King received the award recognising the "unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers" she has made through her catalogue as a songwriter and recording artist.

As a BMI Icon, King joins a list that includes David Foster, John Fogerty, Kris Kristofferson, the Jacksons, the Bee Gees, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Paul Simon, Merle Haggard, Brian Wilson, Willie Nelson, James Brown, Carlos Santana, Dolly Parton, and others.

Honouring the songwriters and music publishers behind the year's most-performed songs, other ...