The fourth annual American Music Honors was held at Monmouth University's Pollack Theater, with Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Dionne Warwick, the E Street Band, and Dr. Dre. The event was part of a larger celebration of rock and roll, with Springsteen delivering speeches and jamming with the inductees. Despite the star-studded event being smaller than a regular Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, the venue's audience was smaller than expected. The honorees and guest performers all sat in the audience and mingled with the guests, creating a nostalgic vibe similar to the early Rock & Roll Hall induction ceremonies.