Missy Elliott and SWV are among the artists and musicians who have made a significant impact on African American music to be honored during the 2023 Black Music Honors.
Elliott is a hip-hop superstar, songwriter-producer, and cultural icon. SWV is award-winning R&B vocal trio and one of the best-selling female groups of all time.
Other honorees include disco superstar vocalist, songwriter, record producer and all-around performer Evelyn "Champagne" King; widely-respected R&B/Soul crooner Jeffrey Osborne; and legendary gospel trailblazers The Hawkins Family.
The event, to be held at the renowned Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta on May 19, will be co-hosted by singer and actress LeToya Luckett alongside comedic actor DeRay Davis.
The televised special of the 2023 Black Music Honors will premiere on the Stellar Network on June 3 and air in national broadcast syndication on June 10 and July 2 in tribute to Black Music Month. The show will also air on Bounce TV June 19.
Tickets for the live-taping event are available beginning April 21 at www.blackmusichonors.com or at www.ticketmaster.com.
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