José González has been awarded European Border Breaker Award by The Commission of the European Union for his record "Veneer". The award goes to artists who have recorded the highest sales for a debut album within the EU, but outside their country of origin. It will be presented on January 21 at the 'Salon des Ambassade' Palais des Festival in Cannes during Midem and José González will perform and receive the award in-person. The event will also be broadcast in Europe via MTV.