The Songwriters Hall of Fame announced today that Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams will be the 2025 recipient of the Hal David Starlight Award, honoring young songwriters. The honor will take place at the 54th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 12 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
The Hal David Starlight Award, created in 2004, was named in honor of SHOF Chairman Emeritus Hal David, for his longtime support of young songwriters. Award recipients are gifted young songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry with their original songs.
Other inductees at this year’s event include George Clinton; Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons of the Doobie Brothers; Ashley Gorley; Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins; the Beach Boys’ Mike Love; and Tony Macaulay.
Abrams, a Universal Music Publishing Group writer, joins previous honorees SZA, Post Malone, Lil Nas X, Halsey, Sara Bareilles, Ed Sheeran, Nick Jonas, Nate Ruess, Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds, Taylor Swift, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Ne-Yo, Drake, Benny Blanco, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Rob Thomas, and John Rzeznik.
SHOF Chairman Nile Rodgers said, “This continues to be an amazing time for songwriters, performers and music in general. Gracie Abrams is at the forefront of this movement with her award-winning songwriting style, impressive stage presence and her overall remarkable artistry. We are beyond thrilled that she will be the 2025 recipient of the Hal David Starlight Award.”
Abrams penned her first song at age eight, released her first single in 2019 and followed with her debut album, “Good Riddance” in 2023. She was nominated for Best New Artist for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards and followed with her platinum second album “The Secret of Us” last year. The album earned her a second Grammy nod, this time for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
