Taylor Swift, Benson Boone, Universal Music Win 2025 BMI Pop Awards

At the 2025 BMI Pop Awards held in Beverly Hills, Benson Boone, Taylor Swift, and Teddy Swims were among the top honorees, with Boone receiving the BMI Champion Award and two BMI Pop Awards for his songs "Beautiful Things" and "Slow It Down." Boone emphasized the importance of collaboration, particularly crediting his co-writer Jack LaFrantz for their shared success. Taylor Swift was named Songwriter of the Year for the second consecutive year, recognized for penning seven of the most-performed songs across multiple albums, despite her absence from the event. Teddy Swims' "Lose Control" won Song of the Year, while Universal Music Publishing Group was honored as Publisher of the Year. In parallel, the Music Business Association celebrated the 2025 Bizzy Awards, recognizing industry leaders such as Colleen Theis and Emily Stephenson for their contributions to music publishing, metadata management, and innovation. These awards highlight the ongoing recognition of creative and executive excellence within the music industry.