German Music Authors' Award 2026 goes to "Dive into Me" - Zartmann's Thaw Me Out Wins Germany's Top Songwriter Prize for Record-Breaking Hit
The creators of Zartmann's smash hit Thaw Me Out will receive the 2026 German Songwriter Award. The track, which dominated charts for months, has been named the 'Most Successful Work of 2025' with 187 million streams. This marks the first time the prize will honour a song with such a long run in Germany's Top 10.
Zartmann and his team of co-writers—David Bonk (DaJu), Moritz Dauner, Jonas Kraft (Cuffa), and Aaron Lovac (Drumla)—will collect the award at a Berlin ceremony on February 26, 2026. Their collaboration on Thaw Me Out set new records, keeping the song in the Top 10 for 36 weeks. No German-language track has matched this achievement before.
The song's success has also cemented Zartmann's reputation as a leading figure in a fresh wave of German-speaking artists. His blend of rap and pop has resonated widely, pushing boundaries in the country's music scene. The Deutscher Songwriter Preis, established in 2009, has never before recognised a hit with such enduring chart presence.
With its massive streaming numbers and cultural impact, Thaw Me Out stands out as a landmark release. The award highlights not just its popularity but also the craft behind its creation.
The 2026 German Songwriter Award will celebrate a song that broke records and redefined expectations. Thaw Me Out spent nearly nine months in the Top 10, a feat unmatched by any prior winner. The ceremony in Berlin will honour the team responsible for one of Germany's biggest recent hits.
