Taylor Swift will receive the Nashville Symphony's Harmony Award, a prize presented annually to the person who most embodies the harmonious spirit of the Nashville music community.
A spokesman for the group said that Swift's musical diversity well represents the diverse spirit of the Nashville music scene.
"From classical to country to pop, a wide variety of genres of music thrive in Nashville, and Swift embodies the all-encompassing spirit that makes our city such a uniquely special place," he said.
He added that Swift's contributions to the community made the choice a no-brainer.
"Taylor Swift is the perfect person to receive this award, because she has contributed so tremendously to promoting this amazing community of which we are all a part," he said.
The ceremony takes place December 10 during the organization's twenty-seventh annual Symphony Ball at Schermerhorn Symphony Center in downtown Music City.
Previous recipients include Dolly Parton, Trisha Yearwood and Vince Gill, among others.
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