Exclusive: Michael Jackson Tribute as ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards 2009 honors Alicia Keys

Smokey Robinson, Alicia Keys honored at ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards, Michael Jackson led topic discussion
Sidebar: BET AWARDS 09 will alter show to honor the King of Pop



(BlackPressRadio.com) - The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) hosted its 22nd Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards last night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. BlackPressRadio provided LIVE red carpet coverage of the event. Photos and video will be available at noon today at BlackPressRadio.com and www.youtube.com/blackpress. You can follow the coverage at www.Twitter.com/blackpressradio.

The star-studded event, which was attended by over 650 leading songwriters, recording artists and music industry notables, paid special tribute to Smokey Robinson and Alicia Keys, and honored the songwriters and publishers of the most performed ASCAP songs on the 2008 R&B/Hip-Hop, Rap and Gospel charts.

Sidebar: BET AWARDS 09 will alter show to honor the late King of Pop



None of the stars at ASCAP could wait to discuss their love for the late songwriter/singer Michael Jackson.

To pay tribute to Jackson's life and career that has influenced generations, BET Networks will be airing special programming to honor him throughout the upcoming weekend. BET's MICHAEL JACKSON: IN REMEMBRANCE tribute began airing Thursday, June 25, and will continue through Sunday, June 28.

MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE CD hailed by Rolling Stone as best ever!
To see the interview with Rhymefest for the Michael Jackson tribute CD, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmU0ZzhvDBI

Top awards were handed out to: Click here for the complete list of winners.
Songwriters of the Year: Mikkel Eriksen & Tor Hermansen and C. "Tricky" Stewart & The-Dream
Publisher of the Year: EMI Music Publishing
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Song: " Like You'll Never See Me Again"
Top Rap Song: "Lollipop"
Top Gospel Song: "I Trust You"
One of the evening's highlights was a special tribute to music legend Smokey Robinson, who was honored with ASCAP's Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award in recognition of "his achievements as a songwriter and artist who has written an enduring chapter in American musical history and whose songs have inspired generations." Following a video presentation illustrating Robinson's outstanding career, Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson and ASCAP President and Chairman

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