Tim McPhate is a Recording Academy/GRAMMY.com contributor.
(For a list of 54th GRAMMY Awards nominees, click here.) Music's Biggest Night, the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards, will air live from Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. In the weeks leading up to the telecast, we will take a stroll through some of the golden moments in GRAMMY history with…
(For a complete list of 11th Annual Latin GRAMMY nominees, click here.) Nominees Banda El Recodo, Chino y Nacho, ChocQuibTown, and Alejandro Fernández, as well as jazz trumpeter Chris Botti, are the latest artists added to the lineup for the 11th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards telecast, it was announced today by The Latin Recording Academy. Additionally, nominees Nelly Furtado and Mala Rodríguez…
Where would music as we know it be without the piano? The sound and versatile range of the instrument is unparalleled, evidenced by the instrument's prevalence in nearly every genre of music, including rock, pop, jazz, classical, R&B, blues, country, and even polka. In 2009 the National Piano Foundation celebrated the 10th anniversary of National Piano Month, a 30-day celebration…
To recognize the life of Florence Nightingale, the founder of the modern nursing profession and head British nurse during the Crimean War, the first National Nurses Week was observed from Oct. 11–16 in 1954, marking the 100th anniversary of Nightingale's mission to Crimea. This celebratory week was officially proclaimed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1974, and in 1981, May…
For your convenience, we've listed answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. Check back for regular updates as we continue to provide information leading up to the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards®. TICKETING PUBLICIST INFORMATION (RED CARPET & MEDIA CENTER) GRAMMY AWARDS PREMIERE CEREMONY GRAMMY AWARDS LIVE TELECAST LOCATIONS, LOGISTICS AND SECURITY MISCELLANEOUS TICKETING I represent a nominated artist. How do…
As if Niall Horan and Maren Morris' splendid studio rendition of "Seeing Blind" didn't take us by enough surprise, the power duo has gone next level with the release of a down-home unplugged video performance that's as sweet as pure sugar. <iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cKbl19xeSIQ" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> Shot on location in an intimate studio in Nashville, Tenn., "Seeing…
This coming fall, Florida Georgia Line are leaving behind their Southern roots in favor of some West Coast action. Specifically, Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard have announced their first-ever Las Vegas residency, kicking off an exclusive five-night engagement Dec. 1 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. And the "Meant To Be" country are doubling down with yodeling sensation Mason Ramsey,…
Yes, June is here. Can you feel the summer vibes kicking in? If you need some new music for motivation, GRAMMY.com has the exclusive video premiere for Pleasure P's new summery single featuring rapper Flo Rida, dance trio Black Saint and Dominican singer/songwriter Amara La Negra, "Could You Love Me." Destined to be a love anthem for summer 2018, the…
There is high praise and there is high praise. While Bob Marley & The Wailers' 1977 LP, Exodus, is universally heralded as a classic reggae opus, in 1999 Time magazine went so far as to label it the best album of the 20th century. Exodus certainly shines as one of legend Bob Marley's finest time capsules, a work that fused…
Since 2002, the Recording Academy has achieved a period of prosperity and unprecedented growth under the leadership of President/CEO Neil Portnow, positioning the organization as the world's leading society of music professionals. Today, the Recording Academy has announced that Portnow will begin preparing for a leadership transition after choosing to not seek an extension on his current contract. Throughout the…
Weezer have been in a Toto mood lately. Following last week's cover of the GRAMMY-winning "Rosanna," Rivers Cuomo & Co. have swung for the fences in tackling another Toto tune, "Africa," not only a No. 1 hit but a song science has deemed the best song ever. So, what gives? <iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/E4c7EE8_IX0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> It turns…
It's here. That's right, with Memorial Day upon us, it's time to start basking in those #summervibes. And the perfect complement for some sun and fun? It's got to be a summer concert. It just so happens that the summer 2018 touring calendar is positively stacked — whether it's hip-hop jams, pop smashes, classic rock, country fun, or hips that…
It's been nearly 30 years since Beck began his career journey, which has taken him from the anti-folk scene of New York City to winning GRAMMYs and performing on the biggest stages in the world. <iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8I1B4n_8Cto" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> At Up Close & Personal With Beck, a program presented by the Recording Academy Atlanta Chapter with…
Taylor Swift's chart dominance is anything but "Delicate." Interestingly, however, it's that exact song that has extended her stronghold on an impressive Billboard Hot 100 record. <iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tCXGJQYZ9JA" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> "Delicate," Swift's latest single from 2017's Reputation, has risen 10 places to No. 36, marking her 56th Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart,…
On the latest episode of the GRAMMY Museum's "Required Listening" podcast, you're in for a treat. Host Scott Goldman sits down with GRAMMY winner Keith Urban for a 45-minute discussion and all topics were seemingly on the table, including his earliest musical influences, his formative years in cover bands, his approach to songwriting and record making, how MusiCares played a…
It's been more than a year since Sam Hunt dropped his Top 10 hit "Body Like A Back Road." But the three-time GRAMMY nominee is back with a brand-new single just in time for summer: "Downtown's Dead." <iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f9EhU8oVvRY" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> While not as upbeat as "Body Like …," "Downtown's Dead" gives off plenty of slow-burning…
Vicky Cornell, the widow of Chris Cornell, has announced a public vigil on Friday, May 18 to mark the one-year anniversary of the passing of her late husband. The public vigil will take place at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles at 7 p.m. PT, offering fans an opportunity to attend and pay tribute to the GRAMMY winner. Vicky Cornell shared…
Another weekend of rock and roll abandon curated by the Foo Fighters? Yes, please. Following 2017's installment, which made believers out of 30,000 music fans, the Foos have announced Cal Jam 18, which promises rock and roll shenanigans with more than 20 bands across four stages coming Oct. 5–6 to San Bernardino, Calif. On Oct. 5, the lineup will feature Bridget Everett,…
Is there a destination more worthy of a road trip than Las Vegas? Go ahead and think it over, we'll wait. The truth is it's hard to argue against Sin City, especially for music fans. After all, the calendar of artist residencies just seems to keep getting bigger and better, making Vegas a perfect getaway for an unforgettable concert experience.…
What do Bette Midler, Bruce Springsteen, Garth Brooks and Shawn Mendes all have in common? Music superstars, yes. Preternaturally talented, yes. But most importantly, they each believe that the great legacy artists that came before them should get paid for their work. Seems obvious, but for recording artists and musicians that isn't always the case. Due to a quirk in…
