Justin Timberlake acquired the Contemporary Icon Award on the 2019 Songwriters Hall of Fame occasion.
The ‘Cry Me A River’ hitmaker was noticed arriving on the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City for the distinguished ceremony on Thursday evening (13.06.19).
The 38-year-old singer was honoured with the prize, which was ”initiated with a purpose to rejoice a songwriter-artist who has attained an iconic standing in popular culture”.
Justin grew to become solely the second musician to obtain the distinguished award after 2015 recipient Lady Gaga.
Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) chairman Nile Rodgers beforehand heaped reward on the ‘SexyBack’ singer for his ”extraordinary” physique of labor.
He mentioned in a press release: ”Justin is extraordinary. Like Michael Jackson and George Michael earlier than him, he is turned pop music into nice artwork and made three or 4 of essentially the most influential albums of the final 15 years. How? He is aware of the key is extraordinary songs.
”He and Timbaland have outlined an period.”
And Linda Moran, SHOF President and CEO Linda Moran hailed the previous *NSYNC member – who has bought over 32 million albums world wide and written or co-written all eight of his Billboard primary singles – as ”multitalented and multifaceted, revered, admired and beloved by his followers and friends alike”.
Inductees on the 2019 gala together with songwriting heavyweights Dallas Austin, Missy Elliott, Yusuf Islam (aka Cat Stevens), John Prine, Tom T. Hall and Jack Tempchin.
In addition, Halsey was set to select up the Hal David Starlight Award, whereas Carole Bayer Sager was honoured with the Johnny Mercer Award, and music writer Martin Bandier was given set the Visionary Leadership Award.
