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Amy Allen Honored as Songwriter of the Year at ASCAP Pop Awards

Amy Allen, co-writer of Sabrina Carpenter's hit songs, received ASCAP's top pop honor as Songwriter of the Year. The award was presented at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards in Hollywood, Hollywood, where Laufey also earned the Creative Voice Awar

Variety Music·May 1, 2026·via Variety Music

Amy Allen Honored as Songwriter of the Year at ASCAP Pop Awards

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May 1, 2026 10:36am PT

Amy Allen Named Songwriter of the Year at ASCAP Pop Awards; Laufey Receives Creative Voice Award

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Amy Allen picked up ASCAP ‘s top honor in the pop field Thursday night, as the woman responsible for co-writing Sabrina Carpenter’s top hits and other smashes was awarded with the songwriter of the year trophy at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards in Hollywood.

Allen earned the trophy on the strength of Carpenter hits like “Manchild,” “Tears” and “Bed Chem” as well as Rose and Bruno Mars’ “APT.”