Andrew WK honoured by suicide prevention charity for his life-affirming music

Andrew WK has been named Person Of The Year by the American Association Of Suicidology.

The charity, which promotes the understanding and prevention of suicide and supports those who have been affected by it, have picked out the singer for the inaugural award for his “consistent and powerful use of positivity to improve the lives of those who read his writings, attend his lectures, and hear his music.”

WK says: “Words cannot adequately convey my astonishment at having been selected for this unique recognition.

“I’m grateful to the American Association Of Suicidology for the incredibly valuable work they’ve done for so long, and continue to do now, when it’s needed more than ever.”

President of the AAS, Julie Cerel, PhD, adds: “Andrew’s message resonates with the field of suicide prevention in that he encourages people to use their capabilities to create a life worth living.”

The award will be presented at the 51st AAS Annual Conference in Washington, DC, which will be held on April 18-21

Additional awardees at the conference will include lawmakers, researchers and mental health advocates.

WK will release his new studio album You’re Not Alone on March 2 via Sony Music and has premiered the tracks Music Is Worth Living For and Ever Again.

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Andrew WK You’re Not Alone tracklist

1. The Power Of Partying
2. Music Is Worth Living For
3. Ever Again
4. I Don’t Know Anything
5. The Feeling Of Being Alive
6. Party Mindset
7. The Party Never Dies
8. Give Up On You
9. Keep On Going
10. In Your Darkest Moments
11. The Devil’s On Your Side
12. Break The Curse
13. Total Freedom
14. Beyond Oblivion
15. Confusion And Clarity
16. You’re Not Alone

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