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More honors and awards follow for Sir Elton John who is all set to receive BRITs Icon award for his lifetime achievement.

Brit Awards organizers have launched a new annual honor to commemorate the feat and deeds of iconic musician. 66-year-old English singer-songwriter Elton John has been considered as the first icon to be felicitated with BRITs Icon award.

The award will be handed out to Sir John during the inaugural ceremony, due in September. The event will showcase some of his career best songs.

"It's a tremendous honor and a real thrill for me to have my work acknowledged in this way, and I'm really looking forward to participating in what promises to be a very special occasion," the highly honored Elton John quipped.

AW: Suchorita Dutta