NEW YORK, WASHINGTON D.C., PHILADELPHIA, LOS ANGELES, ATLANTA, DETROIT AND MORE
HONORING MUSIC ICONS XSCAPE, FREDDIE JACKSON, YOLANDA ADAMS, TAMIA, & ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT
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CHICAGO – OCTOBER 3, 2019 – The highly anticipated 4th Annual 2019 Black Music Honors airs in major cities including; New York, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Detroit starting this weekend until October 20th.
New York | 10/5 | 8:00 PM | WPIX/CW | Channel: 11
Washington D.C. | 10/5 | 2:00 PM | WDCW/CW | Channel: 50
Philadelphia | 10/5 | 8:00 PM | WPSG/CW | Channel: 57
Los Angeles | 10/5 | 12:30 AM | KTLA/CW | Channel: 5
Atlanta | 10/6 | 5:00 PM | WATL/MNT | Channel: 36
Detroit | 10/6 | 8:00 PM | WADL/IND | Channel: 38
Chicago | 10/13 | 2:00 PM | WGN/CW | Channel: 9
**See the complete list of cities, airdates and broadcast times Here**
The show was hosted by television and radio personality Rickey Smiley and Grammy® Award-winner and actress LeToya Luckett-Walker is currently airing on national broadcast syndication. The star-studded show was taped live at The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA.
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, culturally-conscience eclectic group, Arrested Development, received the Hip Hop Icon Award, while songstress, Tamia, received the Soul Music Icon Award. Leon Timbo and Major. performed a special tribute in honor of Rock and Roll Hame of Famer, Bill Withers. For honoree, photos click here.
Many memorable performance tributes by Naughty By Nature, Jagged Edge, Keke Wyatt, Kelly Price, Le’Andria Johnson, Melanie Fiona, 702, Jekalyn Carr, June’s Diary, Avery Wilson, Dee-1 and Jade Novah were met with standing ovations.
The night culminated with founder and chairman, Don Jackson, expressing gratitude to the honorees, presenters, and performers for making the night unforgettable. He stated,” the Black Music Honors gives us an opportunity to celebrate 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.
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 Central City Productions, Inc.
For more information on Black Music Honors, please visit www.blackmusichonors.com and connect on social media @blackmusichonors #BlackMusicHonors @JLMediaPr #JLMediaPR.
