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Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis will receive the Vanguard Award at The Guitar Center Music Foundation’s fourth annual Gala and Benefit Concert, which will take place on Sept. 11 at The Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. The pair, who have written and produced dozens of hits for such artists as Janet Jackson and Mariah […]
At 35, mgk is still a kid at heart. The rapper-turned-rock star is set to perform on the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards, which will air live on Saturday (June 21) at 8 p.m. ET/PT from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. Tyla is set to host the show.
mgk will perform “Cliché,” the lead single from his upcoming album Lost Americana. The song has so far reached No. 62 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 10 on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs. The performance will come just a day after mgk performs on The Today Show’s Citi Concert Series.
All six of mgk’s studio albums have reached the top 10 on the Billboard 200, with the last two – Tickets to My Downfall and Mainstream Sellout – reaching No. 1. (The latter album also received a Grammy nod for best rock album.) His seventh studio album, Lost Americana, is due Aug. 8.
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The Cleveland, Ohio, native’s highest-charting hit on the Hot 100 is “Bad Things,” a 2016 collab with Camila Cabello that reached No. 4.
KATSEYE, which recently notched their first Billboard Hot 100 hit with “Gnarly,” was previously announced as a performer on the show. They’ll perform “Gnarly.”
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards will celebrate fans’ favorites from film, television, music, sports and more. Nickelodeon is calling the show the biggest party of the summer. It is certain to have more epic slimings than any other show. The show will simulcast across Nickelodeon, TeenNick, Nicktoons, the Nick Jr. channel, MTV2 and CMT, and also air on Nickelodeon channels around the world.
Leading the pack with four nominations each are Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar, followed by Jack Black, Dwayne Johnson, Selena Gomez and Jelly Roll with three nods apiece. First-time nominees include Gracie Abrams, Zach Bryan, Jordan Chiles, Frankie Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, Keith Lee, Chappell Roan, Shaboozey, Shohei Ohtani and Florence Pugh, among others.
The U.K.’s Association of Independent Music (AIM) has announced its Independent Music Awards will return to London this fall (Sept. 23).
Celebrating its 15th year, the event will take place at the capital’s iconic Roundhouse venue and spotlight a wealth of artists, labels and entrepreneurs in the independent music community — which makes up a third of the U.K.’s recorded music market.
Categories include U.K. independent breakthrough, best independent EP/mixtape and best independent remix, as well as other artist-focused awards such as best live performer. See a full list of categories below.
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AIM Rightsholder members can submit entrants for free. Submissions are now open via the organization’s official website and close at 11:59 p.m. GMT on July 9. For non-members, there are submission costs – albeit discounts are available to organizations connected with AIM, such as those who focus on encouraging further diversity in the industry.
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The one to watch, EDI (equity, diversity inclusion) champion, independent music champion and music entrepreneur of the year categories, however, are free for anyone to enter. The full list of categories and submission guidance can be found via the AIM website.
The only categories that are not open for submissions are outstanding contribution to music, the innovator award and PPL award for most played new independent artist, as these are decided in-house by AIM.
Tickets for the show will go on sale later in the summer. Last year’s ceremony saw legendary pop duo Sparks receive the outstanding contribution to music award in honor of its illustrious five-decade career, while Neneh Cherry collected the innovator award. Music Venue Trust was named independent music champion and Totnes’ Drift Records was honored with the best independent record store award.
The 2025 event will see the reintroduction of AIM’s local music champions (previously known as Local Heroes, debuted in 2019), in collaboration with BBC Introducing. The accolade will honor those who have “demonstrated unwavering support for their local music community or used their position to improve the wider ecosystem,” according to a press release.
Gee Davy, CEO of AIM, said in a statement: “We are delighted to bring the U.K.’s most vibrant music community awards back to the Roundhouse, celebrating the breadth of talent and innovation across independent music.“The Independent Music Awards is the best place to celebrate and recognise those who often go unsung, creating the most culturally impactful music coming out of the U.K., as well as an opportunity for us to honour some of our heroes and champions who make a wider impact.”
The Independent Music Awards will round out AIM’s wider programme of events for 2025. It will follow shortly after AIM Connected, a conference for business leaders and senior managers in the independent music sector, which will take place on Sept. 9 at Rich Mix in Shoreditch.
The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame will celebrate its fifth anniversary over two days this week at the Mead Center for American Theatre in Washington, D.C. There will be workshops and panel discussions on Friday June 20, followed by an awards ceremony on Saturday, June 21.
Hosted by Claudia Jordan, this year’s awards ceremony will honor 13 women – not all songwriters – from a wide range of genres. The 2025 honorees include two-time Grammy winner Janis Ian; Grammy winner Regina Belle; Grammy nominees Melba Moore, Brenda Russell and Janiva Magness; as well as Julie Giroux, Vicki Peterson (best known for her work in The Bangles), YoYo (aka Yolanda Whitaker), Christina Shusho, Asha Puthli and Dr. Stacy L. Smith, who spearheaded the USC Annenberg Study. Dr. Smith was set to be honored last year but became ill and was forced to drop out.
Two women will be honored posthumously – Motown songwriter Sylvia Moy (who died in 2017 at age 78) and country singer/singer Lari White (who died in 2018 at age 52).
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Ian and Russell have both received Grammy nods for song of the year – Ian for “At Seventeen” (1976) and Russell for “Piano in the Dark” (1989).
The event will include musical performances by Nes Powers, Evelyn Rubio, Robert Cristian Jordan and Mallow Hill plus entertainment by Adam Stone and Women on Fire. Other participants include presenters Andree Harris and Telishia Berry, DJ Supreme Da Barber, and Versie Jean and musical director Christopher Valentine.
On Friday, the organization will host its annual songwriting contest and mixer. Ten emerging songwriters will be invited to perform their original songs for a panel of industry judges. The winner receives studio time at Omega Recording Studios in Rockville, MD and a guitar, in addition to the opportunity to perform at Saturday’s awards ceremony. The mixer is designed as an opportunity for up-and-coming songwriters and performers to meet veterans who can help them in their careers. Montanique “Monei” Sutton will serve as host/songwriting mixer for Saturday’s events.
“In the research I conducted before deciding to launch the organization, I found that there are not many programs exclusively honoring women in entertainment at this level,” says Dr. Janice McLean DeLoatch, the organization’s founder, chief executive and chairman. “We’re all about achieving parity and recognition for girls and women in music, opening doors a bit more for those whose talents will bring us joy, inspiration and their songs on the radio for the next 50 years.”
Previous Women Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees include Roberta Flack, Valerie Simpson, Klymaxx, Mary Chapin-Carpenter, Deniece Williams, The Go-Go’s and the late Naomi Judd (2021); Marilyn Bergman, Gloria Estefan, Siedah Garrett, Indigo Girls, Loretta Lynn and Jody Watley (2022); Ann Hampton Calloway, Jan Daley, Scherrie Payne, Toni Basil, Angela Bofill, Pam Sawyer and the late Cynthia Weil and Olivia Newton-John (2023); and Crystal Waters, Soon Hee Newbold and the late Angie Stone and Allie Willis (2024).
For more information, visit this page on the organization’s website.
Jeff Pardo was named BMI Christian songwriter of the year for the second time in three years at the BMI Christian Awards, which were held at its Nashville office on Tuesday (June 17). The private event was hosted by Leslie Roberts, BMI’s avp, creative.
Pardo, 43, wrote or co-wrote five of BMI’s 25 most-performed Christian songs: “Don’t Stop Praying,” “Heaven Changes Everything,” “Praise the Lord” with Jake Henry and Micah Tyler, “Running Home” and “Strong” with Anne Wilson. Pardo received a Grammy nomination in 2013 for co-writing “My Jesus” with Wilson and won two GMA Dove Awards in 2022. He has successfully crossed genres as well, working with artists such as Lady A, Ben Rector and Tauren Wells.
BMI’s Christian song of the year went to “Praise,” written by Chris Brown, Cody Carnes, Stephen Furtick and Chandler Moore. The hit by Elevation Worship featuring Brandon Lake, Chris Brown & Chandler Moore spent 31 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart and nine weeks at No. 1 on the Christian Airplay chart.
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Leading up to song of the year, BMI named the 25 most-performed Christian songs of the previous year. The roster included 18 first-time award winners.
Capitol CMG Publishing brought home publisher of the year for representing 17 of the 25 most-performed songs of the year including “Praise” as well as “Don’t Stop Praying,” “I Believe,” “Jesus Does” and “Take It All Back.”
In addition, Jackie Patillo, president of the Gospel Music Association and the GMA Foundation, was honored with the BMI Spotlight Award. As a surprise tribute, five-time GMA Dove Awards female vocalist of the year (and nine-time Grammy nominee) Natalie Grant, performed her first recording, “I Am Not Alone.” She was accompanied by Bernie Herms.
“This is more than just a business,” Patillo said in accepting the award. “We are all making a difference and impacting culture, and that’s what we get up for every day.” Previous recipients of the BMI Spotlight Award include Dottie Leonard Miller, Randy Edelman and Frank Gari.
Special moments at the event include Roberts calling BMI’s 2019 Compass Award winner Elwyn Raymer to the stage to start the celebration with a prayer; country songwriter Jordan Rowe giving the audience a preview of his unreleased song, “Way Back;” and first-time BMI award-winner Seph Schlueter sharing his hit “Counting My Blessings.”
For a complete list of winners, go here.
The Golden Globes released the timeline, eligibility rules and award guidelines for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes. The show, to be hosted by Nikki Glaser for the second year in a row, is set to air live coast-to-coast on Sunday, Jan. 11, from 8 to 11 p.m. ET on CBS, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. The show will emanate from its long-time home, the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Eligibility rules include the newly added best podcast award outlining how the top 25 podcasts will qualify with a total of six final nominations for the category. Luminate will determine qualifying podcasts.
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Nominations for the Golden Globes will be announced on Monday, Dec. 8. The full awards timeline is outlined below, and complete rules and categories can be found on the Golden Globes’ website.
The Golden Globes, which likes to call itself “Hollywood’s Party of the Year,” is the world’s largest awards show to celebrate the best of both film and television. Dick Clark Productions will plan, host and produce the show.
Here’s the 83rd Annual Golden Globes timetable. All dates are 2025 unless otherwise noted.
Friday, Aug. 1: Submission website opens for 2026 Golden Globes motion picture and television entries.
Wednesday, Oct. 1: Submission website opens for 2026 Golden Globes podcast entries.
Friday, Oct. 31: Deadline for motion picture, television, and podcast submissions. Entries must be completed on the Golden Globes’ website.
Monday, Nov. 17: Deadline for television and podcast nomination ballots to be sent to all voters.
Sunday, Nov. 23: Final date for television and podcast press conferences; final date for television and podcast programs to be uploaded to the Golden Globes screening platform by 5 p.m. PT.
Monday, Nov. 24: Deadline for receipt of television and podcast nomination ballots by 5 p.m. PT.
Tuesday, Nov. 25: Deadline for Motion Picture and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement nomination ballots to be sent to all voters.
Wednesday, Dec. 3: Final date for Motion Picture and Box Office Achievement press conferences; final date for Motion Pictures and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement to be uploaded to the Golden Globes screening platform.
Thursday, Dec. 4: Deadline for the receipt of Motion Picture and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement nomination ballots by 5 p.m. PT.
Monday, Dec. 8: Announcement of nominations for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes at 5 a.m. PT.
Friday, Dec. 19: Final ballots sent to all voters.
Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026: Deadline for the receipt of final ballots by 5 p.m. PT.
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026: Presentation of the 83rd Annual Golden Globes at 5 p.m. PT.
The Golden Globes are produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Eldridge Industries and Billboard parent company Penske Media.
Lola Young, Jungle and Florence Welch are among the top winners at this year’s ASCAP London Celebrates Creators event, held on Tuesday evening (June 17) at The Shard in London. The ceremony is designed to celebrate ASCAP’s U.K.-affiliated talent for their success in the U.S.
Continuing a breakout 12 months that have seen her score a Billboard Hot 100 hit with “Messy” (peaking at No. 8) and perform at Coachella, Young received the ASCAP Vanguard Award, which recognizes songwriters whose work is helping to shape the future of music.
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Hucknall collected the ASCAP Golden Note award, marking 40 years of international success with pop band Simply Red. The Golden Note has previously been awarded to icons such as George Michael, Elton John and, most recently, Duran Duran in 2016.
Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine fame was recognized for her contribution to Drake’s “Rich Baby Daddy” alongside Isabella Summers, which was named winning streaming song. The track features an interpolation of Welch’s “Dog Days Are Over” and features Sexyy Red and SZA on vocals. It reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2023, and also hit the summit on the Rhythmic Airplay chart.
Josh Lloyd-Watson, Tom McFarland and Lydia Kitto of dance act Jungle were honored with the hot dance/electronic song award for “Back on 74.” The trio won group of the year at last year’s BRIT Awards, where they performed the track live at London’s O2 Arena. It marks Jungle’s biggest streaming hit to date, currently at 420 million plays on Spotify alone.
Following his ASCAP Vanguard award in 2024, Cian Ducrot’s co-writing credits on SZA’s “Saturn” led to him being honored for song of the year as well as top streaming song by ASCAP.
Drum n’ bass artist Kenya Grace, meanwhile, took home the top hot dance/electronic song prize for “Strangers.” The track saw the 22-year-old become only the second woman in history to score a U.K. No. 1 with a single fully written, performed and produced by herself, following Kate Bush hitting the top spot in 2022 with “Running Up That Hill.” In 2024, the South Africa-born British-based singer-songwriter and producer received the ASCAP Global Impact Award, in recognition of her success in the dance music world.
2025’s top box-office film awards went to composers Robin Carolan for Nosferatu; Geoff Barrow (of Portishead) and Ben Salisbury for Civil War; Christopher Benstead for The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare; Daniel Pemberton for Fly Me to the Moon; Raffertie for The Substance; and Daniel Blumberg for The Brutalist.
A full list of 2025 ASCAP London winners can be found on ASCAP’s website.
Dolly Parton has won 10 Grammys and a Primetime Emmy, among countless other awards. Soon, she’ll have an Oscar statuette to add to her collection.
On Nov. 16, the country music legend is slated to receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Oscars’ annual Governors Awards. Parton will join a short list of music stars who have received this award, including Frank Sinatra (1970), Quincy Jones (1994), Harry Belafonte (2014) and Debbie Reynolds (2015).
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ board of governors also voted to present Honorary Awards to Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise and Wynn Thomas. These four Oscar statuettes will be presented at the Academy’s 16th Governors Awards event on Sunday, Nov. 16 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood.
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“This year’s Governors Awards will celebrate four legendary individuals whose extraordinary careers and commitment to our filmmaking community continue to leave a lasting impact,” Academy president Janet Yang said in a statement. “The Academy’s board of governors is honored to recognize these brilliant artists.”
The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award is given “to an individual in the motion picture arts and sciences whose humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.”
The award recognizes Parton for her decades-long humanitarian efforts. She has founded various charitable and philanthropic organizations, including the Dollywood Foundation, which was created in 1988 to inspire the children of East Tennessee — her home state — to achieve educational success. Additionally, her literacy program, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, launched in 1995 in honor of her father and has provided children with 285 million books. It evolved into an international movement and remains the signature program of the Dollywood Foundation.
Parton has starred in such films as Nine to Five and Steel Magnolias. She has earned two Oscar nominations in the best original song category for “Nine to Five” – which was a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 – and “Travelin’ Thru” from Transamerica.
Cruise has received four Oscar nominations: best actor for Born on the Fourth of July (1989) and Jerry Maguire (1996), best supporting actor for Magnolia (1999) and best picture as a producer of Top Gun: Maverick (2022). His other notable film credits include Risky Business, A Few Good Men, Interview with the Vampire, Eyes Wide Shut, Vanilla Sky and the Mission: Impossible film series.
An Academy statement credited Cruise with “help(ing) to usher the industry through a challenging time during the COVID-19 pandemic.” It also praised him for “showcasing a deep commitment to his craft – including performing all of his own stunts.”
Allen is being recognized for her work over nearly five decades as a choreographer, actor, and producer. She choreographed the Oscar ceremony seven times, as well as films including Forget Paris, A Jazzman’s Blues and The Six Triple Eight. Her producing credits include Amistad and A Star for Rose. Allen made her mark as an actress with Fame, Ragtime and Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life is Calling.
Production designer Thomas began his career working on Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It, which was the first of several collaborations between the two. Others include Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X and Da 5 Bloods. Lee received an Honorary Oscar in 2015. Other notable credits from Thomas’ career include the best picture-winning A Beautiful Mind, as well as Cinderella Man and Hidden Figures.
The nearly 8,000 current members of Grammy U will be able to submit recordings during the upcoming Online Entry Process (OEP) period for the 2026 Grammy Awards. It’s the first time that Grammy U members have been allowed to enter recordings, though they still won’t be eligible to vote.
“We are thrilled to offer this opportunity to our members for the first time ever in Grammy U’s nearly 20-year history,” said Jessie Allen, Grammy U’s managing director. “We have so many incredibly talented members from all different backgrounds, fields and genres, and this special opportunity will not only give them firsthand experience with the Grammy Awards process, but also a coveted chance to be listened to, nominated and maybe even voted to win a Grammy Award by music’s best and most qualified creators. I can’t imagine a better way to kick off Grammy U’s upcoming 20th anniversary.
Grammy U members can submit any recordings, but the academy encourages them to use this opportunity to submit their own recordings.
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While the same OEP eligibility requirements will apply to Grammy U members’ submissions as for Recording Academy voting and professional members and registered media companies, there will be a shorter window for submissions, a $20 fee per entry and a maximum of five entries per member.
Voting and professional members are allowed five “courtesy entries,” after which they must pay a fee per entry, which climbs as the weeks go by. Early entry pricing (July 16-Aug. 1) is $40 per entry; standard pricing (Aug. 2-22) is $75; and final deadline pricing (Aug. 23-29) is $125. Grammy U members do not receive any gratis entries.
Grammy U member entries must be submitted between July 16 and July 30. By contrast, the entry period for voting and professional members runs from July 16 to Aug. 29.
“As the entry period progresses, so does the daily number of entries the awards team processes,” says an academy spokesperson, by way of explaining the different submission period. “A dedicated two-week window for Grammy U submissions at the beginning of the entry period allows for the awards team to provide some extra attention and help to these first-time submitters.”
Grammy U members pay a fee of $50 for four years of membership. After those four years, the renewal fee is $50 annually, if the person is still eligible. (They meet that test if they are a full-time student of any age or are between 18-29 and actively pursuing a career in music.)
By contrast, voting and professional members pay an annual fee of $150. Media companies pay an annual fee of $180 to register with the academy.
The Recording Academy hasn’t decided if this will be a permanent change or just a one-time opportunity for Grammy U members. “This opportunity for Grammy U members to submit product is something we are very excited to implement for this year,” said a spokesperson. “We are taking it one step at a time and are looking forward to assessing how it goes for future years.”
Notable Grammy U alumni include three Grammy winners: Scott Hoying (Pentatonix), producer/engineer Sarah Tudzin and classical conductor Michael Repper, as well as Grammy-nominated gospel singer Elyse Victoria Johnson and singer/songwriter Leland.
Grammy U members have specifically curated programming and opportunities year-round, geared toward emerging artists and music professionals.
In April, Grammy U hosted its second New York Conference, which included a series of panels and industry-focused networking and career development opportunities for Grammy U members. The event featured Grammy winners Coco Jones and Laufey as keynote speakers, and closed with an exclusive artist showcase headlined by Grammy winner Samara Joy.
In 2024, Grammy U implemented more than 100 national and chapter programs nationwide for Grammy U members. Programs included a Masterclass with Halle Bailey during Grammy Week; a New York conference with Ben Platt, Billy Porter, Remi Wolf and Beanie Feldstein; a Fall Summit with Charli XCX and Troye Sivan; and more than 50 Grammy U Soundchecks – where members get behind-the-scenes looks into how artists prepare for tours and concerts – with artists such as Joy, Laufey, Gracie Abrams, Kacey Musgraves, Twenty One Pilots, Will Smith and Young Miko.
Additionally, Grammy U facilitates a mentorship program that connects the emerging music community with industry players. In 2024, Grammy U facilitated more than 950 mentorship pairs, with 25 international participants in countries including Brazil, Canada, India, Nigeria, Romania and the U.K.
Read more about Grammy U member benefits here.
Roger Daltrey was among the notable figures recognized in King Charles III’s Birthday Honours list.
The Who frontman, 81, was celebrated for his outstanding contributions to music and his long-standing charitable work — particularly with the Teenage Cancer Trust, where he has served as a patron since 2000.
“It is a wonderful honour for me and especially for Teenage Cancer Trust,” Daltrey said in a statement shared in Instagram. “I accept this award not only for myself but on behalf of all the unsung heroes who have given their energy towards making the Teenage Cancer Trust the success it has become.”
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Over the past two decades, the iconic rocker has played a key role in organizing the charity’s annual concert series at London’s Royal Albert Hall, which has raised more than £36 million (approximately $48 million).
He went on to acknowledge individuals who have supported the Teenage Cancer Trust over the years. “The likes of The Who and their fans, Angie Jenkison, Lindsay Hughes, Des Murphy, Rob Ballantine and the late Chris York are some of many who have done so much to elevate the charity, to the point where it now has 28 specialist units in NHS hospitals across the U.K.,” he said.
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In recognition of his work, Daltrey was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). “It’s kind of weird… It’s a dream come true for me, but it’s especially a dream because the charity means so much,” the musician told the Press Association.
The Who shared their own tribute to Daltrey. “Sir Roger is a true inspiration and we salute him and all the other honourees from the worlds of music and the creative arts for enriching our lives with their brilliant human artistry and achievements,” the band wrote.
Other prominent recipients of knighthood in this year’s list include actor Gary Oldman and retired soccer star David Beckham. Additional honorees included Steve Winwood, 10cc’s Graham Gouldman, actress Elaine Paige and Love Island star Georgia Harrison, according to the BBC.
Winwood — known for his work with the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith, as well as a successful solo career — was named a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).
“I am immensely grateful that I am considered for recognition of my services to music,” Winwood said in a statement on Instagram. “I am a proud upholder of British culture and values, and am extremely honoured to be rewarded in this way, and wish to thank all those who made the recommendation, and those who’ve supported my music over the years.”
