Esteemed GRAMMY winners are taking center stage at Songs of Hope XIII on Sept. 28, a music and entertainment event designed to raise awareness and funds to fight life-threatening diseases such as HIV/AIDS, cancer and diabetes.
GRAMMY-winning producer Max Martin will receive the Legend in Songwriting award, presented by music industry executive Clive Davis. Composer Hans Zimmer will receive the Electronic Arts Composer of The Century Award; artist/songwriter/producer Jack Antonoff will be awarded the Martin Bandier Vanguard Award; and dance/electronic music duo the Chainsmokers will receive the Pandora "Trendsetter" Award.
The music industry event, now in its 13th year, along with a silent auction and CharityBuzz.com auction, raise critical financial support for research at City of Hope, an independent research institution and cancer treatment center. Performers and presenters for the event will be announced shortly.
Past Songs of Hope honorees have included GRAMMY winners such as Burt Bacharach, Colbie Caillat, Natalie Cole, Ne-Yo, Lionel Richie, Pharrell Williams, Stevie Wonder, and Charli XCX.
