Joe Alwyn received post-award recognition as a co-producer of Taylor Swift’s “august.”
The Folklore liner notes initially credited Swift and Jack Antonoff as the song’s producers. After Folklore won Album of the Year at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy recognized Alwyn as a co-producer on the track.
Alwyn’s production credit is distinct from his songwriting identity on some Folklore songs. He was credited under the pseudonym William Bowery for co-writing “Betty,” “Exile,” and “Champagne Problems,” but “august” is not a William Bowery songwriting credit. That difference causes frequent confusion when fans compare the album’s credits.
Alwyn’s contribution formed part of the remote, home-based production process used during the pandemic. Swift, Antonoff, and Alwyn were connected to the project through recording and production work conducted across different locations.