Tom Morello, Annie Lennox, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Songwriters Honored at 2026 SONA Awards
Generational hitmaker Desmond Child and Kobalt CEO Laurent Hubert were also recognized at the ceremony, held at the Skirball Cultural Center.
The 2026 SONA Awards took place on Thursday, October 29, at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Hosted by Bonnie McKee and Shane Stevens, the ceremony marked the sixth awards event for the organization.
Honorees included Annie Lennox, Tom Morello, and Desmond Child. The Global Impact Award was presented to the songwriters for KPop Demon Hunters, with the award accepted by Daniel Rojas, Danny Chung, Melanie Fontana, and Lindgren. Laurent Hubert, CEO of Kobalt Music, was named executive of the year, while Chris Redding received the 2026 Emerging Songwriter Award presented by YouTube.
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