The 2019 Black Music Honors pays tribute to Xscape, Yolanda Adams, Tamia and More

Black Music Honors

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The highly anticipated 4th Annual 2019 Black Music Honors hosted by television and radio personality Rickey Smiley and Grammy® Award-winner and actress LeToya Luckett is currently airing in national broadcast syndication. The star-studded show was taped live at The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA.

Nationally Syndicated Television Special Airs September 14-October 20

The honoree Xscape, received the Urban Music Icon Award presented by AT&T for the platinum selling quartet group’s 25 years in the industry. Chart-topping crooner, Freddie Jackson, whose career has spanned over 33 years, received the Legend Award, presented by State Farm. Yolanda Adams received the Gospel Music Icon Award, and culturally-conscience eclectic group, Arrested Development, Tamia and Bill Wilters also received recognition.

There were also very many memorable performance tributes by Avery Wilson, Dee-1, Jade Novah, Jagged Edge, Jekalyn Carr, Naughty By Nature, June’s Diary, Keke Wyatt, Kelly Price, Le’Andria Johnson, Melanie Fiona, 702, & MAJOR were met with standing ovations. Viewers can click Blackmusichonors.com/Airtime.html to check local airdates and broadcast times.

The night culminated with founder and chairman, Don Jackson, expressing gratitude to the honorees, presentersand performers for making the night unforgettable. He stated,” the Black Music Honors gives us an opportunity tocelebrate the accomplishments of the trailblazers of African-American music.”

The 4th Annual Black Music Honors show is Executive Produced by Don Jackson, with Jennifer J. Jackson serving as Producer and Michael A. Johnson as Producer and Director.

Airs On Bounce TV On Sunday, Oct 20

State Farm returns as the Black Music Honors title sponsor, in addition to presenting sponsors: AT&T, Walmart, Chevrolet, Neutrogena Hydro Boost, Stellar TV and CCP.

For more information on Black Music Honors, please visit www.blackmusichonors.com and connect on social media@blackmusichonors #BMH2019 and #BlackMusicMatters.

About Black Music Honors

Black Music Honors is an annual two-hour event that acknowledges the legendary African American artists who have influenced and made significant musical contributions to African American culture and American music worldwide. Produced by Chicago-based production company Central City Productions (CCP) and hosted by Rickey Smiley, television and radio personality, and Grammy Award-winner and actress, LeToya Luckett. For more information visitwww.blackmusichonors.com

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