The Otis Redding Basis to honor Jon Platt, The Peyton Anderson Basis, and Josh Rogers on the 4th Annual King of Soul Music Competition.
The Otis Redding Basis will honor Jon Platt, Chairman & CEO of Sony Music Publishing, The Peyton Anderson Basis, and Josh Rogers on the 4th Annual King of Soul Music Competition, September 12–13, 2025 in Macon, Georgia.
Honorees shall be acknowledged throughout the competition’s gala, “An Night of Respect”, on Friday, September 12 on the Macon Metropolis Auditorium.
In the present day, on Otis Redding’s birthday, the announcement furthers his legacy by celebrating leaders and organizations that embody his spirit of unity, compassion, and artistry.
Jon Platt will obtain the Otis & Zelma Redding Award of Respect, for his dedication to schooling and the humanities.
Of the honour, Platt provides “I’m deeply honored to obtain the Otis and Zelma Redding Award of Respect. The shared legacy of the Redding household represents not solely musical excellence, however integrity, generosity, and a dedication to educating future generations. The Otis Redding Heart for the Arts embodies a convention of creativity and alternative that aligns with our mission at Sony Music Publishing, and I’m past grateful for the acknowledgment.”
The Peyton Anderson Basis shall be honored with the Otis Redding III Award of Philanthropy, recognizing organizations that uplift group initiatives.
“On the Peyton Anderson Basis, we imagine in investing in our group — particularly in our younger folks, the humanities, and cultural alternatives that strengthen native vitality. The Otis Redding Basis embodies this similar imaginative and prescient by inspiring youth by means of music and the humanities, whereas enriching the cultural cloth of Macon. To be acknowledged by a corporation whose mission so carefully aligns with ours is deeply significant. We’re proud to help their work and honored to be a part of the lasting distinction they’re making.”
The late Josh Rogers, former President and CEO of NewTown Macon, shall be honored with the Otis Redding Dream Award.
Rogers was a driving drive within the revitalization of downtown Macon and performed an instrumental function within the opening of the Otis Redding Heart for the Arts.
The night will characteristic performances from the Preservation Corridor Jazz Band with particular visitors together with Lamont Landers and Yola.
Celebrations will honor Otis Redding’s legacy and profit the newly opened Otis Redding Heart for the Arts.
Jon Platt
Jon Platt is Chairman & CEO of Sony Music Publishing.
Along with his songwriter-first strategy and inclusive management model, Platt has redefined the corporate’s tradition.
Below Platt’s watch, Sony Music Publishing has strengthened each its legacy and its future, creating historic partnerships with songwriting legends like Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon, in addition to the Property of Otis Redding, and signing the subsequent era of superstars, like Olivia Rodrigo and Jack Harlow.
By his work with Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Drake, Rihanna, Pharrell Williams, Usher, Jeezy, Ludacris, Snoop, Mary Mary, and plenty of extra over a 25+ 12 months profession, Platt has elevated how R&B and hip-hop artists are revered and compensated as songwriters and has been essential in hip-hop’s progress into a world drive within the music business.
The Peyton Anderson Basis
Based in honor of journalist and philanthropist Peyton T. Anderson, The Peyton Anderson Basis has been a driving drive in supporting Macon and Center Georgia for many years.
The inspiration invests in initiatives that strengthen schooling, well being, tradition, and civic engagement.
Otis Redding Heart for the Arts
Opened in March 2025 and situated on Cotton Avenue in downtown Macon, the Otis Redding Heart for the Arts (ORCA) affords cutting-edge packages that mix music and humanities with know-how, emphasizing each the artistic and enterprise features of the music business.
All proceeds from the King of Soul Music Competition profit ORCA’s instructional mission.
Otis Redding Basis
The Otis Redding Basis is dedicated to empowering younger folks by means of music and schooling.
By supporting ORCA, the Basis continues Otis Redding’s legacy of inspiration, creativity, and alternative for future generations.
King of Soul Music Competition
The King of Soul Music Competition honors the life and legacy of Otis Redding.
By reside music, group celebration, and cultural recognition, the competition brings collectively artists and audiences to rejoice the facility of music—previous, current, and future.
For extra info, go to OtisReddingFoundation.org
