ROSALÍA to receive IVOR award for International Songwriter of the Year

The Ivors Academy has announced that ROSALÍA will be this year’s recipient of the International Songwriter of the Year Award.

Spanish singer-songwriter ROSALÍA’s breakthrough album El Mal Querer was released in 2018, a reimagination of flamenco for a new era. In 2022, she released MOTOMAMI, which she wrote, performed, recorded, and produced. MOTOMAMI debuted at number one globally and scored the highest Metacritic rating of the year.

More recently, ROSALÍA released her fourth studio album Lux in November 2025 to widespread acclaim. The album, written in 13 different languages, features hits including La Perla, Berghain, Reliquia and Sexo, Violencia y Llantas.

Lux achieved an unprecedented feat of five Billboard number one chart placements, debuting at #4 on the Billboard 200, and was named as one of 2025’s best albums by Rolling Stone, Billboard, The New York Times, Pitchfork and The New Yorker.

The Ivors are a prestigious celebration of the craft, cultural impact and enduring importance of songs and screen compositions. First presented in 1956, The Ivors have been recognised as one of the highest global recognitions for songwriting and composing.

This year’s nominees were announced on March 25th, and the winners will be revealed at The Ivors ceremony at Grosvenor House in London on May 21st.

“We are proud to celebrate ROSALÍA as International Songwriter of the Year,” commented Roberto Neri, CEO of The Ivors Academy. “Her songwriting has captured the hearts and minds of audiences around the globe. With lyrics in over 13 languages, Rosalia has broken down barriers and borders, and I’m delighted she will be celebrated by our community and industry as she picks up her first Ivor Novello Award. This recognition reflects our growing global outlook and celebrates songwriters defining music and culture.”

“With her craft, musicality and intellect, ROSALÍA is redefining what songwriting can be,” said Tom Gray, chair of The Ivors Academy. “Her work blends tradition and experimentation with extraordinary precision and impact, creating songs that continually evolve and immerse us fully in her world.”