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We are thrilled to announce that prolific singer/songwriter and performer @PaulAnkaOfficial will receive the BMI Icon Award at the 2026 #BMIPopAwards on May 12th. The evening will recognize the pop trailblazer’s legendary career, defined by remarkable longevity and versatility. BMI’s Pop Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Publisher of the Year and BMI’s 50 most-performed Pop songs in the U.S. of the previous year will also be named. “Throughout an unparalleled and distinguished career, Paul Anka has captured timelessness, writing himself into the soundtrack of popular music where greatness isn’t just a moment, but a lifelong crescendo. Paul’s words, melodies and artistry transcend decades and eras, and we’re thrilled to honor him as a BMI Icon,” shares VP, Worldwide Creative Barbara Cane. From writing his first number one hit, “Diana,” at just 13 years old to a 900+-song catalogue, Anka is the only artist to have a song on the Billboard charts for seven straight decades. He went on to write and collaborate with some of the biggest stars of the time, like Connie Francis, Lesley Gore, Buddy Holly, Celine Dion, Tom Jones, Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson, Michael Bublé, Drake, and many others. As the newest BMI Icon honoree, Anka joins an elite group of songwriters who have received BMI’s highest honor for their “unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers.” Previous recipients include Barry Manilow, The Bee Gees, Brian Wilson, Carlos Santana, Carole King, Crosby, Stills & Nash, David Foster, Dolly Parton, the Jacksons, John Fogerty, Kris Kristofferson, Mann & Weil, Merle Haggard, Nile Rodgers, Paul Simon, Stevie Nicks, Sting and Willie Nelson, Mike Stoller and Carole Bayer Sager among others. Read more in our link in bio.

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