Writers Sessions America Honors Music's Elite During 2015 “Icon Awards!”

ATLANTA - May 6, 2015 - PRLog -- One of the most highly anticipatedevents of the summer is quickly approaching and poised to bring out the “Who’s Who” of Atlanta together for an evening of celebration.  Nationally known Music Executive Kevin Shine (C. E. O.  of The F.I.R.M. and Creator of Writing Sessions America #WSAATL) says, “This historical event will bring together a diverse group of legendary:   composers, music engineers, artists, musicians, executives and the like, to honor them (and their contributions) to the music industry.”  Shine continues, “Sometimes trail-blazers and trend-setters are overlook or their influences undervalued.   We want to make sure we highlight individuals whom have achieved a level of excellence nationally and encourage them to continue doing so, while mentoring the next generation.”  This celebrity/high profile gala will be hosted by Kevin Shine, 94.5 Radio Personality Bria Janelle and multifaceted artist J.Morris (music provided by Core DJ Hershey).  There will be a “Welcome Music America” special presentation” by renowned Music Industry Executive Cappriccieo Scates and a “Hope for America” presentation by recording artist Ruquanda De-Shay Epps-Primas.  Also, there will be live performances by Paula Champion and Aaron Tyson Singers/Song-Writers/
Producers are invited to bring their music to be played “Free” between 7:00pm-7:30pm (please bring music on CD).  For more information visit: www.wsaatl.com, facebook.com/WSAATL or instagram.com/WSAATL.  The following will be presented with the 2015 Icon Awards:

Bernie Lawrence-Prominent Entertainment Attorney

Curtis Daniel III-CEO/Co-owner of Multi-Million Dollar Recording Studios Patchwerk (where celebrities go to record and home to more than 8 Grammy Nominated audio engineers, as well as having received over 100 gold and platinum plaques)

David Linton-Music Executive (seasoned executive with a career encompassing journalism, radio broadcasting and recorded music promotion and marketing) also Senior Vice President/R&B Promotion and Marketing at the legendary Capitol Records

Marc Gordon-Member of Legendary Award Winning R & B Song Group Levert/Songwriter and Producer (with a career in music production and writing he had a variety of successful recording artists such as: IMX, Marques Houston, Musiq SoulChild and more

Milk and Sizz-Grammy Award Winning Writing and Producing Duel (a Husband and Wife team that earned both Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards for 3-Time Platinum Album Winsin and Yandel’s, and collaborations with:  Ron fair, Chris Brown, Wale, and currently Brave of R & B Divas LA, as well as featured at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2014 Sochi Olympics and on ABC TV's Modern Family)

Rafael Capone-Creator/Owner Soul Asylum Studios (recording location for various Super Star artist for example:  Ben Stiller, Pharell, B. O. B., T. I., and more, not to mention featured studio for many “Reality Shows”)

Ron “Tricky” Montgomery-well known Music Management Company (secured publishing deals and ensured client’s landed placements with the likes of:   Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé, Rihanna and other awarding winning artists).

Stone Stafford-Music Executive (Co-Spearhead Sony/ATV Music Publishing’s Atlanta Office, Creative Director for Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def Productions and Dieniahmar/EMI Music Publishing) currently Co-Owner of Atlanta’s premiere recording studio ICON Studios

Tashia Stafford-Music Executive/Producer clients include:   Bad Boy Hitmen J-Dub (Faith Evans and Puffy), Dent (Destiny’s Child), Teddy Riley (Michael Jackson, Guy, Snoop Dogg), and She’kspere (TLC, Nsync).  She is also Co-Owner (with husband) of Atlanta’s premiere recording studio ICON Studios

Date:  Thursday-MAY 28, 2015

Time:  (doors open at 7:00pm, awards start at 8:00pm)

Venue:  Apache Café | 64 3rd Street NW Atlanta, GA 30308.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Kevin Shine-#WSAATL Creator          Jackie Bush—#WSAATL Publicist
kevinmusic.thefirm@gmail.com         G. J. & J.~A Public Relations Co.
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