Taylor Swift picked up the first-ever Taylor Swift Award at the BMI Pop Awards, and we can all agree that Beyoncé was totally robbed.
Swift is the second artist to be given a BMI Award named after them -- the first was Michael Jackson, who is certainly a legendary artists. But did he ever win the Taylor Swift Award? Nope!
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Even though it was previously announced that Tay would be winning the award named for her, she still delivered her signature surprised face, reminding everyone that she is the Taylor Swifti-est Taylor Swift in the game.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - MAY 10: Honoree Taylor Swift accepts award onstage with Sony/ATV CEO Martin Bandier at The 64th Annual BMI Pop Awards, honoring Taylor Swift and songwriting duo Mann & Weil, at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on May 10, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for BMI) Credit: Getty Images for BMI BMI Vice President of Writer/Publisher Relations Barbara Cane said in a press release, "We felt it appropriate to award Taylor with an honor that is as unique and special as she is.”
Congratulations, Taylor Swift!
Credit: steve granitz/getty T-Swift wore a choker to the event, because according to Taylor Swift, chokers are the new flower crowns.
Credit: steve granitz/getty Unfortunately, this will likely be the only time the prestigious Taylor Swift Award is given to Taylor Swift. There's currently a blank space on next year's Taylor Swift Award.
In conclusion, Taylor Swift!
Update, May 1, 4:50 p.m. ET:
Tay has shared her acceptance speech -- she's "relieved" they didn't pick some other Taylor Swift to win the Taylor Swift Award.
BMI created an award called The Taylor Swift Award because BMI is very very nice 😘
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