Attending Honorees: Valerie Simpson of the songwriting/performing duo Ashford & Simpson, GRAMMY®-winning violinist Joshua Bell, GRAMMY-winning recording artist Melissa Etheridge, GRAMMY-winning creators of “Les Misérables” — Alain Boublil, Herbert Kretzmer and Claude-Michel Schönberg — and multi-platinum R&B singer/songwriter Trey Songz
Presenters: Steve Bartels, Michael Bolton, Charles Hamlen and Kevin Liles
Performances featuring: Samantha Barks, Stephanie J. Block, Michael Bolton, Kristian Bush, David Caddick, Ray Chew, Peter Cincotti, Frankie Moreno, Joan Osborne and more
Sponsors:
Gold: ASCAP, Billboard, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Cameron Mackintosh, Universal Music Group, Universal Pictures, Warner Music Group
Silver: Artist Legacy Group, BMI, Greenberg Traurig, Hard Rock International, Rand Luxury, One More Time Management & Productions, SESAC, Sony Masterworks, UBS
WHAT:
The Recording Academy® New York Chapter hosts a gala event that will benefit the Chapter’s ongoing advocacy, music education and professional development outreach programs. The Recording Academy Honors® was established to celebrate outstanding individuals whose work embodies excellence and integrity and who have improved the environment for the creative community.
WHERE:
583 Park Avenue — 583 Park Avenue (63rd St. and Park Ave.)
WHEN:
June 25, 2013
5 p.m. Media Check-in
5:30 p.m. Honoree/Performer/Presenter Arrival
6 p.m. VIP Cocktail Reception
7 p.m. Gala Dinner
8 p.m. Tribute and Award Presentations
