2 h Share with: Taylor Swift is to receive the Songwriter Icon Award at the National Music Publishers Association's virtual meeting. The Shake It Off singer, who recently became the first female artist to win the Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards for a third time with Folklore, will be celebrated for her career achievements at the U.S. organisation's annual meeting on 9 June. In a statement, NMPA President and CEO David Israelite explained, "Taylor Swift has had an unprecedented year of success. "She gave the world incredible songwriting when they needed it most and she continues to rewrite the rulebook when it comes to her career."