Who won Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical at the 2026 Grammys?

Amy Allen won Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical at the 2026 Grammys.

The award recognizes a songwriter’s body of work rather than one isolated composition. Allen’s eligible 2026 portfolio included songs such as “APT.,” “Manchild,” “Tears,” and “Why,” reflecting her work across pop and other contemporary styles. This is different from Song of the Year, which honors the writers of a single song.

The category was introduced for the 2023 Grammy Awards and became part of the General Field, placing it alongside the ceremony’s most prominent awards. Eligibility focuses on songwriting credits, with rules designed to emphasize writers’ broader creative output rather than simply rewarding a performing artist’s own record.

A common mix-up is assuming the award belongs to the singer who performed the biggest nominated song. In fact, it goes to the individual songwriter whose submitted body of work best represents excellence during the eligibility period. Allen also became the category’s first repeat winner.