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GARY SINISE RECEIVING LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM AMERICA SALUTES YOU CONCERT FOR GRATITUDE BEING HELD ON DEC. 15TH AT THE FISHER CENTER AT BELMONT UNIVERSITY

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gary Sinise will be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from America Salutes You 2023 Concert For Gratitude. This live concert event is being filmed for national broadcast from the Fisher Center For The Performing Arts on the campus of Belmont University on Friday, December 15th at 7 p.m. Alana Springsteen and War Hippies join the already announced lineup of Chrissy Metz ("This Is Us") and Dustin Lynch co-hosting and performing. Lecrae, Clint Black joined by Lisa Hartman Black and daughter Lily Pearl Black, Charles Esten ("Nashville" TV star), Lee Greenwood, Jo Dee Messina, Craig Morgan (recently enlisted as an Army Reserve soldier,) Walker Hayes (sending a special performance for the event and cause) and Chasing DaVinci are all performing with additional special guest artists to be announced shortly.

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  • For additional questions about tickets, please contact the Belmont Box Office at 615-460-2255 or [email protected] .
  • " One-of-a-kind, autographed instruments will be displayed in the lobby of the Fisher Center and will be available for purchase.
  • Over the past 7 years, America Salutes You has supported over 30 charitable organizations with 100% of public donations going to these non-profits.
  • Bob Okun is the Executive Producer of this event, Award-winning producer and filmmaker Martin Guigui is the Music Director.

ICYMI: Catch the Final Airing of 5th Urban One Honors Celebration

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Saturday, January 21, 2023
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SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Under the theme, celebrating "Icons of the Culture," the 5th annual Urban One Honors, premiered last night on TV One and CLEO TV.

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  • SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Under the theme, celebrating "Icons of the Culture," the 5th annual Urban One Honors, premiered last night on TV One and CLEO TV.
  • Encore presentations of the 5th Urban One Honors will air Sunday, January 22 at 10AM/9C and 6PM/5C on TV One and CLEO TV.
  • URBAN ONE HONORS is Executive Produced by Eric Tomosunas and James Seppelfrick of Swirl Films.
  • For more information on the Urban One Honors visit TVOne.tv.

LL Cool J and a Host of the Culture's Biggest Icons Set to be Honored at The 5th Annual Urban One Honors in ATL

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Urban One is taping the 5th annual URBAN ONE HONORS in Atlanta, GA. The two-hour telecast will premiere on Monday, January 16, 2023, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, on TV One and Cleo TV, a division of Urban One and will be hosted by R&B singer and actor, Tank. The televised event heralds the accomplishments of individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in entertainment, media, music, education, and the community.

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  • 2x Grammy Award Winner LL Cool J, Award Winning Icon Bobby Brown, NAACP Image Award Winner David and Tamela Mann, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, 13x Grammy Award Winner Pharrell Williams Set To Be Honored At 5th Annual Urban One Honors In Atlanta.
  • Billboard Chart-Topper Tank Set To Host Annual Celebration.
  • Premieres Monday, January 16, 2023, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, at 8/7c On TV One & CLEO TV.
  • SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Urban One is taping the 5th annual URBAN ONE HONORS in Atlanta, GA.

Announcing June 30 'Soul of the Sixties'

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Sounds of Blackness performs in full costume with original choreography and their ten-piece band.

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  • Sounds of Blackness performs in full costume with original choreography and their ten-piece band.
  • The Dakota is the stage for this second annual Black Music Month event.
  • Since January of 1971, Sounds of Blackness has flourished under the direction of Gary Hines.
  • on Thursday, June 30, at the Dakota in Minneapolis, Minn.

LITTLE KIDS ROCK UNVEILS LINEUP FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT IN NEW YORK CITY MAY 17

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NEW YORK, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Kids Rock, the national nonprofit on a mission to transform lives by restoring, expanding, and innovating music education in public schools across the country, today unveiled the lineup of honorees and musical guests for its 20th Anniversary benefit taking place May 17 in New York City. Presented by Hot Topic Foundation, the event will be emceed by SiriusXM Hits1's host of The Morning Mash Up, Nicole Ryan.

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  • NEW YORK, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Little Kids Rock, the national nonprofit on a mission to transform lives by restoring, expanding, and innovating music education in public schools across the country, today unveiled the lineup of honorees and musical guests for its 20thAnniversary benefit taking place May 17 in New York City.
  • Presented byHot TopicFoundation, the event will be emceed by SiriusXMHits1's host of The Morning Mash Up, Nicole Ryan.
  • Music Industry Icon Mavis Staples will receive the Peace & Freedom Awardat the event.
  • This year's benefit will take place from 6-10 p.m. at Terminal5, located at610 W. 56th St.in Midtown Manhattan.

Glenn Close and Bring Change to Mind’s the 9th Annual “Revels & Revelations” Raised $1 Million in Support of Teen Mental Health Presented by Citi

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NEW YORK, Dec. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glenn Close and the Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) Board of Directors hosted “Revels & Revelations 9,” a special celebration, which raised $1 million in support of teen mental health on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at City Winery in New York City. The live, in-person event, sponsored by Citi, raised funds for BC2M’s National High School Programs and PSA Campaigns fighting the stigma surrounding mental illness.

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  • The live, in-person event, sponsored by Citi, raised funds for BC2Ms National High School Programs and PSA Campaigns fighting the stigma surrounding mental illness.
  • Glenn Close presented actor, mental health advocate and Bring Change to Mind Ambassador, Chase Stokes with the Champion of Change Award for his remarkable advocacy and support of BC2M high school students.
  • To close the evening, Glenn Close joined Diane Warren on stage for an unforgettable performance of Somehow You Do, from their film, Four Good Days.
  • Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) is a national organization dedicated to end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness.