October, 2026 | Lin. Woods Inspired Media

Living Legends Foundation Celebrates 35 Years of Honoring the Architects of Black Music

The Living Legends Foundation’s 2026 honorees gathered in Atlanta for a milestone celebration marking 35 years of honoring the executives, innovators and cultural architects behind Black music and entertainment. Pictured (L–R): Walt Reeder Jr., Janice Cotton, Troy Brown, Louis Carr, Kenny Smoov, James McMillan, Esq., Phylicia Fant, Tim Reid, Juliette Jones, Ted Lucas, Greg Street, Ralph McDaniels, Gary Guidry, Shahida Mausi and Shelby Joyner. Representing leadership across live entertainment, radio, recorded music, advocacy, entrepreneurship and media, the 2026 class reflected the breadth of influence and legacy the Foundation has championed for more than three decades. The 35th Anniversary Awards Dinner & Gala was held October 2, 2026, in Atlanta. Photo Credit: Eclipse Content /Arnold Turner & John Washington 4 LLF (Courtesy of LLF/FrontPageFirm/JL Media PR)

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