2022 BLACK MUSIC HONORS CELEBRATES LEGENDARY AFRICAN-AMERICAN ARTISTS

The 7th Annual Black Music Honors Red Carpet and Live Taping was held on Thursday, May 19th, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, in Atlanta, Ga. LeToya Luckett co-hosted the epic night of celebration, along with Chicago Actor and Comedian DeRay Davis.

The annual two-hour event acknowledges legendary African-American artists who have influenced and made significant musical contributions to African-American culture and American music worldwide. Black Music Honors is produced by Central City Productions (CCP), a Chicago based company. Executive Producer is Don Jackson. Jennifer J. Jackson is Producer, alongside Producer and Director, Michael A. Johnson.

Performers gracing the stage were Kid N’ Play, Carl Thomas, Zonnique, Dondria Nicole, Dionne Ferris, Amber Riley, Eric Bellinger, Avery Wilson, PJ Morton, Jade Novah, Keedron Bryant, Ahjah and Rhea Walls from The Walls Group, Tasha Page-Lockhart, Crystal Aikin, Sheléa, Kevin Ross and Eric Roberson. Other celebrity appearances included Tammy Rivera, Angela Yee, Raz B, Tiny Harris, Pastor Mike Jr., Trina Braxton, Silk and more!

The 2022 outstanding honorees were Multi-Platinum, Award-Winning Dru Hill, receiving the Urban Music Icon Award; Five-Time GRAMMY Nominee Tevin Campbell was honored with the R&B Icon Award and Multi-Award-Winning Gospel Duo, Mary Mary, were presented with the Gospel Icon Award. Also, receiving awards were NAACP Image Award-Winning Singer Karyn White, received the Soul Music Award; Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Keri Hilson was honored with the Music and Songwriter Icon Award for her achievements for composing songs for some of the biggest icons in music. The Legendary R&B Group, The Whispers, were presented with the Legends Award, for their extraordinary music career, for nearly six decades.

The telecast is set to air in national broadcast syndication, on Saturday, June 4 - Sunday, July 3 and on Bounce TV, on Saturday, June 25. For more information about Black Music Honors, visit www.blackmusichonors.com or connect on social media @blackmusichonors on Facebook and Instagram or @blackmusichonor on Twitter.

(Photo Credit: Courtesy of BMH)