Lil Nas X To Be Honored At 2022 Songwriters Hall of Fame Ceremony: “If You’re Lucky Enough To Be Alive At This Time, You Know Exactly Who Lil Nas X Is”
Just weeks after returning to the public following his months-long hiatus, Lil Nas X is set to be honored for his great work!
According to an exclusive report by @Variety, the entertainer is set to be honored at the 51st annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala next month. Nas X will be given the Hal David Starlight Award, which recognizes “gifted young songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry via their original songs.”
“Lil Nas X is someone we are very proud to award the Hal David Starlight Award to. He has perhaps better than anyone demonstrated how powerful great songs are, with ‘Old Town Road’ and ‘Montero’ dominating the charts for almost every day of the last three years,” SHOF chair Nile Rodgers said. “If you’re lucky enough to be alive at this time, you know exactly who Lil Nas X is and he’s an incredible and inspirational person for every one of his communities as well.” President & CEO Linda Moran added, “Lil Nas X’s thought-provoking multi-genre song/musical style — described as pop-rap, hip hop, country rap, trap, pop-rock, pop, and rock — speaks soundly to diverse generations of fans. He is certainly worthy of joining the esteemed list of past Starlight Award honorees,” Variety quotes.
Other stars who have been honored are Drake, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Benny Blanco, John Mayer, Halsey, and others. The award, created in 2004, was named in honor of SHOF Chairman Emeritus Hal David for his support of young songwriters.
Nas, who is a Sony Music Publishing writer, jumped to fame with his single, “Old Town Road,.” It became the longest-running No. 1 hit in Billboard Hot 100 history. He has won two Grammys from 11 nominations.
The SHOF’s 51st Induction and Awards gala has been postponed twice due to the coronavirus pandemic. Initially, it was set for June 11, 2020, and then rescheduled for June 10, 2021. The ceremony is slated for Thursday, June 16 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
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