Gracie Abrams Will Obtain a Particular Honor at 2025 Songwriters Corridor of Fame Gala
Gracie Abrams is having fairly an thrilling run as a singer and songwriter, and shortly, she’s going to obtain a particular honor. Gracie — who’s the daughter of film director J.J. Abrams — launched her sophomore album The Secret of Us, final yr, which reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The album boasted hits like “Threat,” the Taylor Swift-assisted “Us,” and maybe her largest single “That’s So True” on the album’s deluxe version. This June, Gracie will obtain a coveted award on the 2025 Songwriters Corridor of Fame Gala.
Abrams will obtain the Hal David Starlight Award on the 54th Annual Songwriters Corridor of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner, which is scheduled for Thursday, June 12 on the Marriott Marquis Lodge in New York Metropolis.
“This continues to be a tremendous time for songwriters, performers and music typically,” stated Songwriters Corridor of Fame Chairman Nile Rodgers in an announcement. “Gracie Abrams is on the forefront of this motion along with her award profitable songwriting type, spectacular stage presence and her total outstanding artistry. We’re past thrilled that she would be the 2025 recipient of the Hal David Starlight Award.”
Gracie has been placing out music since 2019, however the previous two years have been game-changing in her profession. She opened for Taylor Swift’s critically acclaimed Eras Tour in 2023 and 2024. Final fall, she launched into her personal sold-out headlining tour, The Secret of Us Tour and earned a Grammy nomination for Finest Pop Duo/Group Efficiency for “Us.” She additionally made her Saturday Evening Dwell debut in December.
What Is The Hal David Starlight Award?
The Hal David Starlight Award is named after chairman Songwriters Corridor of Fame chairman Emeritus Hal David, for his longtime assist of younger songwriters. The award was created in 2004 and is given to younger songwriters and artists making an impression with their songs.
Previous recipients embody SZA, Put up Malone, Lil Nas X, Halsey, Sara Bareilles, Ed Sheeran, Nick Jonas, Nate Ruess, Think about Dragons’ Dan Reynolds, Taylor Swift, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Ne-Yo, Drake, Benny Blanco, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Rob Thomas, and John Rzeznik.
As for the Songwriters Corridor of Fame, a songwriter qualifies for induction 20 years after their first music was commercially accessible. This yr’s inductees embody George Clinton, Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald & Patrick Simmons (beforehand referred to as The Doobie Brothers), Ashley Gorley, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, Mike Love, and Tony Macaulay.
