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2019 GRAMMY Awards To Air Feb. 10, 2019, From Los Angeles

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GRAMMY season will kick off Dec. 5 when nominees are revealed and culminate on Music's Biggest Night
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Jul 17, 2018 - 11:53 am

UPDATE: See the full list of 61st GRAMMY Nominations

GRAMMY season will be here before we know it, and now's the time to mark your calendars. On July 17, the Recording Academy announced all the dates you'll want to know. First and foremost, the 61st GRAMMY Awards, Music's Biggest Night, will be broadcast live from Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Nominations for the 61st GRAMMYs will be announced in all 84 categories on Dec. 5, which includes recordings released between Oct. 1, 2017, and Sept. 30, 2018.

Jan 29, 2018 – 9:16 am

60th GRAMMYs: What You Didn't See On TV

In the week leading up to Music's Biggest Night, we take time out to honor the many facets of our music community. GRAMMY Week will officially kick off Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, with the annual Producers & Engineers Wing GRAMMY Week celebration. We'll celebrate music education on Feb. 7 with the Music Educator Award presentation and the concert GRAMMY In The Schools Live!

On Feb. 8, we'll recognize the lawyers who help make our work as musicians possible at the Entertainment Law Initiative Event & Scholarship Presentation and recognize a music industry icon for their philanthropic efforts during the MusiCares Person of the Year gala later that evening. Feb. 9 is all about celebrating the 61st GRAMMYs with the GRAMMY Nominees Reception. The evening also includes Clive Davis' and the Recording Academy's Pre-GRAMMY Gala.

Jan 28, 2018 – 12:00 pm

See What Happened At The 2018 Pre-GRAMMY Gala

To cap off the week, on Feb. 10 the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony will honor GRAMMY winners in more than 70 categories shortly before the telecast. Following the 61st GRAMMY Awards show and broadcast, it's time to let loose with the official GRAMMY Celebration after party.

"We are delighted to host the world's premier music event back in our hometown and look forward to celebrating the remarkable musical contributions made by songwriters, producers, engineers, mixers, and recording artists," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy. "As always, GRAMMY season will kick off with a series of events that showcase various genres of music, educational programs, and our charitable initiatives. We look forward to working with our Los Angeles partners to produce some remarkable and unforgettable events."

So mark your calendars and buckle up, because we're in for an exciting new GRAMMY season in just a few short months. And if you're curious about how the GRAMMY Awards voting process works, we've got you covered here. For a full list of 61st GRAMMY Awards dates, including voting deadlines, you can check that out over here.

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Cher Readies ABBA Cover Album Following 'Mamma Mia' Sequel

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The GRAMMY-winning sensation is already planning to reprise her role in the musical sequel
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Jul 17, 2018 - 2:43 pm

What could possibly be more exciting than Cher playing a role in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again? An album full of the GRAMMY winner covering ABBA songs, that's what.

During an episode of the "Today Show," Cher not only spoke about her role in the film sequel, but she also dropped a big hint that she had recorded an entire cover album of the Swedish band's biggest hits. Apparently recording her song in the Mamma Mia musical extravaganza was so much fun, the "Dancing Queen" needed a little more disco in her life. 

"After I did 'Fernando,' I thought it would really be fun to do an album of ABBA songs, so I did!" she said in the segment. "It's not what you think of when you think ABBA, 'cause I did it in a different way."

In Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Cher plays Ruby Sheridan, grandmother to Sophie (Amanda Syfried) and mother to Donna (Meryl Streep). As Sophie spends the film looking into her mother's storied past during her own pregnancy, Cher's character waltzes into the party where she and Andy Garcia drop an unforgettable rendition of "Fernando."

While it's unclear when Cher might release her ABBA masterpiece, you can catch her on the big screen while Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is in theaters, starting July 20.

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2019 Outlaw Country Cruise With Margo Price, Lucinda Williams & More

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Looking for a country-style getaway at sea? Join more than 30 acts aboard this cruise to the Bahamas next year
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Apr 18, 2018 - 4:00 pm

While country music is often associated with places like Nashville, Tenn., or Austin, Texas, there's no reason the genre can't bust out of its Midwest boundaries and set sail to places like the Bahamas. If you hop aboard the 2019 Outlaw Country Cruise, that's exactly where you'll find yourself.

On April 18, Sixthman and Renegade Circus, the companies behind the Outlaw Country Cruise experience, announced the full lineup for next year's edition of the popular country- and Americana-themed cruise. It features 35 artists, including Drive-By Truckers, Margo Price, Lucinda Williams, Bobby Bare, Steve Earle & The Dukes, the Flatlanders, Nikki Lane, Old 97's, Shooter Jennings, and Elizabeth Cook, among others.

In addition to unforgettable live music, the cruise will also provide "special collaborations, artist-hosted activities, [their] signature SiriusXM Sessions at Sea (hosted by some of your favorite Outlaw Country hosts), and more."

The Outlaw Country Cruise will set sail for the fourth time on the Norwegian Pearl from Tampa, Fla., to Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau in the Bahamas. The ship will depart Jan. 27, 2019, and return Feb. 1.

If you're ready to take your love of country music to the high seas, pre-sale tickets are available via the cruise's website, with general admission opening on May 4.

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Listen To Select Category GRAMMY Nominees With Apple Music

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Apple Music has teamed up with the Recording Academy to create a playlist that features all of the nominees from select GRAMMY categories. Get the playlist here
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
Dec 9, 2018 - 9:01 am

By now you're all caught up on the nominees for the 61st GRAMMY Awards, and you probably know that the 2019 GRAMMY nominees album is now available for pre-order. But what if you don’t want to wait to listen to all your favorite nominees? Well, Apple Music's got you covered! 

Apple Music has teamed up with the Recording Academy to create a playlist that features a wide variety of nominees—yes, Cardi B, Shawn Mendes, Kacey Musgraves, Childish Gambino and more.

The playlist includes nominees from Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Best New Artist.

On Dec. 7, CBS, Apple Music and the Recording Academy announced the nominations for the 61st GRAMMY Award Show with Apple Music host Zane Lowe, GRAMMY winner Alessia Cara, Shawn Mendes and Janelle Monáe.

Listen to the playlist here, and don't forget to tune in to CBS Feb. 10 to catch all your favorite nominees under one roof.

While you listen to the playlist, read about what it takes to earn a nomination, and, if you're up for it, you can also vote for who you think will get voted Best Pop Vocal Album.

2019 GRAMMY Awards: Complete Nominations List

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What's The Difference? GRAMMY For Album vs. Record Of The Year Explained

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If you don't know, now you know—here's the lowdown on two of music's most well-known yet often-confused terms, especially as they pertain to the GRAMMY Awards
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Dec 9, 2018 - 9:01 am

How many albums are in your record collection? You see, confusion between the terms "album" and "record" are nothing new, as vinyl albums and vinyl records are often called “records”—but this terminology has roots in the history of both.

In the early days of vinyl, a 45-rpm (meaning "revolutions per minute") disc would hold one recording on each side, with an "A-side” —usually the hit single—and a "B-side," meaning a second single, outtake or sleeper hit.

Later, when long-playing records came around at 33 1/3-rpm, more music could be stored on each side because the rotation speed was slower, and "tracks" were born. A series of recorded songs, or tracks, could now fit on a single vinyl and make it an album.

Makes sense? Good! Now let's see how this applies to two GRAMMY Award categories in the General Field: Album Of The Year and Record Of The Year…

Album Of The Year, Explained

Fast-forward to today, when music is enjoyed in a multitude of formats: So, what makes an album eligible for the Album Of The Year category of the GRAMMY Awards? According the Recording Academy official Awards Department guidelines, recordings must contain at least five different tracks and a total playing time of 15 minutes or a total playing time of at least 30 minutes with no minimum track requirement.

Jan 28, 2018 – 10:50 pm

Watch: Bruno Mars Wins Album Of The Year

Voters in this category are expected to consider the quality and artistry of the collection of tracks as a whole, and this GRAMMY is awarded to any artist, featured artist, songwriter of new material, producer, recording engineer, mixer, and mastering engineer with at least 33 percent playing time of the album. For example, last year at the 60th GRAMMY Awards, Bruno Mars' 24K Magic won Album Of The Year.

Record Of The Year, Explained

On the other hand, the Record Of The Year category awards a single track and recognizes the artist’s performance as well as the overall contributions of the producer(s), recording engineer(s), and/or mixer(s), and mastering engineer(s). Bonus points if you read up on how this category is distinguished from Song Of The Year (hint: Song Of The Year is a Songwriter(s) Award…).

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Whitney Houston Wins Record Of The Year

For example, at the 59th GRAMMY Awards, Adele's mega-hit "Hello" won Record Of The Year. Her album 25 also won Album Of The Year, but "Hello," being an individual track on that album, was eligible and victorious for Record Of The Year.

In both cases, with Album Of The Year and Record Of The Year, recordings must be released in the proper eligibility period and available to the public as stand-alone purchases or audio-only streams, although exceptions are made for opera and music video/film.

For further information on the contrast between these formats, the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame is filled with both, clearly labeled. For more helpful information on the GRAMMY Awards process, including key dates, a process overview and FAQs, head over to GRAMMY101.com.

See The Full List Of Nominees For The 61st GRAMMY Awards