Phil Collins to Receive Johnny Mercer Award

Phil Collins will receive the Johnny Mercer Award at the 2010 Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony June 17 at the Marriott Marquis in New York, according to a report in Variety.

Collins, who rose to fame with the group Genesis in the 1970s, has written such hits as “In the Air Tonight,” “Against All Odds,” and “Two Hearts.” He wrote the music for the Disney animated film Tarzan, winning a Golden Globe for “You’ll Be In My Heart,” and composed additional songs for the Broadway stage adaptation of the movie. In addition to his work as singer and songwriter, he has worked as an actor, appearing in such films as Tommy and Hook.

In addition to the presentation of the Mercer Award, the ceremony will feature the induction of Leonard Cohen, David Foster, Johnny Mandel and the members of Earth, Wind & Fire into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.