Alicia Keys has signed with CAA in all areas, the company announced earlier this week. She is also a founding member of She Is the Music, a nonprofit to advance women’s careers in music. + Songwriters of North America has announced that nominations for the 2026 Emerging Songwriter Award, presented by YouTube Songwriters, are now open. According to the announcement, the award “uplifts a SONA member who exemplifies originality, craft, and a commitment to creative integrity.” That’s what makes this award, created in partnership with YouTube Songwriters and voted on by SONA members, so meaningful.