Awards/Honors Archives - The Industry Cosign

Chaka Khan to Receive Classic Soul Honor at 2026 Soul Train Awards

Chaka Khan Will Be Celebrated for her Impact on Soul and R&B

Caribbean Music Awards Will Premiere on YouTube, October 25, 2026

The global premiere follows the Caribbean Music Awards’ first Elite Weekend Experience in Trinidad & Tobago

Elmiene Named as Next Breakthrough Artist by Amazon Music

Amazon Music welcomes British-Sudanese singer-songwriter Elmiene as their next breakthrough artist

Lisane Basquiat Named to EBONY Power 100

Lisane Basquiat is honored with her sister, Jeanine Heriveaux, in the Artists in Residence category for their work as co-administrators of the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat

Common Awarded the 2026 Artist Impact Award

SAG-AFTRA and SoundExchange presented Common with the 2026 Artist Impact Award at an intimate luncheon

Chance The Rapper’s ‘Coloring Book’ Earns 11 New RIAA Certifications

Chance the Rapper has earned 11 new RIAA certifications from his landmark mixtape Coloring Book

The Caribbean Music Awards Will Honor Shyne, Calypso Rose, Alan Cavé, Patra on September 19, 2026

The Fourth Annual Caribbean Music Awards, is taking place Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago

First Caribbean Music Awards Elite Weekend Experience Will Take Place September 18-20, 2026, in Trinidad & Tobago

The move to Trinidad & Tobago marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Caribbean Music Awards

Anthony Anderson Being Honored at 26th Annual Harold & Carole Pump Foundation Celebrity Dinner

“I am truly honored to be recognized by the Harold & Carole Pump Foundation and to be part of an evening that brings together people who are passionate about giving back,” said Anthony Anderson

Atlanta’s Inaugural Black Music Week Wraps Up Despite FIFA Interruption

The Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony was unexpectedly postponed after FIFA-related site preparations restricted access to the venue during Atlanta’s inaugural Black Music Week

Reel Works ChangeMakers Gala Honors Patina Miller, Tsigie White

Patina Miller and Tsigie White will be honored at the 2026 Reel Works ChangeMakers Gala on May 20 in New York City

Kirk Franklin Honored With SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award

“I’m truly grateful for this honor,” said Kirk Franklin. “I’m humbled to be included in the Hall of Fame, and I share this moment with everyone who’s supported gospel music and kept the message moving forward.