Another year, another massive win for Taylor Swift — and fans couldn’t be prouder.
A timeless force in music
Early Wednesday morning, Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) made it official:
Taylor Swift has been named the 2025 BMI Pop Awards Songwriter of the Year, solidifying her reign at the top of the music world.
It’s the second consecutive year Swift has taken home the prestigious title, and this latest honor brings her total to a staggering 72 BMI awards — a milestone few artists will ever touch.
“Big congrats to @taylorswift13, our 2025 #BMIPopAwards Songwriter of the Year — once again!” BMI posted on X (formerly Twitter).
“Taylor continues to shape the sound of a generation.”
The hits that made it happen
Swift’s latest accolade celebrates her incredible ability to write songs that fans simply can’t stop listening to.
According to BMI, she penned seven of the previous year’s most-performed songs, including:
- “Don’t Blame Me”
- “Down Bad”
- “Fortnight”
- “I Can Do It with a Broken Heart”
- “Is It Over Now?”
- “Now That We Don’t Talk”
- “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?”
The list showcases Swift’s unmatched reach. It blends hits from The Tortured Poets Department (2024), her reimagined 1989 (Taylor’s Version) (2023), and fan favorites from Reputation (2017).
It’s a true testament to her staying power: songs released years ago still dominate charts and playlists today.✨
BMI Pop Awards: More big winners
While Swift was the night’s biggest star, she wasn’t the only one honored at the 2025 BMI Pop Awards.
- Benson Boone was awarded the prestigious BMI Champion Award, celebrating his explosive global success over the past year.
- BMI Pop Song of the Year went to “Lose Control” performed by Teddy Swims, with BMI co-writers Julian Bunetta, Marco “Infamous” Rodriguez, and Mikky Ekko.
- Universal Music Publishing Group was named Publisher of the Year. They represented 28 of the most-performed songs of 2024, including hits by Doja Cat, Sabrina Carpenter, and Eminem.
The evening also celebrated 61 first-time BMI Pop Award winners, highlighting a new wave of rising stars alongside global icons like Swift.
Taylor’s magic: old hits, new dominance
What makes Swift’s win so remarkable is how her songs — both old and new — continue to set the standard.
“Don’t Blame Me,” from her 2017 Reputation album, charted alongside brand-new tracks like “Fortnight” and “Is It Over Now?”, proving that Swift’s music truly is timeless.
Even without a brand-new album yet in 2025, Swift continues to dominate streaming charts and remain a fixture in pop culture conversation.
Fans know that when she does return with her next project, it’s sure to be another global event.
What’s next for Taylor?
After her historic Eras Tour and the massive success of The Tortured Poets Department, Swift’s momentum shows no signs of slowing down.
With whispers of more new music and potential surprise releases later this year, Taylor Swift’s story is still very much in full swing. Fans around the world are ready for whatever she brings next.
