Dionne Warwick receives Marian Anderson award

Wednesday, November 15, 2017
CENTER CITY (WPVI) -- The prestigious Marian Anderson award was awarded Tuesday night in Center City.

Singing star and New Jersey native, Dionne Warwick is this year's recipient.
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Action News had the chance to speak with Warwick ahead the ceremony at the Kimmel Center.

She said she's at a loss for words about tonight's honor.

"To be mentioned in the same breath as Marian Anderson is overwhelming," Warwick said. "It's wonderful, what can I say."

Dionne Warwick to receive Marian Anderson award

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