Folk singer and activist Judy Collins has been selected for the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Eugene O'Neill American Irish writers and artists, Inc. (AIM & A). Organization co-founder and president of TJ English, said: "Few American artists have had a career in popular music is exceptional and iconic as Judy Collins From the beginning of 1960 with his role in the emergence of the phenomenon of popular music and through the rock n roll 'and. disorders cultural explosion of the late 60's and early 70's, Judy's voice pristine and beautiful songs were clear and gave hope of a generation. has maintained the same level art ever since. "Having been informed of his selection for the award, Collins said:" I am delighted and honored to have been given this wonderful award is named after the great Eugene O'Neill. always believed in my heart, I I am first and foremost a storyteller from a long line of Irish storytellers and ballad singers. This is a great tribute to be mentioned along with O'Neill, I am happy to be there to receive the award. "Malachy McCourt, actor, author, AIM and a friend co-director and staff of Collins in late 1960, he said, 'Judy sings like an angel, but the strength of an iron worker. His career has been like a beacon of light, although "as opposed to over a full life" experience of tragedy and despair. "This is the fourth Eugene O'Neill Life Achievement Award to be given to previous recipients, author William Kennedy, the actor Brian Dennehy and Charlotte Moore and Ciaran O'Reilly, who founded the Irish Repertory Theatre in New York.
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