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Bruce Springsteen Inducted as First International Fellow of Ivors Academy

The American rock legend is recognized for his significant impact on the UK's cultural landscape, joining the ranks of music icons.

  • Bruce Springsteen will become the first international songwriter to be inducted into the Ivors Academy fellowship, marking a historic moment for the UK's professional association of music creators.
  • The induction ceremony is set to take place at Grosvenor House in London on May 23, where Springsteen will join the esteemed ranks of past inductees such as Paul McCartney, Kate Bush, and Sting.
  • Springsteen's recognition by the Ivors Academy highlights his outstanding contribution to the craft of songwriting and his profound impact on the UK's cultural landscape over the last 50 years.
  • With a career spanning over five decades, Springsteen has sold more than 140 million records worldwide and has been honored with numerous awards, including 20 Grammys, an Oscar, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
  • The Ivors Academy fellowship is the latest in a series of accolades for Springsteen, who has been celebrated for his storytelling through music and his lengthy, energetic live performances.
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