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Pharrell, Brandy, and Kirk Franklin Honored at GRAMMYs Event

12/18/2025

Summary

Pharrell Receives Award

Pharrell Williams (musician) will receive Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the fourth annual Recording Academy Honors on January 29, 2026.
Brandy Norwood (singer) and Kirk Franklin (gospel musician) will receive the Black Music Icon Award for shaping Black music.
The event will occur before the 68th GRAMMY Awards and is hosted by the Black Music Collective.
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. praised the honorees as visionaries.

Summary

GRAMMY Awards Announcement

The 2026 GRAMMY Awards will be held on February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The ceremony will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
GRAMMY Week leads up to the awards.
The Premiere Ceremony will take place on February 1 at the Peacock Theater, starting at 12:30 PM PT.
This year’s GRAMMYs will showcase highlights and exclusive content on live.GRAMMY.com throughout the year.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2021, the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award recognizes influential Black music creators, reflecting the Recording Academy's commitment to amplifying Black voices. The inaugural award was presented in 2022, with recipients including Pharrell Williams and Kirk Franklin. The 2026 GRAMMY Awards, hosted by the Black Music Collective, will continue this tradition, highlighting the significant contributions of Black artists to the music industry.

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Pharrell Receives Award

Pharrell Williams (musician) will receive Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the fourth annual Recording Academy Honors on January 29, 2026.
Brandy Norwood (singer) and Kirk Franklin (gospel musician) will receive the Black Music Icon Award for shaping Black music.
The event will occur before the 68th GRAMMY Awards and is hosted by the Black Music Collective.
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. praised the honorees as visionaries.

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