Jessie Reyez, Drake to be honoured for songwriting at SOCAN Awards
Reyez will receive the international achievement award, and Drake will earn his fifth straight songwriter of the year honor, SOCAN said.
- On October 26, the 2026 SOCAN Awards will take place at Toronto's Rebel nightclub, honoring Toronto hip-hop and R&B heavyweights Jessie Reyez and Drake with special achievement honors.
- Drake will claim his fifth consecutive songwriter of the year award for his unmatched influence on music worldwide, while Reyez earns the international achievement award for representing Canada on the global stage.
- Among other honorees are Toronto rapper Maestro Fresh Wes and producers Anthony Davis and Peter Davis for their 1989 hit Let Your Backbone Slide, alongside breakout winners Jade LeMac, Nathan Micay, and Jenna Andrews.
- Actor Andrew Phung and TV personality Arisa Cox will host the gala, presenting winners with The SOCAN, a trophy that functions as a musical instrument featuring five custom bronze crotales.
- The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada manages licensing fees and protects songwriters' rights; last month, it launched a lawsuit against U.S. artificial intelligence company Suno, alleging the generator copied repertoire without permission.
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Jessie Reyez and Drake will be honoured at SOCAN Awards 2026, while they will receive special awards for their entire career, while Quebecer Peter Peter will receive the "International Imprint" award.
Jessie Reyez, Drake to be honoured for songwriting at SOCAN Awards – 105.9 The Region
TORONTO — Jessie Reyez and Drake will be toasted with special achievement honours at the 2026 SOCAN Awards. The two Toronto hip-hop and R&B heavyweights are among the artists being celebrated at the annual gala for Canadian songwriters, composers and music publishers. Reyez will receive the international achievement award for “representing Canada on the global stage” and “influencing music and culture with her talent.” The Canadian-Colombian art…
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