Janelle Monae to Receive ASCAP Honor

Music

She will be one of the stars honored at the event that celebrates the work of composers, authors and publishers.

June 9, 2010

AceShowbiz - Singer/songwriter Janelle Monae is to become the latest star honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publisher when she lands the Vanguard Award at the upcoming Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.

Monae, 24, will be feted at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on June 25. The ASCAP Vanguard Award recognizes the impact of musical genres that help shape the future of American music. Past honorees include The Killers, Santigold, Sara Bareilles, The All-American Rejects, The Strokes, and the Beastie Boys.

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Hip-hop legend Dr. Dre will also be honored at the event - he'll be presented with the ASCAP Founders Award.

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