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Deets: Join us for Warrior Awards Week and the 5th Annual Warrior Awards, where SONA and The SONA Foundation will host a dynamic series of events designed to foster community and celebrate Songwriters.

As part of its 10th anniversary year and the Warrior Award celebration, Songwriters of North America (SONA) is proud to introduce the Emerging Songwriter Warrior Award Presented by YouTube Songwriters—a new honor that recognizes outstanding rising Songwriters who are shaping the future of music.

This award uplifts a SONA member who exemplifies originality, craft, and a commitment to creative integrity. Five finalists will be recognized, with the recipient announced live at the fifth Annual Warrior Awards on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California. 

Warrior Awards Week will culminate with the 5th annual Warrior Awards benefit dinner where Chappel Roan and Morgan wade will be present, and many more. Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Desmond Child, McKee, Stevens, and others to be announced. The evening will launch the inaugural Emerging Songwriter Warrior Award presented by YouTube Songwriters, where five nominees will learn if they are the recipient of the first-ever SONA Member-voted honor!

Who You May Spot: Chappell Roan, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Chappell Roan, Dina LaPolt, Larry Mestel, Girls Make Beats, Bonnie McKee, Shane Stevens, Morgan Wade, Desmond Child, Ross Golan, Brian Kennedy, Michelle Lewis Kellie Brown, Erin McAnally, and many more TBD.

Hint for the Average Socialite: Presale tickets for SONA Members begin on August 8.

All proceeds benefit SONA.

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