By Ron Wynn
NASHVILLE, TN — James Brown has long been a familiar face to sports fans as the longtime host of CBS’ “The NFL Today.” Last week The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced he will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s 45th Sports Emmys ceremony. It will take place Tuesday, May 21, at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Hall in New York.
In addition to CBS Sports’ “The NFL Today,” Brown has been host of “NFL on Fox” and “Inside the NFL.” He has also been Super Bowl host a record-setting 12 times, and won three Emmy Awards. Beyond the sports world, Brown has been a special correspondent for CBS News for over 30 years, contributing to programs like “60 Minutes” and “CBS Evening News.”
“James is a world-class talent who has had a profound impact on sports media,” said Adam Sharp, President, NATAS. “From his Super Bowl and championship game coverage, to his work on CBS Sports’ “THE NFL TODAY,” “INSIDE THE NFL,” and as a correspondent for CBS News, he has been a significant influence and a consistent presence in sports broadcasting. It is with great pleasure that we honor ‘JB’ with this Lifetime Achievement Award.”
“I am incredibly humbled by this award,” Brown said. “I know full well that it’s not as much about me as it is about all the people with whom and for whom I worked over all these years. Thank God for the blessing!”
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