Lady Gaga was the first ever artist to receive the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame Contemporary Icon Award. Accoring to the Songwriters Hall Of Fame article: "The Songwriters Hall of Fame Contemporary Icon Award has been initiated in order to celebrate a songwriter-artist who has attained an iconic status in pop culture." Read full article HERE.
Lady Gaga received the Icon Award form the hands of the jazz living legend and her partner on the 'Cheek To Cheek' album, Mr. Tony Bennett.
Lady Gaga performed 'What's Up' from 4 Non Blondes at the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame Gala.
Watch Lady Gaga's acceptance speech:
Congratulations Gaga!!!
