Inspired by his love for music and the power it has to change lives, Grammy® Award-Nominated Rendezvous Music Recording Artist Jonathan Butler is teaming up with world famous guitar company D'Angelico Guitars to present their custom-made instruments to musicians of all ages committed to excellence in their craft.

"It's important to keep music education alive at any age," said Butler. "Music has the power to transcend hardships and generations. It allows the voiceless to create their own song, their own narrative, and it provides a source of solace and inspiration all in one. D'Angelico Guitars are generous in partnering with us to give their incredible instruments to musicians across the country that are committed to music education and preservation."

Recipients of the guitars include the Gospel Music Association's GMA Academy, W.O. Smith Music School, Praise Charts, HBCU school students, and church musicians. The dream guitars will be presented to recipients in October, including at events hosted by Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards on Oct. 11 and the W.O. Smith Music School in Nashville, Tennessee, where Butler is speaking to students.

"Music Education is extremely close to our hearts," says Brenden Cohen, CEO of D'Angelico Guitars. "We are honored to be a part of philanthropic opportunities such as these. Schools that uphold the importance of music education and inspire the youth deserve access to the best resources, and we are proud to provide our instruments."

With a genuine and immense philanthropic heart, Butler actively supports causes he is passionate about including the Still Hope Foundation which equips single mothers with parenting tools that will enable them to become self-sufficient leaders of their households, The Grammy Foundation which cultivates the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture, and initiatives that encourage and equip musicians committed to excellence in their craft.

As a youth growing up in South Africa that followed his dreams and became a worldwide musical success, Butler stands as a beacon of hope of just what can be achieved if you put your mind to it. 

Hands-on wherever he happens to be in the world, Butler is as passionate and committed to encouraging musicians to be persistent their craft as he is about his own music. In partnership with D'Angelico Guitars, he will recognize and honor musicians and students across the country that are committed to this same ambition and goal.

For more information, visit Butler's official website, Facebook, and Twitter.