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Disney Makes 10-Year Deal with The Recording Academy; Will Air GRAMMYS Beginning in 2027
by Josh Sharpe - October 30, 2024 Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Dana Walden and The Recording Academy® CEO Harvey Mason Jr. has announced an unprecedented new 10-year global deal for “The GRAMMYS®” to be exclusively simulcast on ABC, Hulu and Disney+ beginning in 2027 — making The Walt Disney Company the first new home for Music’... 
Living Legends Foundation to Honor Filmmaker, TV Producer and Former Record Label President Ed Eckstine
by Blair Ingenthron - September 08, 2024 The Living Legends Foundation announced Ed Eckstine as the 2024 Ray Harris Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. The awards dinner and gala will be held on October 4, 2024, at the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood, CA.... 
Bo Baskoro Releases New Single 'Tongue Tied'
by Josh Sharpe - August 09, 2024 Prolific singer-songwriter Bo Baskoro has released his newest single “Tongue Tied on all DSPs worldwide. 'Tongue Tied is about having that tangible chemistry with someone but lacking the confidence to make a move and tell them how you feel,” says Bo. Listen to it now! ... 
Recording Academy Elects 19 Leaders To Its 2024-2025 Board Of Trustees
by Josh Sharpe - June 03, 2024 The newly elected Trustees joined the Academy’s midterm Trustees to uphold the Academy's mission to serve and represent the music community at-large through its commitment to promote diversity, equity and inclusion, fight for creators' rights, protect music people in need, preserve music's history, ... 
Lil Mosey Goes Independent; Inks Deal With Cinq Music For New Project
by Michael Major - March 20, 2024 Rapper Lil Mosey is taking control of his career by going independent and signing a deal with Cinq Music for his highly anticipated new project. The signing comes ahead of the release of his highly anticipated new single, the pop alternative anthem track “Life Goes On”, from his long-awaited, curren... 
Mariah Carey And Lenny Kravitz Honored With Global Impact Award At Third Annual Recording Academy Honors Presented By The BMC
by Michael Major - February 02, 2024 The event included performances by Yolanda Adams, Babyface, Busta Rhymes, Erica Campbell, George Clinton, Davido, Andra Day, Manny Fresh, Tori Kelly, Quavo, Gabby Simone, Chad Smith, Andrew Watt, Verdine White, and Stevie Wonder, with appearances by H.E.R and Chair of the BMC, Rico Love.... 
Jordin Sparks, Rufus Wainwright & More Join GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony
by Michael Major - January 25, 2024 Acclaimed songwriter/producer, activist and current GRAMMY® nominee, Justin Tranter will host the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony®, live from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Kicking off the ceremony, the opening number will feature a performance by J. Ivy, Larkin Poe, Pentatonix, Sheila ... 
Jon Platt To Receive GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons Honor At The 2024 Pre-GRAMMY Gala
by Michael Major - December 07, 2023 Commended for his indisputable impact on the music business, Sony Music Publishing Chairman and CEO Jon Platt is the 2024 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons honoree. The Recording Academy and Clive Davis will celebrate Platt's achievements at the renowned Pre-GRAMMY Gala preceding the 66th Annual GRAMM... 
GRAMMY Nominations to Be Announced Through Livestream Next Week
by Michael Major - October 30, 2023 Recording Academy® CEO Harvey Mason jr. will be joined by GRAMMY® winners Arooj Aftab, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Jimmy Jam, Jon Bon Jovi, Samara Joy, Muni Long, Cheryl Pawelski, Kim Petras, Judith Sherman, St. Vincent, Jeff Tweedy, and “Weird Al” Yankovic, along with “CBS Mornings” Co-Hosts Gayle King,... 
MusiCares Launches Humans Of Hip Hop In Partnership With Vivid Seats
by Michael Major - June 22, 2023 The program is directed at providing resources tailored to the needs of the hip hop community nationwide with an initial focus in eight key cities including Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles/Compton, New York, Oakland, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C.... 
A GRAMMY SALUTE TO THE BEACH BOYS to Premiere in April
by Michael Major - March 14, 2023 The Beach Boys members Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, Mike Love, David Marks, and Brian Wilson are featured guests. In addition to the musical performances, the special features appearances by Drew Carey, Tom Hanks, Jimmy Jam, Elton John, Harvey Mason jr., Bruce Springsteen, and John Stamos. Performers... 
GRAMMYs To Celebrate 50 Years Of Hip Hop With Historic Segment Featuring Missy Elliot, Queen Latifah & More
by Michael Major - February 02, 2023 The performance will feature Big Boi, Busta Rhymes with Spliff Star, De La Soul, DJ Drama, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Missy Elliott, Future, GloRilla, Grandmaster Flash, Grandmaster Mele Mel & Scorpio/Ethiopian King, Ice-T, Lil Baby, Lil Wayne, The Lox, Method Man, Nelly, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, and more. ... 
Nirvana, Ma Rainey, Nile Rodgers & More to Be Honored By the GRAMMYs
by Michael Major - January 05, 2023 Bobby McFerrin, Nirvana, Ma Rainey, Nile Rodgers, Slick Rick 'The Ruler,' The Supremes, and Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson of Heart are the 2023 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipients; Henry Diltz, Ellis Marsalis and Jim Stewart are the Trustees Award recipients.... 
Peter Paterno to Be Honored By the GRAMMYs
by Michael Major - December 20, 2022 The event will honor Peter T. Paterno, Partner at King, Holmes, Paterno & Soriano, LLP, with the 2023 Entertainment Law Initiative Service Award, presented each year to an attorney who has demonstrated a commitment to advancing and supporting the music community through service. ... 
Cyndi Lauper to Perform And Present At The 65th GRAMMY Award Nominations Livestream
by Michael Major - November 14, 2022 They join previously announced presenters including past GRAMMY Award nominee Jimmie Allen, 'CBS Mornings' anchors Nate Burleson and Gayle King, past GRAMMY Award nominee and five-time Latin GRAMMY Award winner Luis Fonsi, GRAMMY Award winner and Recording Academy® Los Angeles Chapter President Ledi... 
Olivia Rodrigo, John Legend & More to Announce GRAMMY Nominations
by Michael Major - November 10, 2022 Harvey Mason jr. will be joined by Jimmie Allen, 'CBS Mornings' anchors Nate Burleson and Gayle King, Luis Fonsi, Ledisi, EGOT winner John Legend, Machine Gun Kelly, GRAMMY winner and 2023 MusiCares® Persons of the Year honoree Smokey Robinson, and three-time GRAMMY winner Olivia Rodrigo will help r... 
65th GRAMMY Awards Nominees To Be Unveiled Live From The GRAMMY Museum
by Michael Major - November 02, 2022 The annual GRAMMY Awards celebrate artistic excellence that defined the year in music. As music's only peer-recognized accolade, the Academy's membership body of music creators representing all genres and creative disciplines participate in the GRAMMY Awards voting process that determines the nomine... 
Jazz Dispensary Announces Vinyl Reissue of Johnny Hammond's Funk-Jazz Masterpiece 'Gears'
by Michael Major - October 06, 2022 Johnny Hammond’s 1975 funk-jazz masterpiece, Gears, as the latest release from Jazz Dispensary’s acclaimed Top Shelf series. Produced by Larry and Fonce Mizell, who were instrumental in the development of fusion, the keyboardist’s classic album offers a euphoric blend of jazz, soul, funk, and disco ... 
Recording Academy Elects 19 New Leaders To Its 2022-23 National Board Of Trustees
by Michael Major - June 01, 2022 Effective today, the newly elected Trustees join the Academy's midterm Trustees, including National Officers Tammy Hurt (Chair), Rico Love (Vice Chair), Om'Mas Keith (Secretary/Treasurer), and Christine Albert (Chair Emeritus) in upholding the Academy's mission to serve and represent the music commu... 
Sara Bareilles, Billy Porter & More to Honor Joni Mitchell at MusiCares Tribute Concert
by Michael Major - March 17, 2022 GRAMMY® Award-winning artists Sara Bareilles, Beck, Leon Bridges, Brandi Carlile, Lauren Daigle, Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan, Angélique Kidjo, Cyndi Lauper, Pentatonix, Billy Porter, Stephen Stills, and St. Vincent and GRAMMY Award nominees Jon Batiste, Black Pumas, Mickey Guyton, and Allison Russell... 
Recording Academy Appoints Ryan Butler As Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
by Michael Major - March 10, 2022 He is responsible for enterprise-wide diversity and inclusion efforts and ensuring the Academy's core value of diversity, equity and inclusion remains embedded throughout all aspects of the organization, including internal staff culture, Membership, Awards, Advocacy, and related programs.... 
Recording Academy Appoints Jennifer Jones To Executive Vice President Of Legal Affairs
by Michael Major - January 19, 2022 Reporting to CEO Harvey Mason jr., Jones oversees the Academy's day-to-day legal matters and is the advisor to the Academy's Board of Trustees, senior Recording Academy staff, the senior leadership of its affiliates, and other areas within the organization.... 
Trevor Noah to Return as Host of the 2022 Grammy Awards
by Michael Major - December 01, 2021 Last week, the Recording Academy revealed nominees for the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Cast recordings from the Girl From the North Country, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella, Les Miserables, and more were nominated for Best Musical Theatre album. The film adaptions of Dear Evan Hansen and In the Heig... 
Andrew Joslyn Joins Yolanda Adams on Recording Academy National Advocacy Committee
by Michael Major - November 11, 2021 Composer, orchestrator, violinist, and award-winning musical artist Andrew Joslyn will join four-time GRAMMY®-winning artist Yolanda Adams as Co-Chair of the Academy's National Advocacy Committee. Additionally, Chair of the Academy's Board of Trustees Tammy Hurt and GRAMMY-nominated artist, songwrit... 
The Recording Academy Releases 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards Show Inclusion Rider
by Michael Major - October 19, 2021 The GRAMMYs is the first major music awards show production to publicly commit to using an inclusion rider, exemplifying the Academy's leadership and ingenuity in infusing the highest standards of inclusion, belonging and representation. Read more about the new initiative now!... |
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