The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced that SZA will be the 2024 recipient of the eminent Hal David Starlight Award. SZA will be honored at the 53rd Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner, to be held on June 13 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced that SZA will be the 2024 recipient of the eminent Hal David Starlight Award.

SZA will be honored at the 53rd Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner, to be held on June 13 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

The Hal David Starlight Award was named in honor of SHOF Chairman Emeritus Hal David for his longtime support of young songwriters. Award recipients are gifted young songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry with their original songs.

SHOF Chairman Nile Rodgers said, "This is such an exciting time for songwriters and music. Phenomenal artists like Beyonce and Taylor Swift are pushing the envelope of what success looks like but who could argue that the last 2 years belong to SZA. Incredible songwriting, incredible performances, incredible artistry. She so deserves to be the 2024 recipient of the Hal David Starlight Award!"

Four-time Grammy Award winning recording artist SZA released her long-awaited sophomore album SOS in December, 2022. It earned RIAA Gold certification upon release and amassed more than 400 million streams in the U.S. during release week. SOS debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and remained in the top spot for ten non-consecutive weeks.

SHOF inductees at this year's event include Hillary Lindsey; Timbaland; Dean Pitchford; Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe of R.E.M.; and Donald Fagen and Walter Becker of Steely Dan. Master songwriter Diane Warren will be receiving the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award.

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A new documentary, Call Me Country: Beyonce & Nashville's Renaissance will stream on Max in the U.S beginning on April 26. Produced by the CNN FlashDocs unit, Call Me Country: Beyonce & Nashville's Renaissance examines the impact of how high-profile artists like Lil Nas X and Beyonce are challenging the country music status quo.

A new documentary, Call Me Country: Beyonce & Nashville's Renaissance will stream on Max in the U.S beginning on April 26.

As Beyonce recently became the first Black woman to ever top Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, a larger conversation about what defines country music has exploded into the zeitgeist.

Produced by the CNN FlashDocs unit, Call Me Country: Beyonce & Nashville's Renaissance examines the impact of how high-profile artists like Lil Nas X and Beyonce are challenging the country music status quo and how Black artists in Nashville have been laying the foundation for this transformation for some time.

The documentary features interviews with banjo player Rhiannon Giddens, John and T.J. Osborne of Brothers Osborne, Rissi Palmer, Aaron Vance, and Denitia.

It also includes analysis from culture and country music experts including Toure, Larisha Paul, Chris Molanphy, Kyle Coroneos, Keith Hill, and Co-Directors of the Black Opry Holly G. and Tanner D.

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Staind recently shared a new version of their song "Better Days' featuring Dorothy. The original version of the track appears on the multi-platinum-selling rock band's album, Confessions of the Fallen, released in September 2023.

Staind recently shared a new version of their song "Better Days' featuring Dorothy.

The original version of the track appears on the multi-platinum-selling rock band's album, Confessions of the Fallen, released in September 2023.

Dorothy Martin, the lead singer of the band Dorothy, performs the new version of the song with Staind lead singer and rhythm guitarist Aaron Lewis.

Speaking about the collaboration with Dorothy, Lewis said it was a departure for him.

"It's really the first time Staind explored a feature with a female guest vocalist. Once we started tracking I could tell the synergy was there," he said. "We didn't have to pick harmonies, we didn't have to analyze parts, they just happened. I'm stoked to have Dorothy on this single with me. Her talent and voice are incredible."

According to Dorothy, she had "a great time tracking 'Better Days.'"

"It's a beautiful song and I hope fans connect with it," she added. "I'm so grateful to Aaron for the opportunity."

"Lowest In Me," another track from the album, topped Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.

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The Montreux Jazz Festival has announced a star-studded lineup for this year's edition, including Raye, Sting, Massive Attack, Kraftwerk, Janelle Monae, and Duran Duran.

The Montreux Jazz Festival has announced a star-studded lineup for this year's edition, including Raye, Sting, Massive Attack, Kraftwerk, Janelle Monae, and Duran Duran.

In its 58th year, the iconic event is set for July 5 to 20 on the Lake Geneva shoreline in Montreux, Switzerland.

The 2024 lineup also features The National, Smashing Pumpkins, Andre 3000, Tyla, Justice, Air, Noname, Jon Batiste, Brittany Howard, Lenny Kravitz, Alice Cooper, Paolo Nutini, Deep Purple, Jessie Ware, Jungle, Michael Kiwanuka, Editors, Dionne Warwick, Laufey, Trombone Shorty, Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets, Paloma Faith, and more.

A ticket pre-sale for Montreux Jazz Festival 2024 begins Thursday, April 18th via the festival's website.

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