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Grammys to add songwriter of the year category for 2023

LOS ANGELES — Songwriters are getting their moment in the sun. The Recording Academy announced Thursday that it plans to hand out a newly created Grammy Award for songwriter of the year beginning with the 65th Grammys ceremony set to take place in 2023. The prize, modeled on the organization's producer of the year award, will "recognize the written excellence, profession and art of ...
Paak of Silk Sonic accept Song Of The Year for "Leave The Door Open" onstage during the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3, 2022, in Las Vegas.

LOS ANGELES — Songwriters are getting their moment in the sun.

The Recording Academy announced Thursday that it plans to hand out a newly created Grammy Award for songwriter of the year beginning with the 65th Grammys ceremony set to take place in 2023.

The prize, modeled on the organization's producer of the year award, will "recognize the written excellence, profession and art of songwriting," according to a statement from the academy, and will honor

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