CP35258519
FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, file photo, Ticketmaster Entertainment CEO Irving Azoff reads his opening statement on Capitol Hill in Washington, as he testifies before the House Courts and Competition Policy subcommittee in Washington. The Recording Academy announced Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, that Azoff will receive the President\'s Merit Award at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on Feb. 14, 2016, a day before the Grammy Awards. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, File)

Entertainment powerhouse Irving Azoff to be honoured at Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy gala next year

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Entertainment industry powerhouse Irving Azoff will be honoured at Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy gala next year.

The Recording Academy announced Monday that Azoff will receive the President’s Merit Award at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Feb. 14, 2016, a day before the Grammy Awards.

Azoff, the chairman and CEO of Azoff MSG Entertainment, manages John Mayer, Bon Jovi, the Eagles, Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani and others.

The event will feature performances from veteran singers as well as breakthrough artists, as selected by Davis. Both Whitney Houston’s and Alicia Keys’ careers were launched at Davis’ pre-Grammy gala.

____

Online:

https://www.grammy.com/

News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.

Leave a Reply

The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.

Related Articles