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Recording Academy adds five new awards for 2023 Grammys
The Recording Academy has announced several new awards for the 2023 Grammys. This follows the addition of the Best Global Music Performance and Best Música Urbana Album awards in 2022. The five new awards are Best Spoken Word Poetry Album, Best Alternative Music Performance, Best Americana Performance, Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other […]
2022 Grammy Awards performers to include Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X and more
Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X and five other artists have been announced as performers at the 2022 Grammy Awards. This marks Eilish‘s third consecutive year performing at the award show. Other performers announced so far include Olivia Rodrigo, Jack Harlow, Brothers Osborne, Brandi Carlile and BTS. Read more: Billie Eilish, Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood, more receive Oscar […]
Mike Shinoda drops “Happy Endings” video with iann dior and UPSAHL
Last month, Mike Shinoda made history with his new single “Happy Endings” which features iann dior and UPSAHL. After its debut, Shinoda became the first major label artist to successfully launch a single through NFT Auction. All of the proceeds from the auction were donated to the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California. Now, the […]
The postponed 2021 Grammys clash with the Screen Actors Guild Awards
After various reports, the Recording Academy has officially postponed the 2021 Grammys as COVID-19 cases continue to surge. However, it looks like the now rescheduled Grammy Awards are facing a major scheduling conflict. The prestigious music awards are now happening on the same day as the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG). Read more: See Maggie […]
The 2021 Grammys are reportedly postponed over COVID-19 concerns
The 2021 Grammy Awards were set to happen on Jan. 31. However, it looks like concerns over the coronavirus pandemic have put a halt to those plans. The Recording Academy has reportedly decided to delay the awards ceremony to later this year. Read more: Did Travis Barker just confirm blink-182’s next album is on the […]
Here’s why the All-American Rejects’ return feels just like 2005
The All-American Rejects have found themselves in a similar spot to where they were 15 years ago, minus the “camera phones” and hotel bed bugs. As guitarist Nickolas Wheeler reflects on the group’s monumental Move Along era, he says it came during a “dark time” after the 2004 election. And as the group prep a […]
Recording Academy CEO put on leave after "allegation of misconduct"
New CEO of the Recording Academy Deborah Dugah has been put on administrative leave after a “formal allegation of misconduct,” just ten days before the Grammys air. Board chair Harvey Mason, Jr. is stepping in temporarily to cover the president’s role. Read more: Eminem ponders Machine Gun Kelly beef again on surprise album According to a statement […]
Leaked Grammy winners list rumor shot down by Academy
Popular music fans possibly experienced some awards season confusion yesterday when an apparently leaked list of 2019 Grammy Awards winners made the rounds on Twitter, the since-deleted tweet proffering a roll of seven Grammy winners. Alas, the proposed list was not legit, the actual Recording Academy states, a rep for which took to the internet […]
Post Malone's Grammys spot will be seasoned with Chili Peppers
Far from the depths of SoundCloud obscurity, Post Malone is tabbed to perform at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards next month. And we’re just now learning that he’ll have a whole band of collaborators on the Grammys stage with him. The Recording Academy reveals that none other than Red Hot Chili Peppers will join Posty […]
Here's why Post Malone can't win a Best New Artist Grammy
Rapper Post Malone has been disqualified from the nominations for Best New Artist at this year’s Grammy Awards after some reportedly intense discussion within the Recording Academy. Cardi B is also ineligible for the award. Read more: Snapchat tries to win back users with daily shows But why, exactly? Well, as reported by Pitchfork, disqualifying […]
The Recording Academy launches "Give The Fans Credit" campaign for digital liner notes
Those of us who remember buying C.D.s understand the value of liner notes. Those who grew up fed on files may not realize what you've been missing. Have you ever wondered who on earth is singing the background vocal of that one part of that one song? Or who, in cases of artists that do […]
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