SZA Among Songs Of Hope Honorees
• Universal Music Publishing Group announced that Top Dawg Entertainment recording artist SZA will be named as the first-ever “She Is The Music” honoree, which recognizes female songwriters for their contributions to music and their impact on culture. UMPG Global Chairman & CEO Jody Gersonwill present the award to SZA on Thursday evening during Songs of Hope XIV, which benefits City of Hope.
Through this honor, SZA will be recognized for her creative excellence in songwriting, influence on women in music and impact on culture. The female-focused distinction is named for the “She Is The Music” industry initiative, an inclusive call-to-action to increase opportunities and equality for women in music.
Songs of Hope XIV presented by Spotify will be held Thursday, September 13 at Alex da Kid’s KIDinaKORNER Kampus in Sherman Oaks, CA and will feature appearances by Clive Davis, Benny Blanco, Mike WiLL Made-It, Martin Bandier, James Newton Howard and many other industry luminaries.
For the 14th consecutive year, the event is co-chaired by Evan Lamberg, President of Universal Music Publishing Group, North America; Doug Davis, Founder/Principal of The Davis Firm; David Renzer, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Spirit Music Group; and Steve Schnur, President of Music, Electronic Arts. To purchase tickets, visit cityofhope.org/music/songs or contact City of Hope at 626-218-6313 or mfei@coh.org.
