Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Living Legends Gala in Atlanta

The Living Legends Foundation celebrated its 32nd anniversary by honoring the iconic songwriting and production duo Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis with the Ray Harris Lifetime Achievement Award in Atlanta, recognizing their profound influence on R&B, pop, and dance music over four decades. Known for producing hits for artists like Janet Jackson and Usher, the duo reflected on their journey and the significance of receiving an award named after Ray Harris, who was instrumental in launching their early career. The gala also highlighted several other industry figures and celebrated six female executive trailblazers. During the event, Rolling Out magazine presented Jam and Lewis with a commemorative cover, symbolizing their ongoing cultural impact. Their work, including sixteen number one Billboard Hot 100 singles, has shaped contemporary music and earned them multiple Grammy Awards and induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Overall, the celebration underscored their legacy as pioneers and architects of modern music, with Atlanta playing a significant role in their career development.