The ASCAP Foundation honored superstar singer-songwriter-recording artist John Mellencamp with its Champion Award during the twelfth annual Awards Reception, held Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at The Allen Room, Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. The prestigious award was presented to Mr. Mellencamp in recognition of his outstanding use of music in the service of humanity. The invitation-only event also honored a wide variety of Scholarship and Award recipients, all of whom benefit from The ASCAP Foundation’s programs.
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