Usher to Receive Honorary Doctorate from Berklee College of Music

BEVERLY HILLS, CA. March 12, 2023: Usher at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center. Picture: Paul Smith-Featureflash

By: Adonis Armstrong

Berklee College of Music has announced that they will be awarding an honorary doctorate to Usher at their 2023 commencement ceremony. The award recognizes Usher's significant contributions to the music industry as a singer, songwriter, producer, and philanthropist. The recipients of honorary doctorates this year will be honored for their significant contributions to the fields of music and philanthropy. The ceremony will take place in Boston, Massachusetts on May 13th.

Berklee College of Music will present honorary Doctor of Music degrees to @Usher, @Roberta_Flack, and @SonaJobarteh at our 2023 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 13 at @AgganisArena. #berkleegrad2023 https://t.co/58tWgMefkj

— Berklee College of Music (@BerkleeCollege) April 19, 2023

Usher has been a prominent figure in the music industry for over two decades. He has sold over 75 million records worldwide, won numerous awards, and has been recognized for his impact on the industry by being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Joining him in this years class is Roberta Flack, who has won four Grammy Awards, and Sona Jorbarteh, one of the best Kora musicians in the world, will all be given honorary doctorates in music. Everyone will have the chance to speak to the graduating class of 2023.

Berklee College of Music is known for its rigorous music education programs and has produced many successful musicians, including Quincy Jones, Esperanza Spalding, and John Mayer. Other musicians to achieve this award from Berklee College are Duke Ellington, Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, B.B. King, Joni Mitchell, Chaka Khan, Willie Nelson, Missy Elliott, Ringo Starr, Gloria Estefan, and John Legend. The college awards honorary doctorates to individuals who have made significant contributions to the music industry and have inspired others through their work.

The awarding of an honorary doctorate to Usher is a confirmation to his impact on the music industry and his dedication to using his platform to create none stop heat. It serves as inspiration to aspiring musicians the importance of anything can be achieved with dedication.

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