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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

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.

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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.

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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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Willie Nelson To Be Honored With 2019 Producers & Engineers Wing Award

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The GRAMMY-winning country legend will be honored for his many years of "artistic achievements and creative genius" during GRAMMY Week in February 2019
Ana Yglesias
GRAMMYs
Oct 30, 2018 - 6:31 am

Willie Nelson may already have many accolades and achievements to his name, including eight GRAMMY Awards, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for more. On Oct. 30 the Recording Academy's Producers & Engineers Wing announced they will be honoring Nelson during GRAMMY Week 2019 to "celebrate [his] artistic achievements and creative genius."

The P&E Wing's 12th annual celebration will take place on Feb. 6, 2019 in Los Angeles, Calif. as part of GRAMMY Week, which culminates with Music's Biggest Night, the 61st GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 10. In addition to honoring Nelson, the event also acknowledges the industry contributions of the Wing's more than 6,400 professional members.

"Each year, the Recording Academy's Producers & Engineers Wing annual GRAMMY week event honors members of the recording community who exhibit exceptional standards of integrity, creativity and sonic quality," said Maureen Droney, Managing Director of the P&E Wing. "We are thrilled to pay homage to Willie Nelson, an undeniable icon with an incomparable—and uncompromising—body of work."

Nelson is a musical force to be reckoned with, a living legend who has released more than 200 albums over his six-decade career, a true leader in outlaw country music, and the larger genre as a whole. He has made an impact in the music industry as a songwriter, performer and collaborator, and in the larger world as an author, actor and activist. He has always used his platform to speak his mind and make a positive impact on those around him, such as with Farm Aid, an annual charity concert he co-founded in 1985 to support family farmers.

To date he has won eight GRAMMYs, taking home his first at the 18th GRAMMY Awards in 1975 for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for his breakout hit "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain," from Red Headed Stranger. The album was inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame in 2002, followed by several more of Nelson's recordings. Over the years he has been recognized by the Recording Academy on multiple other occasions, receiving the President's Merit Award in 1986, the GRAMMY Legend Award in 1990 and the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000.

"Willie Nelson has inspired generations of musicians and fans, and continues to set precedents of excellence within the music community," added Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow.

In 2018 the P&E Wing honored power couple Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz. Prior honorees include Jack White, Rick Rubin, Nile Rodgers and Neil Young.

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

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Dates For 2020 And 2021 GRAMMY Awards Announced

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Plans are revealed for more of Music's Biggest Night, as the 62nd and 63rd GRAMMY Awards ceremonies will remain in Los Angeles and will return to the month January after 2019
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Oct 23, 2018 - 7:01 am

On Oct. 23 the Recording Academy and CBS announced more to look forward to, setting the date for the 62nd GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, January 26, 2020, and the 63rd GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Like the upcoming 61st GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 10, 2019, both will air live on CBS from the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

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"Our return to Los Angeles and the debut of the GRAMMY Awards in January for 2020 and 2021 should prove to be exciting for our industry and the music creators we honor," said Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow. "The Recording Academy is pleased to call Los Angeles, STAPLES Center, and CBS our partners in celebrating musical excellence, and we look forward to furthering the synergistic and successful relationship we've cultivated over the years."

"Los Angeles loves the GRAMMYs — a celebration of the artists who transform how we think about music, and the behind-the-boards talent that makes their excellence possible," said L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti. "The music industry is integral to L.A.'s economy, and reflects the spirit of the city itself: diverse, imaginative, and always ready to break new ground."

STAPLES Center and the adjacent L.A. Live have also been leaders in representing the spirit of new growth revitalizing downtown L.A. — known as "DTLA" — an accompaniment to the next three dates for Music's Biggest Night that provides crescendos and excitement of its own. Big things are ahead as the next three annual dates to honor music's best are now set in place. Mark your calendars!

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