Second Annual American Music Honorees Announced

Written By Mike Greenblatt

PHOTO: Dion

Dion, John Mellencamp, Jackson Browne and Mavis Staples will be feted April 24 by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music in the Pollak Theatre on the campus of Monmouth University in West Long Branch. Founding Executive Director Bob Santelli said, “[we are] proud to honor these musically, culturally and politically important artists. All four artists have contributed mightily to the American music canon and have demonstrated how the power of song can act as an agent for positive change in our country.” Stevie Van Zandt’s Disciples of Soul will be the house band. Award presenters include Bruce Springsteen, Van Zandt, Darlene Love and Jon Landau.

Monmouth University President Patrick Leahy said, “[we’re] proud to host this year’s American Music Honors and to welcome to our campus John Mellencamp, Jackson Browne, Dion and Mavis Staples. These artists represent the best qualities of American music and together demonstrate why [music] is one of our most precious cultural resources.”

For tickets and more information: https://springsteenarchives.org

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Mike Greenblatt

MIKE GREENBLATT has been writing for Goldmine magazine and New Jersey's Aquarian Weekly for more than 35 years. His writing subjects fill the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

He's interviewed Joe Cocker, Graham Nash, David Crosby, Carlos Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Johnny Cash, and members of The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. He was 18 when he attended Woodstock in 1969.

In addition to writing about music, Greenblatt has worked on publicity campaigns for The Animals, Pat Benatar, Johnny Winter, Tommy James and Richard Branson, among others. He is currently the editor of The Jersey Sound.

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