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The National Museum of African American Music Helped Kick Off Black Music Month with My Music Matters: A Celebration of Legends Lunch

​NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 01:  President & CEO at National Museum of African American Music Museum Henry Beecher Hicks, III and President-Middle Tennessee Region at First Tennessee Bank Carol Yochem arrive to the 4th Annual My Music Matters: A Celebration Of Legends Lunch at City Winery Nashville on June 1, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for National Museum Of African American Music)

          The Star-Studded Celebration Recognized Patti LaBelle, Kirk Franklin, Teddy Riley & David Porter

            Nashville, TN (June 2, 2017) – The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) kicked off Black Music Month with its fourth annual My Music Matters: A Celebration of Legends Lunch on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at City Winery in Nashville, TN.

      This year, the Museum honored icons Patti LaBelle, Kirk Franklin, Teddy Riley and David Porter for their invaluable contributions to music and American culture. Actor and comedian David Mann served as master of ceremonies for the afternoon and artists Mannie Fresh, Dave Hollister, Le’Andria Johnson, Tamela Mann, Kelly Price, Jeremy O’Bryan Jones and Avery Wilson treated the 400-plus guests to unforgettable tribute performances.

           NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 01: Patti LaBelle arrives to the 4th Annual My Music Matters: A Celebration Of Legends Lunch at City Winery Nashville on June 1, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for National Museum Of African American Music)

     NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 01: American Gospel Music Singer Kirk Franklin arrives to the 4th Annual My Music Matters: A Celebration Of Legends Lunch at City Winery Nashville on June 1, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for National Museum Of African American Music)

       NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 01:   American singer-songwriter, musician, keyboardist, and record producer Teddy Riley during the 4th Annual My Music Matters: A Celebration Of Legends Lunch at City Winery Nashville on June 1, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for National Museum Of African American Music)

              NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 01: American record producer, songwriter, singer, entrepreneur and philanthropist David Porter during the 4th Annual My Music Matters: A Celebration Of Legends Lunch at City Winery Nashville on June 1, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for National Museum Of African American Music)

         The My Music Matters: A Celebration of Legends Lunch is a signature event created by NMAAM in 2014 to celebrate African American music icons and the legacy of African American music. It is an extension of The Museum’s My Music Matters programing, which provides opportunities to explore the global influence of African American music. Proceeds from the Celebration of Legends Luncheon will benefit the Museum, which is scheduled to open its doors in Nashville in 2019.

          Learn more about NMAAM at www.nmaam.org and connect with @theNMAAM on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.       

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NMAAM to Honor Patti LaBelle, Kirk Franklin, Teddy Riley & David Porter

       Nashville, TN (April 20, 2017) – The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) will kick off Black Music Month in June with its fourth annual My Music Matters: A Celebration of Legends Luncheon on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at City Winery in Nashville, TN.

        This year, the event will honor living legend Patti LaBelle, multi-GRAMMY ® Award winning gospel music icon Kirk Franklin, world renowned producer / songwriter / artist Teddy Riley, and acclaimed producer and composer David Porter for their enduring contributions to music and American culture. Phil Thornton (SVP & GM, RCA Inspiration) and Catherine Brewton (VP, Writer / Publisher Relations, BMI) will serve as the event co- chairs and masters of ceremonies.

       NMAAM launched the Celebration of Legends Luncheon in 2014 to recognize African American music icons. The event is an extension of the Museum’s successful My Music Matters program, which is a platform for leaders and influencers to explore the global influence of African American music. Proceeds from the luncheon will benefit NMAAM, which is scheduled to open in Nashville in 2019. NMAAM, the only museum dedicated to all dimensions of African American music, is focused on preserving the legacy and celebrating the accomplishments of African Americans who have created, influenced and inspired more than 50 music genres around the world. The museum will share the story of African American music – the soundtrack of America – with exhibits that integrate history with interactive technology.

          Honoree Patti LaBelle performs at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Photo by Naomi Richard.

       Kirk Franklin accepts the Grammy Award - 2017 Best Gospel Album for Loosing My Religion. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images/The Recording Academy.

               "Recognizing each of this year's honorees solidifies NMAAM's vision, which is to be the global destination for music lovers of all generations and to inspire, educate, and transform your appreciation of American music,” said H. Beecher Hicks III, President and CEO of NMAAM. "We have all been touched by the music of these legendary icons so the Museum is honored to bring them into the city of Nashville to pay tribute to their stellar careers.”

               Single tickets for the Celebration of Legends Luncheon are $175 and tables of ten are $1,500; both are available for purchase online at NMAAM.org. For sponsorship opportunities, contact NMAAM’s development department at 615-301-8724 or via email at [email protected].

                Learn more at www.nmaam.org and connect with @theNMAAM on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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