Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®), announced today that legendary songwriter and lead singer of Jamiroquai, Jay Kay, will receive the BMI President's Award at this year's BMI London Awards in recognition of his profound influence on songwriting within the music industry. The event will be returning to London's Dorchester Hotel on October 9th, 2017, and will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O'Neill and Brandon Bakshi, BMI's Executive Director, Creative for Europe & Asia.
Jay Kay joins an elite group of past honourees who have received the BMI President's award for their exemplary contributions to the art of music and have profoundly influenced the entertainment industry. Previous honourees include Kenny Chesney, P!nk, Willie Nelson, Adam Levine, Gloria & Emilio Estefan, and Toni Braxton. "It is an honour to be awarded the BMI's President's Award for 2017. People who have received this award before me have been hugely influential in the music industry" said Jay Kay "So it's a huge compliment and I am very thankful that the BMI felt I was worthy of it. I feel immensely proud to have even been nominated and I'm looking forward to a fantastic night in October." Bakshi added "Jay Kay's extraordinary creativity has carved a prolific career spanning not only three decades, but also multiple genres. As a dynamic and mesmerising performer he has entertained millions across the globe whilst continuing to add to his exceptionally diverse catalogue. We are extremely proud to award Jay Kay the BMI President's Award for his originality which has inspired generations of musicians and fans alike."Videos