Taylor Swift is honored as Songwriter of the Decade at the Nashville Songwriter Awards.
The country-turned-pop superstar is rewarded for his consistent songwriting success between 2010 and 2019 for songs associated with Nashville that have appeared on a variety of Billboard graphics including Country Airplay and Pop Songs. The Songwriter-Artist award requires the songwriter to also be the artist who recorded the songs.
“She’s constantly extracting, digging, unattached, discovering new forms of artistic expression and going about it in such a way that I don’t know if she’s fearless or just capable of compartmentalizing fear. “, Keith Urbanactions in a statement. “Answering your call is not for the faint of heart, but when you do, you forge new frontiers and inspire others to do the same. Congratulations Taylor. Keep it up!”
The “Love Story” singer follows in the footsteps of previous recipients Toby Keith and Vince Gill.
In addition, Ashley Gorley was named songwriter of the decade for writing 62 number 1 hits, including “Marry Me” by Thomas Rhet and Jon Pardi“Dirt on my boots”.
Luke Combs, Jordan Davis and Parmaled have been added to the roster of performers who will pay tribute to their favorite songwriters, alongside previously announced performers Thomas, Walker Hayes, Hardy and more. Garth Brooks was also operated to receive the Kris KristoffersonLife Achievement Award.
The fifth annual event will take place at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on September 20.
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