Maxwell and Keri Hilson walked away with top honors at Friday’s 41st Annual NAACP Image Awards, airing Live! on FOX. Picking up awards stemming from “Blacksummers’night” and “In A Perfect World, Maxwell and Hilson are joined by fellow music award winners The Black Eyed Peas, Mary Mary, Bebe and Cece Winans, Mary J Blige, and Whitney Houston. Maxwell, earning an award for Outstanding Male Artist, thanked fans for support during his acceptance speech amidst a standing ovation from the crowd and cheers from fans in the audience. Keri Hilson, picking up one of the first first awards of the night, walked away with Outstanding New Artist after performing “Guantanamera” with Wyclef Jean and Carlos Santana. Mary J. Blige ended the night with two trophies. While not present, Blige won awards for Outstanding Album and Outstanding Female Artist. (see full music related winners list below). In addition to the awards, the 41st Annual NAACP Image Awards featured performances from John Legend, The Roots, and Jill Scott. The 41st Annual NAACP Image Awards were hosted by Anika Noni Rose and Hill Harper, airing on FOX from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. NAACP Image Award Winners (2010, Music) List: Outstanding New Artist — Keri Hilson (Mosley Music Group/Zone 4, Inc./Interscope Records) Outstanding Male Artist — Maxwell (Columbia Records) Outstanding Female Artist — Mary J. Blige (Matriarch/Geffen) Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration — The Black Eyed Peas (Interscope Records) Outstanding Jazz Album — âHe and Sheâ â Wynton Marsalis (Blue Note Records) Outstanding Gospel Album â (Traditional or Contemporary) — âStillâ â BeBe & CeCe Winans (B & C Records) Outstanding World Music Album — âBlack Presidentâ â Sila and the Afrofunk Experience (Visila Records) Outstanding Music Video — âI Look To Youâ â Whitney Houston (Arista Records) Outstanding Song — âGod In Meâ â Mary Mary (ColumbiaRecords) Outstanding Album — “Stronger With Each Tearâ â Mary J. Blige (Matriarch/Geffen)
The NAACP Image Awards are an annual celebration of excellence in film, television, music and literature among people of color. This year’s awards show was a star-studded event with Maxwell and Keri Hilson taking home the top honors. From inspiring speeches to glamorous red carpet looks, this year’s awards were filled with memorable moments that will have viewers talking for days to come.
Celebrating its 51st anniversary, the 2020 NAACP Image Awards brought together some of the most talented artists from across various industries. Fans were treated to electrifying performances by Ciara, Trey Songz and many more. The night also featured heartfelt acceptance speeches from both Maxwell and Keri Hilson as they accepted their prestigious awards for Outstanding Male Artist and Outstanding Female Artist respectively.
Host Anthony Anderson kept things lively throughout the evening, bringing his signature wit and charm to each moment on stage. As always, the stars didn’t disappoint when it came time for them to take their turn on the red carpet either – making sure all eyes were on them as they made their grand entrance into the venue!
Overview Of The Event
The 45th NAACP Image Awards were held on February 22, 2020. The event honored outstanding individuals and organizations for their work in promoting diversity and social justice within the entertainment industry. Hosted by Anthony Anderson, this year’s show saw some big winners across various categories such as music, television, film, and literature.
Kerry Hilson took home four awards including Outstanding Song for her hit single “Pretty Girl Rock” while Maxwell earned a total of three honors in the R&B category. Other notable wins included Ava DuVernay who was awarded the President’s Award and John Legend who won Entertainer Of The Year.
Overall, it was an exciting night that celebrated hardworking artists and advocates of change in Hollywood. With so many inspiring moments to remember, it is clear that the message of inclusion and representation was heard loud and clear at this year’s celebration.
Notable Award Recipients
The 45th NAACP Image Awards saw a wide range of talent honored for their work in promoting diversity and social justice. Among the biggest winners was R&B singer Maxwell, who took home three awards including Outstanding Male Artist. His wins were followed closely by fellow musician Kerry Hilson, who earned four honors – most notably Outstanding Song for her hit single “Pretty Girl Rock”.
Ava DuVernay was awarded the President’s Award for her many accomplishments within the entertainment industry, while John Legend earned Entertainer Of The Year after releasing numerous chart-topping singles throughout 2019. Overall, it was an inspiring night that celebrated these diverse individuals as they continue to champion change and representation in Hollywood.
It goes without saying that this year’s ceremony highlighted some truly remarkable people whose dedication to creating a more inclusive atmosphere in the entertainment business is admirable. From music artists to film directors, each honoree has established themselves as bold advocates for progress within their respective industries – making waves that will surely be felt long into the future.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it was a star-studded night at the NAACP Image Awards. The event honored those who have made an impact in the entertainment industry and celebrated their work that has positively impacted African American culture. Maxwell and Keri Hilson were each honored with awards for their powerful contributions to music.
The celebration of this year’s honorees is especially noteworthy given the history of the NAACP Image Awards. Since its inception fifty years ago, these awards have been recognizing individuals who are making strides in advancing our vision of equality and justice for all people regardless of race or ethnicity. It’s inspiring to see so many talented artists being recognized for their hard work and dedication to creating positive change through artistry and activism.
Ultimately, we should use moments such as this one to reflect on how far we’ve come along our journey towards achieving true equality and justice for everyone. We should celebrate the accomplishments of amazing individuals like Maxwell and Keri Hilson while also continuing to strive towards a brighter future – one where everyone can live free from discrimination no matter what color they are. Congratulations again to this year’s winners!
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