Songs Of Hope: 14th Annual Event To Honor Benny Blanco, Mike Will Made-It, Sarah Aarons

Charles Sykes/Invision/AP – Barry Manilow with Clive Davis
At the the world premiere of “Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives” at Radio City Music Hall.

City of Hope, the world-renowned independent cancer research and treatment center, has announced Clive Davis, Benny Blanco, Mike Will Made-It, Marty Bandier and others taking part in the 14th annual Songs of Hope event Sept. 13 at the exclusive residence of hit-maker Alex da Kid, the KIDinaKORNER Kampus, in Sherman Oaks, Calif. 

Award presenters and recipients will include legendary music executive and record producer Clive Davis, who presents the the “Legend in Songwriting” Award to Benny Blanco and Mike Will Made-It; Sarah Aarons honored with the “Vanguard” Award presented by Marty Bandier; Electronic Arts Composer of the Year presented by Steve Schnur to James Newton Howard; and the Songs of Hope Beverly and Ben Horowitz Legacy Award presented by Zach Horowitz to international expert in leukemia, lymphoma and bone marrow transplantation, Stephen J. Forman, M.D., the Francis & Kathleen McNamara Distinguished Chair in Hematology and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation at City of Hope.

The Songs of Hope Beverly and Ben Horowitz Legacy Award will include the presentation of $100,000 to support the research of Stephen J. Forman, M.D. and his team.

Last year, Songs of Hope XIII was hosted at the Kampus for the first time, raising more than $400,000 for City of Hope.

Universal Music Publishing Group, Spotify and Warner/Chappell Music will also present awards to honorees, with more information provided closer to the event. 

 For the 14th consecutive year, the event is co-chaired by David Renzer, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Spirit Music Group; Doug Davis, Founder/Principal of The Davis Firm; Evan Lamberg, President of Universal Music Publishing Group, North America; and Steve Schnur, President of Music, Electronic Arts. 

Davis said in a statement, “As a cancer survivor, it is imperative to raise funds to further City of Hope’s compassionate patient care and groundbreaking research. This night has become one of my favorite nights in music, and I am thrilled to again co-chair Songs of Hope and this wonderful celebration of the song and the songwriter, which are often overshadowed by the recording and the artist. Songs of Hope is meaningful for me this year because I get to also work hand-in-hand with my father, Clive Davis, who will present the Clive Davis Legend In Songwriting Award to my friends Mike Will Made-It and Benny Blanco.”

 “For 14 years, Songs of Hope has brought our industry together for an evening of music that is literally lifesaving,” Schnur added. “And thanks to the ongoing support of friends and colleagues, our shared commitment to City of Hope’s vital mission is stronger than ever. This year, my co-chairs David, Doug, Evan and I invite you to join what will be an event that redefines respect, compassion and celebration.”

 This year’s music and entertainment sponsors include Spotify, Clive Davis, Sony/ATV, Electronic Arts, Universal Music Publishing Group, and Warner/Chappell Music.

Songs of Hope brings together the biggest names in music and entertainment to support City of Hope in the fight against cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. The star-studded event, silent auction and CharityBuzz.com auction raise money to support research at City of Hope. 

Prior Songs of Hope honorees and participants include Jack Antonoff, Burt Bacharach, Glen Ballard, Martin Bandier, Aloe Blacc, Colbie Caillat, The Chainsmokers, Clive Davis, Desmond Child, Natalie Cole, Gavin DeGraw, The Doobie Brothers, Jermaine Dupri, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Zach Horowitz, Max Martin, Mark Mothersbaugh, Ne-Yo, Lionel Richie, Dave Stewart, Swizz Beatz, will.i.am, Pharrell Williams, Stevie Wonder, Charli XCX, and Hans Zimmer, among others.