The GRAMMYs

2026

Dec 1st, 2025

Songwriter Of The Year (Non-Classical)

Songwriter Of The Year (Non-Classical)

Nomination

Amy Allen (Amy Allen) is nominated for The GRAMMYs 2026 Songwriter Of The Year (Non-Classical)

Amy Allen (Amy Allen) is nominated for The GRAMMYs 2026 Songwriter Of The Year (Non-Classical)

Amy Allen (Amy Allen) is nominated for The GRAMMYs 2026 Songwriter Of The Year (Non-Classical)

Amy Allen

Songwriters

Related Info

APT. (ROSÉ & Bruno Mars) (S), Bad As The Rest (Jessie Murph) (S), Hail Mary (Shaboozey, Sierra Ferrell) (T), Handlebars (JENNIE Featuring Dua Lipa) (S), Just Keep Watching (Tate McRae) (S), Lost In Translation (Carín León & Kasey Musgraves) (S), Manchild (Sabrina Carpenter) (S), Tears (Sabrina Carpenter) (S), WHY (Jon Bellion Featuring Luke Combs) (S)

Amy Allen stands out as one of pop music’s most influential behind-the-scenes forces, shaping chart-topping hits for a new generation of artists. Her songwriting has powered major releases across genres, most notably through her extensive work with Sabrina Carpenter on the acclaimed album Man’s Best Friend.

Commercial success

  • Man’s Best Friend debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, spending four weeks atop the chart.

  • Allen reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Songwriters chart in 2024, with 13 credits on the Hot 100.

  • “Just Keep Watching” peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Global 200 and topped the US Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart.

Cultural impact

  • Allen’s songs for Sabrina Carpenter, including "Manchild" and "Tears," helped define 2024 pop music.

  • She co-wrote K-pop hits for JENNIE (“Handlebars” feat. Dua Lipa) and ROSÉ (“APT.” with Bruno Mars).

  • Her collaborations with Shaboozey & Sierra Ferrell and Jon Bellion featuring Luke Combs showcased her versatility across pop, K-pop, and country.

Critical response

  • Rolling Stone praised Allen’s “fearlessness of modulating keys” and “witty, heartfelt lyric content,” calling her work with Sabrina Carpenter “pretty unique for this moment in time with how musical it is.” Read full review

  • Billboard highlighted Allen’s “idiosyncratic pop hits that people — many millions of them — can’t stop listening to,” emphasizing her ability to craft songs “tailored specifically to the artist.” Read full review

Amy Allen

Songwriters

Related Info

APT. (ROSÉ & Bruno Mars) (S), Bad As The Rest (Jessie Murph) (S), Hail Mary (Shaboozey, Sierra Ferrell) (T), Handlebars (JENNIE Featuring Dua Lipa) (S), Just Keep Watching (Tate McRae) (S), Lost In Translation (Carín León & Kasey Musgraves) (S), Manchild (Sabrina Carpenter) (S), Tears (Sabrina Carpenter) (S), WHY (Jon Bellion Featuring Luke Combs) (S)

Amy Allen stands out as one of pop music’s most influential behind-the-scenes forces, shaping chart-topping hits for a new generation of artists. Her songwriting has powered major releases across genres, most notably through her extensive work with Sabrina Carpenter on the acclaimed album Man’s Best Friend.

Commercial success

  • Man’s Best Friend debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, spending four weeks atop the chart.

  • Allen reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Songwriters chart in 2024, with 13 credits on the Hot 100.

  • “Just Keep Watching” peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Global 200 and topped the US Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart.

Cultural impact

  • Allen’s songs for Sabrina Carpenter, including "Manchild" and "Tears," helped define 2024 pop music.

  • She co-wrote K-pop hits for JENNIE (“Handlebars” feat. Dua Lipa) and ROSÉ (“APT.” with Bruno Mars).

  • Her collaborations with Shaboozey & Sierra Ferrell and Jon Bellion featuring Luke Combs showcased her versatility across pop, K-pop, and country.

Critical response

  • Rolling Stone praised Allen’s “fearlessness of modulating keys” and “witty, heartfelt lyric content,” calling her work with Sabrina Carpenter “pretty unique for this moment in time with how musical it is.” Read full review

  • Billboard highlighted Allen’s “idiosyncratic pop hits that people — many millions of them — can’t stop listening to,” emphasizing her ability to craft songs “tailored specifically to the artist.” Read full review

Amy Allen

Songwriters

Related Info

APT. (ROSÉ & Bruno Mars) (S), Bad As The Rest (Jessie Murph) (S), Hail Mary (Shaboozey, Sierra Ferrell) (T), Handlebars (JENNIE Featuring Dua Lipa) (S), Just Keep Watching (Tate McRae) (S), Lost In Translation (Carín León & Kasey Musgraves) (S), Manchild (Sabrina Carpenter) (S), Tears (Sabrina Carpenter) (S), WHY (Jon Bellion Featuring Luke Combs) (S)

Amy Allen stands out as one of pop music’s most influential behind-the-scenes forces, shaping chart-topping hits for a new generation of artists. Her songwriting has powered major releases across genres, most notably through her extensive work with Sabrina Carpenter on the acclaimed album Man’s Best Friend.

Commercial success

  • Man’s Best Friend debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, spending four weeks atop the chart.

  • Allen reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Songwriters chart in 2024, with 13 credits on the Hot 100.

  • “Just Keep Watching” peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Global 200 and topped the US Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart.

Cultural impact

  • Allen’s songs for Sabrina Carpenter, including "Manchild" and "Tears," helped define 2024 pop music.

  • She co-wrote K-pop hits for JENNIE (“Handlebars” feat. Dua Lipa) and ROSÉ (“APT.” with Bruno Mars).

  • Her collaborations with Shaboozey & Sierra Ferrell and Jon Bellion featuring Luke Combs showcased her versatility across pop, K-pop, and country.

Critical response

  • Rolling Stone praised Allen’s “fearlessness of modulating keys” and “witty, heartfelt lyric content,” calling her work with Sabrina Carpenter “pretty unique for this moment in time with how musical it is.” Read full review

  • Billboard highlighted Allen’s “idiosyncratic pop hits that people — many millions of them — can’t stop listening to,” emphasizing her ability to craft songs “tailored specifically to the artist.” Read full review