It's not the first time BMI has given an award named after an artist, but Swift is in good company, the only previous owner of that distinction was Michael Jackson back in 1990.

'Taylor Swift has transformed pop culture through her songs, artistry and indomitable spirit," said BMI Vice President of Writer/Publisher Relations Barbara Cane. Read more - here.

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