The very first set of entertainers have actually been revealed for the 9th yearly Black Music Honors occurring at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA, on Saturday (May 18).
Co-hosted by LeToya Luckett and DeRay Davis, musical visitors will consist of BLK ODYSSY Chanté Moore Donald LawrenceKevin Lemons & & Higher Calling, Ricky Dillard MonoNeon Shanice The Chi(Carl ThomasDave Hollister & & Syleena Johnson), andTone StithThis year’s event will likewise honor desired artists Johnny Gill Patrice Rushen Bootsy CollinsandHezekiah Walker
“For the previous 9 years, Black Music Honors has actually surrounded and supported the incredible artists who have actually amused millions. This year’s celebrants are pioneers and be worthy of to be honored,” specifies Founder and Executive Producer, Don Jackson. “We are very happy to bring more presence to these significant icons who have actually persevered from simple starts to professions that cover years. Their lives and stories belong to the gorgeous tapestry of Black music … which has actually affected the world.”
For one night, factors to the Black musical culture will be “highlighted and commemorated” for their remarkable accomplishments and more. The streamed occasion will see memorable efficiencies, wholehearted speeches, and ageless memories
In 2015, the program honored Missy Elliott, SWV, Evelyn “Champagne” King, and Jeffrey Osborne, and consisted of efficiencies from Anthony Hamilton, Robin Thicke, Sevyn Streeter, Jacquees, Queen Naija, David Banner, Juvenile, The Shindellas, 702, and others.
A few of the highlights from 2023 were Sevyn, Lil’ Mo, and Sheléa commemorating SWV with a performance of “Weak;” Elliott accepting the Innovator Award and carrying out with Tweet and Lady Wray; Juvenile taking the phase to carry out “Slow Motion;” and Jacquees and Queen Naija’s duet of SWV’s “You’re Always On My Mind.”
This year, the Black Music Honors will go back to the Stellar Network, airing on Saturday (June 1) at 8 PM ET in honor of Black Music Month.