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Casey Cooper-Fiske

CMAT triumphs at Ivor Novello Awards as Elton John makes history

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Irish singer-songwriter CMAT won Best Album for Euro-Country at the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards, expressing surprise and delight at receiving an award in England.
Sam Fender was named Songwriter of the Year, while Rosalia received the International Songwriter of the Year gong.
Sir Elton John was presented with an Ivors Academy Honour and announced as the academy’s first-ever president.
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke and the late Wham! singer George Michael were both given Fellowships of The Ivors Academy.
Other notable winners included Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon, who secured two awards, Kae Tempest , Lola Young , Lily Allen , Calvin Harris , Kano , and Linda Perry.

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