
Raye, who won a record six prizes in one night at this year's
BRIT Awards, Britain's pop music honors, was named songwriter of
the year.
Best album, an award described as celebrating "consistent and
inventive creativity, as well as exceptional songwriting", went
to jazz drummer Yussef Dayes' mainly instrumental "Black
Classical Music", while "Black Swan" by Victoria Canal, who last
year won the rising star category, took the prize for best song
musically and lyrically.
Best contemporary song went to "Geronimo Blues" by Speakers
Corner Quartet and Kae Tempest. "Sprinter", the No.1 hit by
rappers Dave and Central, won the most performed work category.
Del Rey received the special international award in recognition
of her career and influence, while lyricist and longtime Elton
John collaborator Bernie Taupin was recognized for outstanding
contribution to British music.
Other winners included grime artist Skepta, who got a visionary
award and Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall, who was
honored with a song collection award.
The rising star prize went to music artist Master Peace.
Named after the early 20th century Welsh composer, actor and
entertainer Ivor Novello, the Ivor Awards were first handed out
in 1956.
(Reporting by Marie-Louise Gumuchian; additional reporting by
Kristian Brunse; Editing by Bill Berkrot)
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