The Independent

Raye snaps up early Brits win with songwriter of the year award

Source: PA Wire

Raye has been named 2024’s songwriter of the year by the Brit Awards ahead of the ceremony at the weekend.

The British singer-songwriter, 26, had already broken Brit records by receiving seven award nods – the most for an artist in one year.

Songwriter of the year award, which began in 2022, has previously been won by Suffolk singer and British record producer Kid Harpoon, who worked with Harry Styles on the album Harry’s House.

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from The Independent

The Independent4 min read
Great British Insults Are Dying Out – And You’ll Miss Them When They’re Gone
So long, plonker. Farewell, prat. Goodbye, git. According to a new survey, a clutch of traditional British insults are on the verge of dying out, as Gen Z don’t use them or even know what they mean. Jibes like pillock, numpty and tosspot are all appa
The Independent3 min read
Starmer Under Pressure To Investigate Claim Elphicke ‘Lobbied Minister To Intervene In Husband’s Trial’
Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to investigate claims Natalie Elphicke lobbied the justice secretary in 2020 to intervene in her ex-husband’s sex offences trial. The Labour leader has been urged to launch a probe into the claims, made by Sir Rober
The Independent3 min readCrime & Violence
Australian Judge Lifts Court Ban On X Showing Video Of Sydney Church Stabbing
An Australian judge Monday lifted a ban on the social media platform X showing Australians a video of a bishop being stabbed in a Sydney church. The temporary ban was put in place April 22, but the judge rejected the application from Australia’s eSa

Related Books & Audiobooks