Urban One has unveiled the honorees for its 2024 Urban One Honors. The star-studded ceremony will be taped Saturday, Jan. 20, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Coca-Cola Roxy. It will air Sunday, Feb. 25, at 8 p.m. ET on TV One.
Music icon Dionne Warwick will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. Warwick’s six-decade career includes five Grammy awards, over 60 Billboard-charting hits, more than 100 million records sold, and most recently a Kennedy Center Honors award, among other accolades.
Grammy-nominated star Chlöe will be presented with the Generation Next award. It was previously awarded to actor and singer Rotimi in 2018, at the inaugural Urban One Honors.
Additionally, soul legend Frankie Beverly will be honored with the Living Legend Award, while gospel artist Donald Lawrence will receive the Inspirational Impact Award.
“As we unveil the lineup for this year’s Urban One Honors, we are delighted to highlight the incredible musical journeys of Dionne Warwick, Chlöe, Frankie Beverly, and Donald Lawrence. Their selection as honorees is a recognition of their profound impact on both music and culture, spanning generations,” says Michelle Rice, president of TV One and CLEO TV.
Rice continues, “From soulful ballads to timeless contributions and contemporary brilliance, these iconic artists have not only shaped the musical landscape but have also contributed significantly to the cultural fabric of our society. Each honoree represents a unique chapter in the story of music, and we are honored to celebrate their enduring legacies at this year’s Urban One Honors: Best In Black.”
This year’s performers include Angie Stone, Bebe Winans, Damon Little, October London and Teyana Taylor. There will also be a reunion featuring vocalists Chanté Moore, Keke Wyatt and Nicci Gilbert, who also starred in R&B Divas.
Grammy-winning singer and actress LeToya Luckett will return as host of the ceremony’s “Backstage Pass,” which will feature exclusive interviews with the honorees, performers and presenters.
According to press materials, the 2024 Urban One Honors will mark the kickoff of TV One’s 20th anniversary celebration. The company has plans to roll out special programming as well as commemorative events.
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