The ceremony happened Wednesday (Oct. 2) in Ibiza.
The honorees include three Pulitzer Prize winners.
Queens rapper Marley Marl received the honor last year.
Forrest Frank tells Billboard about his Dove Awards nominations, his music's connection with a new generation of fans and more.
Selena Gomez, Eva Longoria, Taraji P. Henson and the Farrelly Brothers are among past recipients of the Morton E. Ruderman Award.
The 58th annual awards will be held on Nov. 20, broadcasting live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on ABC.
“Thank God I Do" won song of the year. Essential Music Publishing took publisher of the year.
The legendary soul singer died 57 years ago. His music lives on.
"We went from 10 years ago, hating each other, to elevating each other," the rapper said of the country star.
This year's ceremony was held Sept. 26 in Raleigh, N.C.
