Daft Punk on GRAMMY red carpet

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60th GRAMMY Awards: Watch New "They Said" Campaign Spot

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The second TV spot for the "Long Live Music" campaign celebrates the bold artists who dispel misconceptions, break molds, and buck the system
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Dec 11, 2017 - 3:42 pm

The Recording Academy and TBWA\Chiat\Day LA have launched the second TV spot in their "Long Live Music" campaign celebrating the 60th GRAMMY Awards. Titled "They Said," the latest spot highlights the artists who have pushed the envelope, innovated without relent and changed music forever.

The new spot chronicles a wide array of artists who proved the naysayers of the world wrong by finding a way to rise above opposition and never settling for the ordinary.

From Jay-Z and Daft Punk, to Alabama Shakes and Bruno Mars, these artists crushed convention and proved critics wrong with their era-defining, imitation-defying musical statements on their way to winning GRAMMY gold.

"They Said" follows the premier spot, "Critics," which debuted Nov. 27 in celebration of artists who defied convention to leave an indelible mark on popular culture.

The 60th GRAMMY Awards will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York on Jan. 28, 2018, airing live on CBS from 7:30–11 p.m. ET/4:30–8 p.m. PT.

Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar

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Kendrick Lamar, Sam Smith & More To Perform At 2018 GRAMMYs

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U2, Elton John and Miley Cyrus also among artists added to the lineup of performers for Music's Biggest Night; tune in to the 60th GRAMMYs on Jan. 28 on CBS
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Jan 17, 2018 - 6:30 am

The Recording Academy has expanded its lineup for the 60th GRAMMY Awards in a big way, adding current nominee Kendrick Lamar plus performances by GRAMMY winners Sam Smith and U2.

In addition, Miley Cyrus will take the stage with GRAMMY winner Elton John to perform one of his classic hits just two days ahead of the taping of "Elton John: I'm Still Standing — A GRAMMY Salute," a TV tribute concert celebrating the music and legacy of John and his longtime writing partner, Bernie Taupin.

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Seven-time GRAMMY winner Lamar earned seven nominations this year, including Record Of The Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video for "HUMBLE."; Album Of The Year and Best Rap Album for DAMN.; and Best Rap/Sung Performance for "LOYALTY.," featuring Rihanna.

Previously announced GRAMMY performers include Alessia Cara, Cardi B, Childish Gambino, Daddy Yankee, Luis Fonsi, Kesha, Khalid, Lady Gaga, Little Big Town, Logic, Patti LuPone, Bruno Mars, P!nk, Ben Platt, and SZA.

Childish Gambino
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Hosted by award-winning TV personality/performer James Corden, the 60th GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast live from Madison Square Garden in New York on CBS on Sunday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT.

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What's Your New Year's Music Resolution?

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The New Year means a new you — how will you let music deeper into your life in 2018?
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Jan 1, 2018 - 12:05 am

Each new year, millions of people make resolutions to be their best selves, put their past bad habits behind them and improve their lives. But why not make your resolution a musical one?

When the holiday parties are over, the confetti is swept up, and school and work resume, it's time to get back to work and make the most of 2018. The good news? Music can help!

From mastering an instrument to learning more about the craft and history of music, to supporting musicians through live shows, we want to know: What's your New Year's music resolution for 2018?

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What's The Difference? GRAMMY Record Of The Year Vs. Song Of The Year

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Ever wondered what distinguishes these two GRAMMY categories? Find out once and for all here
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Dec 26, 2017 - 10:41 am

Since the dawn of time, or at least since the 1st Annual GRAMMY Awards, casual music fans and uninitiated industry professionals alike have seemingly pondered the same GRAMMY question: What is the difference between Record Of The Year and Song Of The Year categories?

Adele wins Record Of The Year GRAMMY

If you've wondered this yourself, fear not, for you have arrived at the answer.

Simply put, Record Of The Year deals with a specific recording of a song and recognizes the artists, producers and engineers who contribute to that recording, while Song Of The Year deals with the composition of a song and recognizes the songwriters who wrote the song. That's it in a nutshell!

To dig a little deeper, let's look at the definition of each category, who it includes, and some recent examples.

Record Of The Year, Explained

The Record Of The Year GRAMMY goes to the artist(s), producer(s), and engineer(s) involved in crafting the specific recording (hence "record") of a song. For example, the winner at the 57th GRAMMY Awards for Record Of The Year was "Stay With Me (Darkchild Version)" by Sam Smith. As the primary artist, Sam Smith received a GRAMMY, as did the three producers (including Rodney Jerkins a.k.a. "Darkchild) and the four engineers who worked on the recording, including those properly credited for recording, mixing, and mastering the record.

Sam Smith Wins Record Of The Year

Song Of The Year, Explained

The Song Of The Year award, on the other hand, goes to the songwriter(s) (hence "song) of new material (not including sampled or interpolated material) of a song. For example, at the 44th GRAMMY Awards, the winner of Song Of The Year was "Fallin'" by Alicia Keys, and as the sole writer of the song, Keys received the GRAMMY. For this reason, Song Of The Year is referred to as a songwriter's award, one of several across the 84 categories that recognize the songwriter.

"Fallin'" Wins Song Of The Year

Does that clear things up a bit? Hopefully, it does.

The Recording Academy strives to award excellence in many facets of the music creation process, thus necessitating the distinction between the year's best recording and its best song composition.

For bonus points, let's look at one more example from the 59th GRAMMY Awards. The GRAMMY for Record Of The Year went to "Hello" by Adele, earning GRAMMY gold for Adele as the artist as well as producer Greg Kurstin and the eight engineers who worked on the record. The GRAMMY for Song Of The Year also went to "Hello" — however, only the songwriters, Adele and Greg Kurstin, received the Song Of The Year GRAMMY.

So now, when you're watching the 60th GRAMMY Awards live on CBS Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT, you'll be able to dazzle your friends with your insider knowledge. For a rundown of this year's nominees in both of these major categories, check out our Record Of The Year and Song Of The Year roundups.

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'2018 GRAMMY Nominees' Album: Pre-Order Now

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24th edition of the best-selling series to feature music by top nominees from the 60th GRAMMY Awards; pre-order the album to enter a chance to attend Music's Biggest Night
Brian Haack
GRAMMYs
Nov 20, 2017 - 6:30 am

The 2018 GRAMMY Nominees Album commemorating the 60th GRAMMY Awards is officially set for release on Jan. 12, 2018.

Featuring music from the nominees in consideration for the 60th GRAMMY Awards, the album will be compiled by the Recording Academy in partnership with RCA Records.

The album will be available for pre-order starting on Black Friday, Nov. 24, during the Recording Academy’s "GRAMMYs Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special" on CBS, starting at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Music fans can log on to 2018grammyalbum.com to secure their pre-order, and also enter for a chance to win a trip for two to the 60th GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Proceed from the album sales with benefit the charitable efforts of the GRAMMY Museum and MusiCares.

"We are pleased to partner with RCA Records to showcase a unique collection of GRAMMY-nominated tracks on one album," said Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow in a statement. "This is always a rewarding project for the Academy, as we not only offer one lucky winner a chance to attend the 60th GRAMMY Awards in New York City, but we also donate a portion of album sales to music education programs and music people in need through MusiCares and the GRAMMY Museum.”

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