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MARY J BLIGE: PICKS UP VOICE OF MUSIC AWARD

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Mary J. Blige was honoured with the Ascap Voice Of Music Award in LA on Monday at the 20th Anniversary Ascap Rhythm And Soul Music Awards.

Blige also shared the night's coveted Songwriter Of The Year title with Johnta Austin and Jermaine Dupri, as well as earning the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Song Award with Austin for her single 'Be Without You'.

Other honours went to Nelly's 'Grillz' claiming Top Ringtone Of The Year, while Beyonce Knowles' 'Check On It' from The Pink Panther movie OST claimed the Top Soundtrack Song Of The Year honours.

Meanwhile, Yung Joc's 'It's Goin' Down' won Top Rap Song and Sean Paul was named Reggae Artist Of The Year for the 4th year running.
Words Jamie Topham

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