{"id":63763,"date":"2024-01-03T17:28:38","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T22:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/?p=63763"},"modified":"2024-01-03T17:28:38","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T22:28:38","slug":"dionne-warwick-chloe-frankie-beverly-and-donald-lawrence-step-into-the-spotlight-for-the-2024-urban-one-honors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/2024\/01\/03\/dionne-warwick-chloe-frankie-beverly-and-donald-lawrence-step-into-the-spotlight-for-the-2024-urban-one-honors\/","title":{"rendered":"Dionne Warwick, Chloe, Frankie Beverly, and Donald Lawrence Step Into the Spotlight for the 2024 &#8220;Urban One Honors&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-63765\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Urban-One-Honors-Poster.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"666\" height=\"831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Urban-One-Honors-Poster.webp 666w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Urban-One-Honors-Poster-240x300.webp 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Today, Urban One revealed the honorees for &#8220;<strong>URBAN ONE HONORS<\/strong>,&#8221; set to tape on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, GA. This year&#8217;s two-hour telecast theme is &#8220;Best in Black&#8221; and premieres during Black History Month on Sunday, February 25, 2024, on TV One and simulcast on CLEO TV.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;URBAN ONE HONORS&#8221; is the ultimate celebration of Black Excellence, acknowledging individuals whose remarkable achievements and significant contributions have left an indelible mark on the arts, media, music, and the community. This year&#8217;s distinguished recipients include Dionne Warwick, recognized as the Lifetime Achievement Honoree; Chl\u00f6e, celebrated as the Generation Next Honoree; Frankie Beverly, honored as a Living Legend, and Donald Lawrence, acclaimed for his Inspirational Impact.<\/p><div id=\"morty-2670751236\" class=\"morty-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;As we unveil the lineup for this year&#8217;s &#8216;URBAN ONE HONORS,&#8217; we are delighted to highlight the incredible musical journeys of Dionne Warwick, Chl\u00f6e, Frankie Beverly, and Donald Lawrence. Their selection as honorees is a recognition of their profound impact on both music and culture, spanning generations,&#8221; says Michelle Rice, President of TV One and CLEO TV, &#8221; From soulful ballads to timeless contributions and contemporary brilliance, these iconic artists have not only shaped the musical landscape but have also contributed significantly to the cultural fabric of our society. Each honoree represents a unique chapter in the story of music, and we are honored to celebrate their enduring legacies at this year&#8217;s Urban One Honors: Best In Black.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Teyana Taylor, Bebe Winans, Damon Little, Angie Stone, and October London, alongside a reunion featuring KeKe Wyatt, Chant\u00e9 Moore, and Nicci Gilbert (cast of R&amp;B Divas) round out the star-studded lineup of performers and presenters with additional names to be announced. 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