Johnny McDaid To Receive BMI President’s Award at 2026 BMI London Awards
The prolific songwriter has had songs recorded by Ed Sheeran, BTS, P!nk, Robbie Williams, Alicia Keys and many more.
The BMI London Awards, scheduled for September 28 at The Dorchester in London, will honor songwriter and producer Johnny McDaid with the BMI President’s Award. Known for his work with alternative rock band Snow Patrol and as a collaborator for artists like Ed Sheeran, McDaid has built a career marked by creativity, authenticity, and a deep respect for songwriting.
His notable collaborations with Sheeran include "Shape of You," which shattered streaming records, and "Bad Habits," both of which topped international charts and earned Grammy nominations. McDaid, who moved to London as a teenager, has penned songs for a diverse roster of artists, including BTS, P!nk, Robbie Williams, Alicia Keys, and Taylor Swift.
The BMI President’s Award ceremony will also recognize the achievements of British and European songwriters and publishers whose works have been most-performed on U.S. platforms.
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