January 29, 2025
The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music at Monmouth University has announced its 2025 American Music Honors recipients. In alphabetical order by last name, they are:
Joe Ely - "known as one of the pioneers of progressive country and an early purveyor of what is now Americana" (award scheduled to be presented by Bruce Springsteen)
John Fogerty - "best known for being the singer, songwriter, and frontman for the legendary band Creedence Clearwater Revival. His hits include 'Proud Mary,' 'Fortunate Son,' and 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain.'” (award scheduled to be presented by Bruce Springsteen)
Emmylou Harris - "one of country music’s greatest voices, whose contributions to country have set the bar for so many of today’s female artists" (award scheduled to be presented by Patti Scialfa)
Tom Morello - "has made his mark on modern rock with Rage Against the Machine, The Nightwatchman, and even as an occasional member of The E Street Band" (award scheduled to be presented by Nils Lofgren)
Smokey Robinson - "artist, songwriter, producer... one of the architects of the famed ‘60s Motown Sound/the Sound of Young America with classics as 'The Tracks of My Tears,' 'Tears of a Clown,' and 'You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me'” (award scheduled to be presented by Stevie Van Zandt)
“This year’s honorees represent a cross-section of American music,” said the Archives/Center's Founding Executive Director, Robert Santelli. “Rock, Americana, soul, and country are all represented by some of the most important artists from each of the genres. We are most excited to honor them and welcome them into the American Music Center family.”
The 3rd Annual American Music Honors will take place in Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Once again, Stevie Van Zandt’s Disciples of Soul will serve as the evening’s house band.
A limited number of tickets will go on sale to the public on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 12:00 pm EDT. Ticket information will be available on the Archives’ website here. For more information/general questions, please email awards@springsteenarchives.org or phone 732-571-3512.