Guest Column: Memphis music depends on people willing to build something larger than themselves
The 2026 DOWD Awards ceremony will Thursday, June 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the National Civil Rights Museum. (Courtesy WYXR)
“The DOWD Award de-emphasizes industry achievement and places greater importance on commitment to our neighbors. These trailblazers show up for Memphis outside the spotlight.”
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