Sony Music Publishing Chairman and CEO, Jon Platt will be presented with a GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons award for his undeniable impact on the music industry. The Recording Academy and Clive Davis will honour Platt's accomplishments at the prestigious Pre-GRAMMY Gala on Saturday, February 3, 2024, the evening before the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
"One of the most influential figures in the industry, Jon has consistently set the bar for leadership in music," said Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy. “His ongoing commitment to equity, his dedication to quality, and his advocacy for artists across all crafts and genres have been an inspiration to music leaders everywhere. We look forward to an incredible evening dedicated to honouring his incredible impact.”
“Jon Platt is one of the music industry’s most illustrious leaders and I am thrilled that he will be this year’s Salute to Industry Icons honoree,” said Clive Davis. “Jon’s longtime trailblazing commitment to supporting songwriters across the music spectrum as well as his staunch dedication to advocacy, diversity and equality in the music business are exemplary. Artists and the industry at large are fortunate to have his insight and passion at the helm.”
Jon Platt is Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), the number one global music publisher. Since his appointment in 2019, Platt has worked to revitalize the company’s Songwriters First mission for the 21st century, emphasizing service and transparency at every level, prioritizing equity, and reshaping the company’s administration services.
During Platt’s tenure, Sony Music Publishing has strengthened both its legacy and its future, creating historic partnerships with songwriting legends like Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon and Ashley Gorley, signing the next generation of superstars like Olivia Rodrigo, Jack Harlow, Latto, Anitta, Central Cee, Kane Brown, and the Kid LAROI, and delivering opportunities for DIY creators through a landmark deal with BeatStars.
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