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Throughout his career, the eight-time Grammy Award winner Usher has definitely stood the test of time when it comes to his musical talents securing him a solid place in the entertainment industry. So much so that Usher will now join the ranks of other industry vets such as Quincy Jones, Jermaine Dupri, LL Cool J, Jay-Z, Lionel Richie, Alicia Keys and Sean “Diddy” Combs when it comes to receiving the ASCAP Golden Note Award.

 

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) presents the award annually “to songwriters, composers and artists who have achieved extraordinary career milestones.” Usher will receive the award at ASCAP’s 26th annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards which takes place on June 27th in Los Angeles.  

 

On why ASCAP thought Usher was worthy, the organization’s President and Chairman Paul Williams said in a statement, “Usher’s musical evolution over the years clearly proves his versatility and longevity as an artist, performer and songwriter. The world has moved to his music for nearly two decades. Happily for the rest of us, from the sound of his latest work, it’s clear that the beat will go on and on. Usher is the perfect candidate to receive one of our top honors – the ASCAP Golden Note Award.”

 

About the honor and the obvious power move this is on his list of achievements, Usher said, “I take the art of songwriting and music-making very seriously, so to be given the ASCAP Golden Note Award from an organization of my fellow music creators is a huge honor. I’ve been blessed to have such a wonderful career, working with some of the most talented people in the business, and I am just getting started!”

 

I must say that this is definitely well-deserved especially considering he’s sold more than 50 million records worldwide! Congratulations Usher!!!