The Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony has been pushed back an entire year due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus SHOF
Mariah Carey performs onstage during the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 1, 2019 in Las Vegas.
The 51st Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony has been pushed back an entire year due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus. Originally set to take place on June 11, the next awards gala will instead be held on June 10, 2021 at the Marriott Marquis New York, organizers announced Tuesday.
"In facing the reality of the future being unknown and the extraordinary number of schedules which would have to be rearranged, although sad and very disappointing, it seemed to be more prudent and in the best interests and well-being of everyone, especially our inductees, honorees, and guests to move the 2020 class of inductees and honorees in its entirety to next year's gala when they can be truly celebrated," saidInductees at the rescheduled SHOF event will be Mariah Carey,...
Songwriter and ASCAP president Paul Williams will be receiving the Johnny Mercer Award, given to a Hall member"whose body of work is of such high quality and impact, that it upholds the gold standard set by the legendary Johnny Mercer." On the industry side, Universal Music Publishing Group chairman and CEO Jody Gerson will receive the Abe Olman Publisher Award.
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