Society of Singers

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The Society of Singers (established 1984) is a not for profit charitable organisation based in Los Angeles, California. According to the society's website, it exists to 'benefit the health and welfare of professional singers worldwide'. It 'works within the entertainment community to advance the vocal arts, directly supporting the future of aspiring singers'.

Ella Award

The society's premier fundraising event is the annual 'Ella Award' presentation, named for the award's first recipient, Ella Fitzgerald.

Recipients

• Ella Fitzgerald (1989)
• Frank Sinatra (1990)
• Tony Martin (1992)
• Peggy Lee (1994)
• Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme (1995)
• Lena Horne (1997)
• Rosemary Clooney (1998)
• Joe Williams (1999)
• Tony Bennett (2000)
• Julie Andrews (2001)
• Plácido Domingo (2002)
• Barry Manilow (2003)
• Celine Dion (2004)
• Elton John (2005)
• Johnny Mathis 2006)
• Gladys Knight (2007)

External links

• Official webpage of the Society of Singers

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