{"id":67546,"date":"2024-03-07T22:44:36","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T03:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/?p=67546"},"modified":"2024-03-07T22:44:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T03:44:36","slug":"iconic-rb-supergroup-new-edition-to-be-inducted-into-naacp-image-awards-hall-of-fame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/07\/iconic-rb-supergroup-new-edition-to-be-inducted-into-naacp-image-awards-hall-of-fame\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconic R&#038;B Supergroup New Edition to Be Inducted Into NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_67547\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67547\" style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-67547 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/new-edition-kids.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"612\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/new-edition-kids.webp 612w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/new-edition-kids-300x202.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-67547\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Members Of New Edition in 1985<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Today, the NAACP and BET announced that the GRAMMY\u00ae -nominated singing group New Edition will be inducted into the acclaimed NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame during the &#8220;<em><strong>55th NAACP Image Awards<\/strong><\/em>.&#8221; The Hall of Fame Award is bestowed on pioneers in their respective fields and whose influence will shape the profession for generations to come. 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From the acclaimed <em>The New Edition Story<\/em> on BET to our commemoration of Frankie Beverly at BET Awards 2012, we are thrilled to celebrate these musical luminaries, whose melodies are intricately woven into the very fabric of our culture,&#8221; said Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming &amp; Music Strategy at BET.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Bu6GMaohs_E?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>As one of the most successful male singing groups in R&amp;B, New Edition has entertained audiences for more than 40 years. The group has a cumulative 30 million records sold worldwide. The group has also separately launched the breakout careers of many of the members, including Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant, and Bell Biv DeVoe. In 2017, the group added an Executive Producer credit to its resum\u00e9 when they released the ground-breaking, acclaimed biopic The New Edition Story. Premiering on BET, the 3-night mini-series was viewed by a record 29 million unique viewers. New Edition&#8217;s &#8220;The Culture Tour&#8221; was named the #1 R&amp;B concert of 2022. Most recently they have embarked a much-anticipated residency at the Wynn Las Vegas.<\/p>\n<p>Trailblazing artist and prolific songwriter and vocalist Frankie Beverly has left an indelible mark on the world of music over his illustrious career spanning several decades. From his early days with Maze to his solo endeavors, Beverly&#8217;s distinctive voice and timeless compositions have garnered widespread acclaim, earning him a special place in the hearts of fans across the globe. Known for timeless hits such as &#8220;Golden Time of Day,&#8221; &#8220;Joy and Pain,&#8221; and the unofficial theme song for the summer that remains synonymous with Black culture, &#8220;Before I Let Go,&#8221; Frankie Beverly&#8217;s influence extends beyond the stage and has made lasting contributions to the cultural landscape.<\/p><div id=\"morty-2882471546\" class=\"morty-content_2\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><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>The &#8220;<em>55th NAACP Image Awards<\/em>&#8221; is proudly presented by this year&#8217;s incredible partners and sponsors, including Wells Fargo, Google, Bank of America, Gushers, FedEx, Airbnb, Amazon, Diageo, Denny&#8217;s, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines.<\/p>\n<p>Globally recognized as one of the most distinguished multicultural award shows, the &#8220;<em>55th NAACP Image Awards<\/em>&#8221; will continue its tradition of excellence, uplifting values that inspire equality, justice, and progressive change, and highlighting artists committed to these values.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P0CsFUeN4G8?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;<em>55th NAACP Image Awards<\/em>&#8221; will premiere LIVE on Saturday, March 16, 2024, @ 8:00 PM ET\/PT on BET and CBS. 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