A sponsor of the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame, BMI celebrated its family of songwriters inducted at this year’s ceremony on February 17, 2022.
The legendary BMI songwriters who received this esteemed honor include Snoop Dogg, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Donald Lawrence, Yolanda Adams, Tyler Perry and the late Ray Charles. Music fans and industry executives gathered outside the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame location in downtown Atlanta to celebrate The Crown Jewel of Excellence™ Induction Ceremony, followed by a celebration brunch and phenomenal performances. As a joint venture by the Black American Music Association and the Georgia Entertainment Caucus, the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame seeks to acknowledge, preserve, respect and inspire the Black creative community.
BMI congratulates all of this year’s esteemed honorees and salute their extraordinary achievements.
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 17: Donald Lawrence attends the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame Crown Jewel of Excellence Induction Ceremony and Celebration Brunch on February 17, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images for the Black Music & Entertainment Walk Of Fame)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 17: Geovanni Brewer attends the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame Crown Jewel of Excellence Induction Ceremony and Celebration Brunch on February 17, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images for Black Music & Entertainment Walk Of Fame)
BeBe Winans and BMI’s VP, Creative, Atlanta Catherine Brewton on stage at the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame Crown Jewel of Excellence Induction Ceremony and Celebration Brunch on February 17, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo Credit: Prince Williams/ATLpics)
