Amy Allen Wins 2025 Grammy for Songwriter of the Year

Maine native Amy Allen made history by becoming the first woman to win the Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical award at the 2025 Grammys. She earned recognition for her songwriting contributions to several artists, including Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Timberlake, and Olivia Rodrigo, and co-wrote all the songs on Carpenter's album 'Short 'n Sweet,' which was nominated for Album of the Year. During her acceptance speech, Allen expressed her joy and emphasized the importance of songwriters in the music industry, stating they are the 'engine that fuels the entire music industry.' In addition to her main award, she was also nominated for Song of the Year and Album of the Year, showcasing her significant impact on contemporary pop music. Allen's previous Grammy win was for Harry Styles' 'Harry's House,' which won Album of the Year in 2023. This year's Grammys highlighted the growing recognition of female songwriters in a historically male-dominated field.