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AYE TEA ELLE HONORS RECOGNIZES GRAMMY-WINNING SONGWRITER PRODUCER TROY TAYLOR WITH PRESIDENTIAL AWARD
(Atlanta, GA)
On October 11th, Aye Tea Elle Honors will pay tribute to the Grammy award-winning producer, Troy Taylor. Taylor will be presented with a presidential commendation from the office of US President Joe Biden, alongside receiving the prestigious Aye Tea Elle HONORS award. The event will gather Atlanta’s influential musicians and thought leaders to commemorate Taylor’s outstanding music, art, and philanthropy contributions.
WHAT: Aye Tea Elle HONORS was created to highlight and celebrate local living legends in community leadership, music, and various creative expressions. Conceived by Jovan Dais, a renowned singer/songwriter and restaurateur, this initiative aims to acknowledge and reward individuals who have significantly enriched Atlanta’s vibrant entertainment history. Situated in the heart of College Park, just a few minutes away from Hartsfield-Jackson, the world’s largest airport, Aye Tea Elle provides an upscale experience for its patrons, featuring a baby grand piano and a live band pit. Aye Tea Elle represents a cultural fusion of refined dining and a profound appreciation for the arts. Its menu showcases distinctive interpretations of Southern cuisine crafted by an award-winning chef, complemented by the inventive concoctions of one of the most sought-after mixologists in the Southeast. Guests can anticipate exquisitely presented meals paired with signature cocktails.
WHO: Three-time Grammy Award-winning producer Troy Taylor, who has been in the business for three decades, is concerned about the state of R&B music. The CEO of Songbook Entertainment has had a stellar career and has not only produced such classic artists as the late Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin but also Boyz II Men, Trey Songz, Tyrese, and more.
Most recently, he’s produced singles on Jacquees, YK Osiris, and Elijah Blake’s new projects, bringing their talents to light. The super producer, who grew up in New Haven, Ct., and now lives in Atlanta, hails from a musical family, and through a meeting with a Motown executive was offered an opportunity to showcase his talents. Two of his songs wound up on Boyz II Men’s debut album, “CooleyHighHarmony,” and as they say, the rest was history. But although Taylor has worked with some of music’s biggest and brightest stars, his association with Trey Songz has been an ongoing impactful musical collaboration that has lasted for well over a decade.
