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Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis to Receive Vanguard Award at The Guitar Center Music Foundation Gala & Benefit Concert
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis will receive the Vanguard Award at The Guitar Center Music Foundation's fourth annual Gala and Benefit Concert, which will take place on Sept. 11 at The Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. The pair, who have written and produced dozens of hits for such artists as Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey, have won five Grammy Awards, including producer of the year (non-classical) in 1987. They will be honored for their support of music education. The gala will also honor sound mixer John McBride with the Lifetime Achievement Award. McBride is the owner of Blackbird Studio, just outside of Nashville, which he opened in 2002, and institutional director of The Blackbird Academy, which he opened in 2013. John is married to, and works with, country star Martina McBride, a four-time winner of the CMA Award for female vocalist of the year. More from Billboard Lessons From the Best: What Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Have Learned Through 40 Years in the Biz Shakira Announces Two More Dates in Mexico, Extending Record to 28 Bruce Springsteen Reflects on 'Painful Days' Depicted in Upcoming Biopic 'Deliver Me From Nowhere' The gala aims to raise awareness and funds for the foundation's mission to support musicians and music education. In addition, the event will honor firefighters and first responders who battled the Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year. Additional efforts will be made to fund the Guitar Center Music Foundation Disaster Relief Program which aids musicians impacted by the L.A. wildfires to assist in replacing instruments and gear, and offers resources. Adam Blackstone will serve as musical supervisor for the event. Blackstone won a Primetime Emmy in 2022 as music director of The Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Starring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent. He won a Grammy earlier this year for his work on Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen, which was voted best musical theater album. The event is produced by the Guitar Center Music Foundation board of directors with Angelia Shepperd from ABS Collective, and with technical production by Nick Urbom from Big Push Media Group. For more information on the organization, visit the Guitar Center Foundation's site. To buy tickets, which start at $500, go here. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Black America Web
07-06-2025
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The Hitmaker Behind A Generation of Sound: Celebrating Jimmy Jam With A List Of His Hits
Source: Michael Buckner / Getty We celebrate the birthday of musical mastermind Jimmy Jam today (June 6). As one-half of the legendary songwriting and production duo Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis , his influence spans generations, genres, and Grammy wins. Check out a gallery of his hits inside to celebrate the legend's new year. The 66-year-old music icon was born James Samuel Harris III, whose legendary sound has shaped R&B and pop music for over four decades. From Minneapolis roots to global acclaim, Jimmy Jam's musical genius has delivered timeless anthems, many of which remain fixtures on radio and playlists today. Jimmy Jam first made waves as a member of The Time , a band that emerged under Prince's wing during the 1980s Minneapolis funk explosion. But it was his behind-the-scenes brilliance with Terry Lewis that earned the duo a permanent place in music history. Together, they've written and produced over 40 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, with a signature sound defined by lush synths, layered harmonies, and deep emotional resonance. Their most prolific and groundbreaking partnership was with Janet Jackson , transforming her from a young talent into a global superstar. Their 1986 collaboration on Control marked a bold new chapter in pop music and women's empowerment. In 2022, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame , a fitting tribute to their trailblazing careers and enduring cultural impact. Jimmy Jam's sound has been the heartbeat of countless memories, from club nights to quiet car rides. As he celebrates another trip around the sun, fans and artists alike salute the maestro whose pen and production forever changed the soundtrack of our to the entertainment legend, who's music transcends time. Happy Birthday, Jimmy Jam! Check out a few of Jimmy Jam's biggest hits below: The Hitmaker Behind A Generation of Sound: Celebrating Jimmy Jam With A List Of His Hits was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
