May 31, 2024 00:23 AMThe American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers said Thursday that Usher will receive its Voice of the Culture Award.will add another prestigious award to his already loaded trophy case.
The honor Usher is receiving is presented to ASCAP members who have had a major influence on music and culture. The R&B superstar is an eight-time Grammy winner who recently ended a two-year Las Vegas residency, “Usher: My Way” at the Park MGM. In February, he released his first solo album in eight years, and in August is scheduled to kick off a 24-city U.S. tour titled “Past Present Future.”and included guest appearances by such stars as Alicia Keys, H.E.R., Jermaine Dupri, Lil Jon and Ludacris. His album “Confessions” has sold more than 10 million units in the U.S.