ICON AWARDS Honors Willaim " Bootsy" Collins and More

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Oct. 26, 2023 - PRLog -- Writing Sessions America (WSA), founded by Kevin Shine, a 25 year + veteran music executive, supports "Indi-preneurs". "Music Is Life" is the theme for the 10th Annual Icon Awards held at the National Museum of African American Music. NMAAM with its rich historic and cultural significance is the perfect backdrop for this unforgettable evening as we honor William "Bootsy" Collins, Stokely, Rissi Palmer, Prof. Larry Jenkins Jr, Phil Thornton, Berris Bolton, Kenny Smoov, and Kris Ahrend. Special Awards will also be presented to Valarie Jefferson and Timothy "Fontainn" Gayles for their collective work and support with the WSA organization.

Honorees will be recognized for their unwavering commitment to community and excellence in the music industry.

This remarkable occasion is possible through the support of NMAAM and WSA's dedicated partner, The MLC.

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The MLC
A key partner of Writing Sessions America, The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) is a nonprofit entity appointed by the U.S. Copyright Office under the Music Modernization Act of 2018. The MLC plays a pivotal role in shaping the music industry landscape. The  MLC has meticulously constructed a user-friendly musical works database and an intuitive portal, empowering creators and music publishers to effortlessly submit and manage their musical works data. These innovative tools guarantee accurate compensation for creators and music publishers, reinforcing The MLC's dedication to fair and proper payment within the industry.

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC NMAAM
is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. The museum's expertly curated collections share the story of the American soundtrack by integrating history and interactive technology to bring the musical heroes of the past into the present.