A big congrats to Lil Nas X, who on June 16th will be receiving a major career award.

The Hal David Starlight Award, from The Songwriters Hall of Fame!

 

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The Hal David Starlight Award “recognizes gifted young songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry via their original songs”. – Variety

 

Previous artists who have received the award include: Drake, Taylor Swift, Halsey, Ed Sheeran, John Legend, and Alicia Keys.

“Lil Nas X is someone we are very proud to award the Hal David Starlight Award to. He has demonstrated how powerful great songs are, with ‘Old Town Road’ and ‘Montero’ dominating the charts almost every day for the last three years. If you’re lucky enough to be alive at this time, you know exactly who Lil Nas X is and he’s an incredible and inspirational person for every one of his communities as well.” – Nile Rodgers (from 70’s group CHIC)

 

See the full list of Songwriters Hall of Fame 2022 inductees here:

https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/songwriters-hall-of-fame-2022-induction-awards-gala-date-1235040137/

 

For the finishing touch, here are some Lil Nas X fun facts!

Lil Nas X’s real name is Montero Lamar Hill. His stage name is a nod to rapper Nas.

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Lil Nas X attended university for one year before dropping out to create music, while also working at a Six Flags Theme Park.

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Lil Nas X is the current record holder for a song (Old Town Road) remaining at number one for 15 weeks as an openly gay artist, beating Elton John’s “Candle in The Wind”.

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Lil Nas X has two Bernese mountain dogs named Seven, and Nine.

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