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2018 Ivor Novello Award for Songwriter Of The Year Ed Sheeran by Mark Allan

Winners of The Ivors 2018 are celebrated

June 1, 2018 in Events, News

Last night saw BASCA, in association with PRS for Music, announce the winning songwriters of the 63rd Ivor Novello Awards… Tags: Alexis Smith, Billy Bragg, Billy Ocean, Cathy Dennis, Craig Potter, Dave, Ed Sheeran, Elbow, Fraser T Smith, Guy Garvey, Joe Henson, Johnny McDaid, Joris de Man, Lionel Richie, Mark Potter, Mica Levi, Michael Omari, Pete Turner, Shane MacGowan, Steve Mac, Stormzy, Thea Musgrave

LANco

UK & US Songwriting Charts (17 Nov-2 Dec 2017)

November 29, 2017 in News

This week Sheeran’s on top again, LANco’s Brandon Lancaster returns with his ‘Greatest Love Story’ and even Lennon-McCartney get back… Tags: Austin Post, Belcalis Almanzar, Brandon Lancaster, Charlie Puth, Dave, Ed Sheeran, Jacob Kasher, John Lennon, Khalid Robinson, Leland Wayne, Louis Bell, Marc Kinchen, Michael Dapaah, Michael Williams II, Nathan Feuerstein, Paul McCartney, Pharrell Williams, Quavious Marshall, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac

Without Warning album cover

UK & US Songwriting Charts (3-18 Nov 2017)

November 13, 2017 in News

Rap trio Shayaa, Leland and Kiari dominate this week’s hotlist following the release of their new collaborative album ‘Without Warning’… Tags: Austin Post, Belcalis Almanzar, Charlie Puth, Ed Sheeran, Jacob Kasher, Khalid Robinson, Leland Wayne, Louis Bell, Marc Kinchen, Michael Dapaah, Michael Williams II, Nathan Feuerstein, Quavious Marshall, Rod Temperton, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac, Yxng Bane

Future aka Nayvadius Wilburn. Photo: The Come Up Show/Creative Commons

UK & US Songwriting Charts (27 Oct-11 Nov 2017)

November 6, 2017 in News

After earning the highest charting collaborative album in over two years, Nayvadius Wilburn returns to our list of top songwriters… Tags: Austin Post, Belcalis Almanzar, Charlie Puth, Ed Sheeran, French Montana, Jacob Kasher, Jahseh Onfroy, Khalid Robinson, Marc Kinchen, Michael Dapaah, Michael Williams II, Nathan Feuerstein, Nayvadius Wilburn, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac, Taylor Swift, Yxng Bane

Post Malone

UK & US Songwriting Charts (20 Oct-4 Nov 2017)

November 1, 2017 in News

Austin Post continues the ‘Rockstar’ climb on the US chart as the songwriter benefits from a clever YouTube monetisation hack… Tags: Austin Post, Belcalis Almanzar, Charlie Puth, Dieuson Octave, Ed Sheeran, French Montana, Jacob Kasher, Jahseh Onfroy, Justin Tranter, Khalid Robinson, Michael Dapaah, Michael Williams II, Post Malone, Republic Records, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac, Swae Lee, Symere Woods, Yxng Bane

Liam Gallagher

UK & US Songwriting Charts (13 – 28 Oct 2017)

October 21, 2017 in News

This week’s round-up of the Top 10 songwriters on both sides of the Atlantic includes some new, but familiar, names… Tags: Austin Post, Belcalis Almanzar, Dieuson Octave, Ed Sheeran, French Montana, J Hus, Jahseh Onfroy, Justin Tranter, Kendrick Lamar, Khalid Robinson, Lil Pump, Michael Dapaah, Michael Williams II, Post Malone, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac, Symere Woods, Yxng Bane

Austin Post

UK & US Songwriting Charts (6 – 21 Oct 2017)

October 14, 2017 in News

Assisted by Royalty Exchange, we recognise the most successful songwriters behind the biggest hits on both sides of the Atlantic… Tags: Austin Post, Belcalis Almanzar, Dieuson Octave, Ed Sheeran, French Montana, J Hus, Jahseh Onfroy, Justin Tranter, Kendrick Lamar, Khalid Robinson, Lil Pump, Michael Dapaah, Michael Williams II, Post Malone, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac, Symere Woods, Yxng Bane

Ed Sheeran. Photo: Greg Williams

UK & US Songwriting Charts (29 Sep – 14 Oct 2017)

October 7, 2017 in News

Ed Sheeran continues to exceed expectations across our lists, as ‘Shape Of You’ and ‘Perfect’ remain on the singles charts… Tags: Belcalis Almanzar, Dieuson Octave, Ed Sheeran, French Montana, Greg Kurstin, J Hus, Jahseh Onfroy, Justin Tranter, Kendrick Lamar, Khalid Robinson, Lil Pump, Michael Dapaah, Michael Williams II, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac, Swae Lee, Symere Woods, Yxng Bane

Shayaa Abraham-Joseph

UK & US Songwriting Charts (22 Sep – 7 Oct 2017)

September 30, 2017 in News

Following the Billboard Hot 100 debut of Post Malone’s ‘Rockstar’, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph rises to rockstar status on our weekly chart… Tags: Belcalis Almanzar, Charlie Puth, Ed Sheeran, French Montana, Greg Kurstin, J Hus, Jacob Kasher, Jahseh Onfroy, Justin Tranter, Kendrick Lamar, Khalid Robinson, Michael Williams II, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac, Symere Woods, Tay-K, Yxng Bane

Xxxtentacion

UK & US Songwriting Charts (15-30 Sep 2017)

September 23, 2017 in News

This generation’s hip-hop writers continue to dominate our Top 10s, with Florida rapper Jahseh Onfroy aka XXXTENTACION leading the pack… Tags: Belcalis Almanzar, Charlie Puth, Ed Sheeran, French Montana, Greg Kurstin, J Hus, Jacob Kasher, Jahseh Onfroy, Justin Tranter, Kendrick Lamar, Khalid Robinson, Megan McKenna, Michael Williams II, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac, Symere Woods, Tay-K, Yxng Bane

Taylor Swift

UK & US Songwriting Charts (8-16 Sep 2017)

September 16, 2017 in News

Assisted by Royalty Exchange, we recognise the most successful songwriters behind the biggest hits on both sides of the Atlantic… Tags: Ari Staprans Leff, Belcalis Almanzar, Benjamin Levin, Brittany Hazzard, Bryan Simmons, Camille Purcell, Cass Lowe, Charlie Puth, Demi Lovato, Donald Glover, Ed Sheeran, Emily Warren, French Montana, J Hus, Jacob Kasher, Johhny McDaid, Johnny McDaid, Josh Osborne, Justin Bieber, Justin Tranter, Kendrick Lamar, Khalid Robinson, Leland Wayne, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ludwig Göransson, Michael Williams II, Miley Cyrus, Momodou Jallow, Oren Yoel, Quavious Marshall, Sasha Sloan, Sean Myer, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac, Swae Lee, Symere Woods, Tay-K, Yungen, Yxng Bane

Kodak Black

UK & US Songwriting Charts (25 Aug – 9 Sep 2017)

September 2, 2017 in News

Khalid continues holding his own against Lamar and Sheeran, and Kodak Black lands on the chart with ‘Roll In Peace’… Tags: Ari Staprans Leff, Belcalis Almanzar, Benjamin Levin, Brittany Hazzard, Bryan Simmons, Camille Purcell, Cass Lowe, Charlie Puth, Demi Lovato, Donald Glover, Ed Sheeran, Emily Warren, French Montana, J Hus, Jacob Kasher, Johhny McDaid, Johnny McDaid, Josh Osborne, Justin Bieber, Justin Tranter, Kendrick Lamar, Khalid Robinson, Leland Wayne, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ludwig Göransson, Michael Williams II, Miley Cyrus, Momodou Jallow, Oren Yoel, Quavious Marshall, Sasha Sloan, Sean Myer, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac, Swae Lee, Symere Woods, Tay-K, Yungen, Yxng Bane

Rae Sremmurd

UK & US Songwriting Charts (11 – 26 Aug 2017)

August 19, 2017 in News

Rae Sremmurd’s new track ‘Perplexing Pegasus’ puts producer Mike Williams II atop the list of the weeks top US songwriters… Tags: Arcade Fire, Ari Staprans Leff, Belcalis Almanzar, Benjamin Levin, Bryan Simmons, Camila Cabello, Camille Purcell, Cass Lowe, Charlie Puth, Demi Lovato, Donald Glover, Ed Sheeran, Emily Warren, Erika Ender, French Montana, Ian Kirkpatrick, J Hus, Jacob Kasher, Jacques Webster, Jordan Carter, Jordan Jenks, Josh Osborne, Kendrick Lamar, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ludwig Göransson, Luis Fonsi, Michael Williams II, Momodou Jallow, Not3s, Quavious Marshall, Rakim Allen, Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, Rashawn, Sasha Sloan, Sean Myer, Shane Lindstrom, Shane McAnally, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac, Swae Lee, Symere Woods, Yungen, Yxng Bane, Zach Crowell

Thomas Rhett. Photo: John Shearer

UK & US Songwriting Charts (4 – 19 Aug 2017)

August 12, 2017 in News

Find out who are top of the pop songwriters, based on last week’s UK Singles Chart and Billboard Hot 100… Tags: Adam Wiles, Arcade Fire, Belcalis Almanzar, Benjamin Levin, Bryan Simmons, Camille Purcell, Cass Lowe, Charlie Puth, Demi Lovato, Donald Glover, Ed Sheeran, Emily Warren, Erika Ender, French Montana, Ian Kirkpatrick, Jacob Kasher, Jacques Webster, Jordan Carter, Jordan Jenks, Josh Osborne, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, Linkin Park, Ludwig Göransson, Luis Fonsi, Michael Williams II, Mike Will Made It, Miley Cyrus, Momodou Jallow, Onika Maraj, Oren Yoel, Quavious Marshall, Rakim Allen, Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, Rashawn Bennett, Sasha Sloan, Sean Myer, Shane Lindstrom, Shane McAnally, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac, Swae Lee, Symere Woods, Yungen, Yxng Bane, Zach Crowell

John Baldwin Gourley at 2010 Sasquatch! Festival

UK & US Songwriting Charts (21 Jul – 5 Aug 2017)

July 27, 2017 in News

With assistance from Royalty Exchange, we plot the top songwriters of the singles charts on both sides of the Atlantic… Tags: Adam Wiles, Belcalis Almanzar, Benjamin Levin, Brittany Hazzard, Bruno Mars, Bryan Simmons, Camille Purcell, Charlie Puth, Christopher Brody Brown, David Guetta, Demi Lovato, Donald Glover, Ed Drewett, Ed Sheeran, French Montana, Giorgio Tuinfort, Ian Kirkpatrick, Ina Wroldsen, Jacob Kasher, John Baldwin Gourley, Jordan Carter, Jordan Jenks, Justin Bieber, Justin Tranter, Kendrick Lamar, Leland Wayne, Ludwig Göransson, Michael Williams II, Mike Will Made It, Miley Cyrus, Momodou Jallow, Orel Yoel, Oren Yoel, Philip Lawrence, Quavious Marshall, Rakim Allen, Rashawn Bennett, Sasha Sloan, Sean Myer, Selena Gomez, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac, Swae Lee, Symere Woods, Zach Crowell

Jay-Z

UK & US Songwriting Charts (14 – 29 Jul 2017)

July 20, 2017 in News

The new Jay-Z album makes for a new leader of this week’s top performing songwriters on the Billboard Hot 100… Tags: Adam Wiles, Aubrey Graham, Benjamin Levin, Brittany Hazzard, Bruno Mars, Bryan Simmons, Charlie Puth, Christopher Brody Brown, David Guetta, Demi Lovato, Donald Glover, Ed Sheeran, Erika Ender, Ernest Dion Wilson, French Montana, Giorgio Tuinfort, Ina Wroldsen, Jacob Kasher, Jay-Z, Jordan Carter, Jordan Jenks, Justin Bieber, Justin Tranter, Kendrick Lamar, Kiari Cephus, Leland Wayne, Ludwig Göransson, Luis Fonsi, Luis Rodríguez, Michael Williams II, Mike Will Made It, Miley Cyrus, Momodou Jallow, Noel Gallagher, Orel Yoel, Oren Yoel, Paul Simon, Philip Lawrence, Quavious Marshall, Rakim Allen, Ramón Ayala, Rashawn Bennett, Sam Romans, Sasha Sloan, Sean Myer, Shawn Corey Carter, Shayaa Abraham-Joseph, Steve Mac, Swae Lee, Symere Woods, Zach Crowell

Luis Fonsi

UK & US Songwriting Charts (7 – 27 Jul 2017)

July 12, 2017 in News

This week ‘Despacito’ proves a success for the track’s songwriters: Puerto Rican pop artist Luis Fonsi and rapper Daddy Yankee… Tags: Adam Wiles, Benjamin Levin, Brittany Hazzard, Bryan Simmons, Charlie Puth, Ed Sheeran, Greg Kurstin, Ina Wroldsen, Jacob Kasher, Liam Gallagher, Miley Cyrus, Momodou Jallow, Noel Gallagher, Oren Yoel, Paul Simon, Quavious Marshall, Samantha Harvey, Sasha Sloan, Sean Myer, Steve Mac, Symere Woods

Gucci Mane 'Met Gala' cover

UK & US Songwriting Charts (2 – 17 Jun 2017)

June 12, 2017 in News

We list the week’s top songwriters behind the biggest hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart… Tags: Alessia Caracciolo, Ammar Malik, Andrew Taggart, Aubrey Graham, Ayleo, Benjamin Levin, Bryan Simmons, Charlie Puth, Donald Glover, Ed Sheeran, Erika Ender, Ina Wroldsen, J Hus, Jacob Kasher, Jake Painter, Johnny McDaid, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Kendrick Lamar, Kiari Cephus, Kyle Harvey, Leland Wayne, Ludwig Göransson, Luis Fonsi, Mateo Bowles, Michael Omari, Michael Williams II, Miles McCollum, Miley Cyrus, Nana Rogues, Nayvadius Wilburn, Noel Gallagher, Oren Yoel, Quavious Marshall, Rory Graham, Shane McAnally, Steve Mac, Symere Woods

Busbee

UK & US Songwriting Charts (7 – 22 April 2017)

April 15, 2017 in News

Assisted by Royalty Exchange, we recognise the most successful songwriters behind the biggest hits on both sides of the Atlantic… Tags: Adam Feeney, Ammar Malik, Andrew Taggart, Aubrey Graham, Benjamin Levin, Bruno Mars, Bryan Simmons, Christopher Brody Brown, Ed Sheeran, Foy Vance, Hillary Lindsey, Ina Wroldsen, J Hus, Jack Antonoff, Johnny McDaid, Joshua Luellen, Justin Tranter, Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Gomringer, Kiari Cephus, Kyle Harvey, Leland Wayne, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Max Martin, Michael Busbee, Michael Omari, Miles McCollum, Nana Rogues, Philip Lawrence, Quavious Marshall, Rory Graham, Steve Mac, Symere Woods, Tim Gomringer

Drake

UK & US Songwriting Charts (24 March – 8 April 2017)

March 29, 2017 in News

Assisted by Royalty Exchange, we recognise the most successful songwriters behind the biggest hits on both sides of the Atlantic… Tags: Adam Feeney, Andrew Taggart, Aubrey Graham, Bruno Mars, Christopher Brody Brown, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Jack Antonoff, Jeremy Lloyd, Joshua Luellen, Justin Tranter, Kevin Gomringer, Kiari Cephus, Kyle Harvey, Leland Wayne, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Max Martin, Miles McCollum, Nana Rogues, Noah Shebib, Philip Lawrence, Quavious Marshall, Robyn Fenty, Samantha Gongol, Steve Mac, Tim Gomringer