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Isley Brothers, Eurythmics, Lana Del Rey collaborator Rick Nowels and Motown great William "Mickey" Stevenson also recognized
Pop star takes home Contemporary Icon Award, while Halsey accepts Hal David Starlight Award at 50th annual induction ceremony
"The 2019 slate of inductees represents diversity and unity across genres and gender, highlighting our dedicated mission to honor music creators who have enriched our lives," Nile Rodgers says
"I'm pretty sure I'm still the only president to listen to Jay Z's music in the Oval Office," former president says
Chic's Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards and "Wild Thing" writer Chip Taylor also to be celebrated
Other nominees include Ray Davies, John Mellencamp, Heart
Curtis Mayfield, Brian Wilson, james Taylor, James Brown, and two Eagles to be recognized for songwriting
