Brandy might be honored on the fourth annual Recording Academy Honors, hosted by the group’s Black Music Collective.
The R&B star will obtain the Black Music Icon Award on the ceremony on Jan. 29 on the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, days forward of the 2026 Grammys.
“So grateful and actually humbled to obtain the Recording Academy’s Black Music Icon Award. This honor means greater than phrases—standing on the shoulders of those that paved the best way, and celebrating the legacy, resilience, and brilliance of Black music,” mentioned Brandy. “Thank you to the Recording Academy for seeing me, supporting me, and honoring the journey.”
Gospel mainstay Kirk Franklin may also be offered with the award, which acknowledges “Black music creators whose artistry, innovation and repair have formed the business and impressed generations around the globe.”
It’s value noting that Franklin was initially set to be honored on the 2025 ceremony previous to the Recording Academy’s choice to condense Grammy Week programming within the wake of the Los Angeles wildfire response.
Legendary producer Pharrell Williams will obtain the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award for his musical achievements, entrepreneurial innovation, philanthropic efforts and “far-reaching cultural affect worldwide.”
“Pharrell, Brandy and Kirk are true visionaries and masters of their craft,” mentioned Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy. “Each has constructed a legacy that transcends style, defies conference and shapes tradition. Their artistry continues to encourage generations of artists around the globe.”
Mason added, “I’m thrilled to hitch the Black Music Collective in honoring three of music’s brightest stars in January and celebrating their immeasurable contributions to the business.”
Established in 2020, the Black Music Collective is a bunch of outstanding Black music creators and professionals who share the widespread purpose of amplifying Black voices inside the Academy and the music neighborhood.
“The Black Music Collective is critical to assist drive the Recording Academy into a brand new period. Creating an open area for Black music creators can solely profit our membership as a complete,” mentioned Mason, who was then the interim CEO of the Academy.
Past honorees on the Recording Academy Honors embody Alicia Keys, Dr. Dre, JAY-Z, John Legend, Lenny Kravitz, Lil Wayne, Mariah Carey, Missy Elliott, and Sylvia Rhone.
In different Brandy information, the Vocal Bible will launch her first memoir, Phases, on March 31. Last fall, she co-headlined The Boy Is Mine Tour with Monica.
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