December 14, 2003

News, Country, Important, Recording Academy Honors

Frances Preston Among NY Heroes

BMI President and CEO Frances Preston was among the honorees last night (12/11) at the New York Heroes Awards held at the Roosevelt Hotel. The annual gala, sponsored by BMI and presented by the New York Chapter of the Recording Academy, honored Preston along with BMI songwriter/artists Daryl Hall and John Oates, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, and Nile Rodgers, as well as Rub�n Blades and Timbaland, who received the Chapter's first IMPACT Award.

Pictured showing off their New York Heroes Awards are show host/songwriter/actor Dominic Chianese, Nile Rodgers, John Oates, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Timbaland, Frances Preston, Rub�n Blades and Daryl Hall

Country music icon Willie Nelson presented Preston with the prestigious award, commenting that "Frances is always my hero." Nelson also gave a stellar performance of his classic, "Always On My Mind," in her honor.

The New York Heroes Awards recognize special individuals who have made significant contributions to the New York music community and the community at large. Through this celebration, funds are raised to support the New York Recording Academy Heroes Education Program. This important cultural initiative enables the New York Chapter to award scholarships to deserving high school and college students, and to provide professional development workshops and seminars for Chapter members, other recording industry professionals, and for those who aspire to a career in music.

In this story: Dominic Chianese, Barry Mann, Willie Nelson, Frances Preston, Cynthia Weil

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