SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE NILE RODGERS FEATURED IN SEASON FINALE OF FRONT AND CENTER
Front and Center, Public Televisionโs critically acclaimed concert series, will air the finale of its star studded eighth season on March 9th. The episode features highlights from Nile Rodgersโ induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, performances of โWe Are Familyโ and โLe Freak,โ as well as insightful storytelling about his songwriting process and an intimate performance from the McKittrick Hotel in New York City.
“Nile is respected and admired by his fans and peers alike not only for his multi-/cross-genre music, but also for his curiosity and eagerness to discover the next new wave of music,โ said SHOF President and CEO Linda Moran. “It is most fitting that Nile kick off our new partnership with Front and Center as there is no one better than Nile Rodgers to get the message across loud and clear, with unbridled passion and extreme eloquence, thatย it all begins with a song!โ
โItโs an honour to partner with The Songwriters Hall of Fame and Nile Rodgers as part of the Front and Center seriesโ said Executive Producer Don Maggi. ย โNileโs show reinforces why heโs a musical pioneer and member of the Songwriterโs Hall of Fame.ย His passion, talent and unique ability to tell a story is on full display in this episode.ย It was our pleasure to work with Nile, Linda Moran and her team at the Songwriters Hall of Fame. ย We lookย forward to additional shows in 2018.โ
Among music legends, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Nile Rodgers is truly exceptional. He amplifies his legacy as a multiple GRAMMY-winning composer, producer, arranger and guitarist by constantly traversing new musical terrain and successfully expanding the boundaries of popular music. As the co-founder of CHIC, Rodgers pioneered a musical language that generated chart-topping hits like โLe Freak,โ sparked the advent of hip-hop with โGood Timesโ. ย Hisย work in the CHIC Organization and his productions for artists like David Bowie, Diana Ross and Madonna have sold over 300 million albums and 50 million singles worldwide while his innovative, trendsetting collaborations with Daftย Punk, Avicii, Sigala, Disclosure and Sam Smith reflect the vanguard of contemporary music.
Season eight of Front and Center boasted an all new line-up of Grammy Award winners, Billboard chart toppers, CMA Awards winners, and emerging artists.ย The 10 new episodes included intimate performances from Liam Gallagher, Mike + the Mechanics, Beth Hart, Sheryl Crow, Seal, Jack Johnson, and Nile Rodgers as well as Miranda Lambert, Clint Black and a twin bill featuring Kane Brown and Luke Combs, as part of Front and Centerโs ongoing partnership with the Country Music Association and the CMA Songwriters Series presented by U.S. Bank.ย All air dates and times are available here.
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