Bon Jovi Named Winner of AMA's 'Merit Award'
Following in the footsteps of other luminary figures in the music world, Bon Jovi has been named the 31st winner of the “American Music Awards” special “Award of Merit.” Tribute will be paid to Bon Jovi on the 32nd annual “American Music Awards” telecast, which airs live on ABC Television, Sunday, November 14 from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, and the band will also perform on the show.
The “Award of Merit” is presented to a member of the musical community in recognition of “outstanding contributions to the musical entertainment of the American public.” The inscription on the trophy will read: “For being the embodiment of rock music for the last 20 years, for inspiring countless musicians to follow in their footsteps and for elevating all of us with their musicianship and artistry … this year's ‘Award of Merit’ is presented to Bon Jovi, November 14, 2004.”
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