Ed Sheeran, Inflo, Adele Among Nominees at U.K.’s Ivor Novello Awards

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Naman Ramachandran This year’s nominees for the Ivor Novello Awards — which honor outstanding songwriting and composing — include Adele, who is in the running for two awards, and Ed Sheeran, who is nominated for three Ivors.Up for four awards, Dean “Inflo” Josiah Cover is this year’s most nominated songwriter.

He is recognized for his work with fellow nominees Cleo Sol and Little Simz.Named after the late Welsh actor, dramatist, singer and composer, the Ivor Novello awards have been presented since 1956.Shaznay Lewis,  Ivor Novello award winner and  judge for the Ivors, said in a statement: “It’s been a standout year for music and I am full of admiration for the 77 talented songwriters and composers we are celebrating this year.

Their work and words touch on a dizzying range of emotions, and I count myself lucky to have heard their stories. As it has every year since 1956, The Ivors celebrates the outstanding creation of music, and I’d like to say a huge congratulations to every nominee.” The five artists in the running for songwriter of the year are Adele, Coldplay, Dave, Ed Sheeran and Raye.Nominees for best original film score include Steven Price for Edgar Wright’s “Last Night in Soho” and Jonny Greenwood for “Spencer.” Also nominated are Chris Roe for “After Love,” Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch for “Censor” and Daniel Blumberg for “The World to Come.”The 67th presentation of the Ivor Novello Awards will take place on May 19.