MC Hammer is putting his name to use.

The Rapper will be hosting the 42nd Annual IEBA Conference Awards Dinner on Tuesday, October 9.

The dinner will honor and celebrate  IEBA Hall of Fame inductees: Charley Pride, Ray Pilszak and Joe LaGuardia (posthumously), the IEBA Industry Awards and the CMA SRO Awards.

David Cassidy, Peter Noone, Mike Love, Bruce Johnston, Ronnie Dunn, and Neal McCoy will be making an appearance at the dinner.   Melinda Doolittle  of American Idol fame is slated to perform at the event, as well as the Belmont University School of Music students Reid Johnson, Charles Rogers and Rayvon Owen under the direction of Henry W. Smiley.

International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) is a non-profit trade organization for live entertainment industry professionals. Founded in 1970, IEBA provides networking, showcasing and educational opportunities to strengthen relationships, foster growth and increase revenue for the live entertainment industry.