Welcome to the 2024 SOCAN Awards!
Jennifer Brown
CEO
SOCAN is lucky to be part of an incredible music industry network, … songwriters, composers, music publishers, managers, labels, our partner associations… and The SOCAN Awards are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the fruits of our efforts.
We support one another and help Canadian music creators reach new heights.
Collectively, we shape a market that is unique, dynamic, and influential, where we rely on each other to succeed.
SOCAN believes in what we’ve all built together, and we’ll continue to advocate for our members and nurture the relationships that fuel creativity.
The creativity that we celebrate at The SOCAN Awards.
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But we know that nothing stays the same for long in this industry, and music is often the first to feel the impact of new technologies. Streaming services, social media, and AI-driven tools have reshaped how we create, distribute, and experience music.
We’ve seen breakthrough moments where Canadian songwriters and composers have captured global attention, not because they’re following trends, but because they’re setting them.
Our creators represent our unique values, our culture, and our storytelling traditions. Together, let’s continue building an industry that reflects our values—one that is inclusive, innovative, and accessible to all.
We are at a point where young creators need to see a place for themselves, they need to see that making music is a viable career choice, and that most importantly they have us, a support system to help them along the way.
And that help-along-the-way matters.
I want to take a moment to acknowledge someone that was the embodiment of that help. She was a loved publisher and member of the SOCAN team for many years and was a champion, behind the scenes, for songwriters and composers.
Vicki Walters was a force.
She was an anchor within the publishing community, and she always made time for creators and her co-workers. Vicki had an unwavering belief in the incredible talent we have here in Canada. She had a remarkable way of showing up – fully present and joyful, no matter the situation.
I hope we all remember Vicki, not just for the work she did, but for the light she brought into every room she entered. And anyone who knew Vicki, knew her amazing infectious laugh, we will never forget that laugh. We will all miss her dearly.
Vicki was a shining example of the many people at SOCAN, who do the important work of serving our members.
We’ve been adapting to this ever-changing industry for nearly a century. Yes, you read that correctly, … a century. We’re happy to announce that SOCAN is turning 100 in 2025. It’s quite a milestone, and we’re not going anywhere.
We’ve been here serving our members for 100 years and we’ll be here for the next 100. We’ll continue to grow, evolve and innovate alongside you, and of course, recognizing your incredible achievements!
Once again, congratulations to all the songwriters, composers and music publishers awarded in 2024 and, on behalf of everyone at SOCAN, thank you.
Achievement Awards
Cultural Impact Award
K’naan – “Wavin’ Flag”
The Cultural Impact Award was created to honor music by a SOCAN member that has had a significant lasting cultural impact on society in Canada and/or beyond its borders.
“Wavin‘ Flag” became an anthem for freedom that spanned the entire planet. With special releases from Brazil to Japan, Mongolia to Haiti, and Nigeria to Sri Lanka, it has touched billions of people around the world and resonates as profoundly today as it did when K’naan first wrote it 15 years ago. For its global and lasting impact, K’naan is the 2024 winner of the SOCAN Cultural Impact Award.
National Achievement Award
Arkells
The National Achievement Award is given to a SOCAN songwriter, lyricist, composer or group for outstanding success predominantly in the Canadian music industry over the span of their career.
Amongst Canada’s most celebrated rock bands, Arkells have captivated audiences with their infectious energy, and socially conscious lyrics. Their commitment to crafting music that resonates with listeners has earned them a place in the hearts of fans around the world. In recognition of their outstanding impact on the Canadian music landscape, Arkells are the 2024 winners of the SOCAN National Achievement Award.
International Achievement Award
Tobias Jesso Jr.
The International Achievement Award is given to a SOCAN member or members who have brought International recognition to Canada through their music.
Tobias Jesso Jr. – Grammy-winning songwriter, Tobias Jesso Jr. has written hits for global superstars including Adele, Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus, Shawn Mendes and most recently Dua Lipa (“Houdini”), and Daniel Caesar (“Always”). Jesso Jr. took the world by storm in 2023 and for his contributions, he is the 2024 winner of the SOCAN International Achievement Award.
Songwriter of the Year – Performer
Drake
The Songwriter of the Year – Performer is given to the songwriter(s) whose current material has received the greatest number of performances in 2022 & 2023.
Screen Composer of the Year
Keith Power
The Screen Composer of the Year is given to the composer(s) whose current material has received the greatest number of performances in 2022 & 2023, combined with critical success, diversity, and a robust new body of work.
Breakout Songwriter Award
Lauren Spencer Smith
The Breakout Songwriter Award is given to a SOCAN member or members to honour an exceptional career accomplishment and/or commercial success in 2022 & 2023.
Breakout Composer Award
Caleb Chan & Brian Chan
The Breakout Composer Award is given to a SOCAN member or members to honour an exceptional career accomplishment and/or commercial success in 2022 & 2023.
Film & Television Music Awards
The following are receiving a SOCAN Award for their involvement in the television show and/or cable program or film that achieved the greatest number of performances in their respective category in 2022 & 2023.
Domestic Television Music Awards (Fiction Programming)
Hudson & Rex
PHILIP J BENNETT
GARY KOFTINOFF
Shaftesbury Music
Sony Music Publishing
Murdoch Mysteries
ROBERT CARLI
Shaftesbury Music
Sony Music Publishing Canada
Domestic Television Music Awards (Non-Fiction Programming)
Highway Thru Hell
CHRISTOPHER NICKEL
Great Pacific Media
Sportsnet Central
MURRAY FLEMING
Rogers Sports & Media – Sportsnet
Sportsnet Connected
STEPHAN MOCCIO
Rogers Sports & Media – Sportsnet
Domestic Television Music Awards (Animated Programming)
Dino Ranch
LORENZO CASTELLI
DAVID CONLON
ADAM DAMELIN
STEVE D’ANGELO
ROCCO GAGLIESE
TERRY TOMPKINS
Anthem Entertainment
Boat Rocker Studios
Paw Patrol
JAMES CHAPPLE
GRAEME CORNIES
DAVID KELLY
BRIAN PICKETT
CCS Rights Management
Spin Master Entertainment
Achievement in Feature Film Music Awards
The Black Phone
MARK KORVEN
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Where the Crawdads Sing
MYCHAEL DANNA
Sony Music Publishing Canada
Achievement in Made-For-TV Movie Awards
A.rtificial I.mmortality
TODOR KOBAKOV
Kobakov Music Publishing
MRD-Music Revenue Data
Dancing Through the Snow
LAWRENCE SHRAGGE
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
International Television Series Music Awards
Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood
JAMES CHAPPLE
GRAEME CORNIES
DAVID KELLY
BRIAN PICKETT
ClearBox Rights
Heartland
KEITH POWER
SEVEN24 Films
Mayor of Kingstown
ANDREW LOCKINGTON
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Paw Patrol
JAMES CHAPPLE
GRAEME CORNIES
DAVID KELLY
BRIAN PICKETT
CCS Rights Management
Spin Master Entertainment
Ride
AMIN BHATIA
VANYA DRAKUL
ARI POSNER
JOEL SCHWARTZ
SEVEN24 Films
The Rookie
JORDAN GAGNE
Audio Network Admin Canada
International Film Music Awards
Smile
CRISTOBAL TAPIA DE VEER
Universal Music Publishing Canada
The Black Phone
MARK KORVEN
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Post Synchronization Right Award
The SOCAN Post Synchronization Award is a reproduction right award presented to the SOCAN Client that has earned the most audio-visual streams or broadcasts resulting from the combined digital and physical post-synchronization reproductions for their work in 2022 & 2023.
APM Music
Genre Awards
The following are receiving a SOCAN Award for their involvement in songs that achieved the greatest number of performances on domestic radio and on-demand audio streams in 2022 & 2023, in their respective genres.
Pop Music Awards
Boyfriend
EVAN BLAIR
Sony Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: Dove Cameron
Confetti
JASON BRANDO
CHARLOTTE CARDIN
LUBALIN
Big Boy Editions
Performed by: Charlotte Cardin
Daylight
JEREMY FEDRYK “SARCASTIC SOUNDS”
Sony Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: David Kushner
greedy
TATE MCRAE
Sony Music Publishing Canada
T8 ENTERTAINMENT
Performed by: Tate McRae
When You’re Gone
SHAWN MENDES
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: Shawn Mendes
Whitney
RÊVE
JOEL STOUFFER
Sony Music Publishing Canada
Ultra International Music Publishing
Performed by: Rêve
Wish You The Best
JP SAXE
StarkerSaxe Songs
Sony Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: Lewis Capaldi
Rap Music Awards
Jimmy Cooks (feat. 21 Savage)
AUBREY DRAKE GRAHAM
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: Drake
Rich Flex
AUBREY DRAKE GRAHAM
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: Drake, 21 Savage
Spin Bout U
AUBREY DRAKE GRAHAM
NOAH “40” SHEBIB
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: Drake, 21 Savage
WAIT FOR U (feat. Drake & Tems)
AUBREY DRAKE GRAHAM
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: Future
R&B Music Awards
Always
TOBIAS JESSO JR.
ASHTON “DANIEL CAESAR” SIMMONDS
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Warner Chapell Music Canada
Performed by: Daniel Caesar
Out of Time
ABEL “THE WEEKND” TESFAYE
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: The Weeknd
Sacrifice
ABEL “THE WEEKND” TESFAYE
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: The Weeknd
Country Music Awards
Do This Life
BRAD REMPEL
DAVE THOMSON
Sony Music Publishing Canada
Warner Chapell Music Canada
Performed by: High Valley & Alison Krauss
Girl In Mine
TRAVIS WOOD
Concord Music Publishing
Trash Man Songs
Performed by: Parmalee
Meet Your Mama
JAMES BARKER
TODD CLARK
GAVIN SLATE
TRAVIS WOOD
Concord Music Publishing
Trash Man Songs
Warner Chapell Music Canada
Performed by: James Barker Band
Rodeo Queen
JADE EAGLESON
DARYL SCOTT
Song Trust Music Circle
Performed by: Jade Eagleson
Slide
MADELINE MERLO
Deluge Music
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
MERLOJAMSPUBLISHING
Performed by: Madeline Merlo
TEXAS HOLD ‘EM
MEGAN BÜLOW
NATHAN FERRARO
LOWELL
Arts & Crafts Music
HEART& ART MUSIC
Hyvetown Music Publishing
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
Sony Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: Beyoncé
Trouble
JOSH ROSS
Warner Chapell Music Canada
Performed by: Josh Ross
Wishful Drinking (with Sam Hunt)
JP SAXE
Sony Music Publishing Canada
StarkerSaxeSongs
Performed by: Ingrid Andress
Rock Music Awards
Blame Brett
LEANDRA EARL
ELIZA ENMAN-MCDANIEL
GUS VAN GO
LOWELL
JORDAN MILLER
KYLIE MILLER
Arts & Crafts Music
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
Performed by: The Beaches
Run Away to Mars
LAUREN MANDEL
BENJAMIN THOMAS NUDDS
CONNOR RIDDELL
TALK
Arthaus Media Inc.
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
peermusic Canada Inc.
Performed by: TALK
San Quentin
CHAD KROEGER
Anaesthetic Publishing
Warner Chappell Music
Performed by: Nickelback
Together Right
SCOTT ANDERSON
SEAN ANDERSON
JAMES BLACK
RICHARD JACKETT
STEVE MOLELLA
Anthem Entertainment
Steve Mo Music Inc.
Turtle Milk Music
Performed by: Finger Eleven
Dance Music Awards
10:35
TATE MCRAE
Sony Music Publishing Canada
T8 Entertainment Inc.
Performed by: Tiësto & Tate McRae
Escape (feat. Hayla)
JOEL ZIMMERMAN
Epic Publishing
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
Performed by: Kx5
Houdini
TOBIAS JESSO JR.
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: Dua Lipa
I Go Dancing
GREG GIANOPOULOS
NICK HENRIQUES
ADAM KERSHEN
ANDREW POLYCHRONOPOULOS
FRANK WALKER
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
Nicky Twelves
Ultra International Music Publishing
Performed by: Frank Walker x Ella Henderson
If Only I
JOSEPH DEPACE
ANDREW FEDYK
SHAUN FRANK
NICK HENRIQUES
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
Nicky Twelves
Regicide Entertainment Inc.
Ultra International Music Publishing
Performed by: Loud Luxury, Two Friends & Bebe Rexha
Folk/Roots Music Award
The Folk/Roots Music Award is presented to a SOCAN member or members whose repertoire of creative works achieved the highest number of performances in 2022 & 2023.
William Prince
Allison Russell
Colter Wall
Licensed To Play
The SOCAN Licensed To Play Award is presented to a SOCAN licensed business that consistently and conscientiously recognizes the importance of music rights and the importance of paying legal and ethical licenses for the public performance of music.
FALLSVIEW CASINO RESORT
Special Awards
International Song Award
Boyfriend
Boyfriend
EVAN BLAIR
Sony Music Publishing Canada
Performed by: Dove Cameron
Hagood Hardy Award
Ikky
Jan V. Matejcek New Classical Music Award
Dinuk Wijeratne
Vince Fontaine Indigenous Song Award
Medicine
SEBASTIAN GASKIN
Performed by: Sebastian Gaskin
This Song Sucks
JADE TURNER
Performed by: Jade Turner
Most Streamed Production
Paw Patrol
JAMES CHAPPLE
GRAEME CORNIES
DAVID KELLY
BRIAN PICKETT
CCS Rights Management
Spin Master Entertainment
Viral Song Awards
Die For You (Remix)
MARTIN “DOC” MCKINNEY
ABEL “THE WEEKND” TESFAYE
Anthem Entertainment Kilometre Music Group
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
Universal Music Publishing Canada
Warner Chappell Music Canada
Performed by: The Weeknd, Ariana Grande
Fingers Crossed
LAUREN SPENCER SMITH
Warner Chappell Music Canada
Performed by: Lauren Spencer Smith
Her Way
JAHRON BRATHWAITE
Warner Chappell Music Canada
Performed by: PARTYNEXTDOOR
Pretty Girl Era
LU KALA
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Canada
Performed by: LU KALA