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Alicia Keys To Host The 2019 GRAMMY Awards

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The 15-time GRAMMY singer-songwriter will host the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards, airing on Sunday, Feb. 10 on CBS.
Rachel Brodsky
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Jan 15, 2019 - 6:33 am

Pop/R&B legend and 15-time GRAMMY winner Alicia Keys has been announced as the host of the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards, airing on Sunday, Feb. 10 on CBS. This will be the first time Keys has been the master of ceremonies for Music's Biggest Night.

"I know what it feels like to be on that stage, and I’m going to bring that vibe and energy," said Keys in a statement. "I'm so excited to be the master of ceremonies on the biggest night in music and celebrate the creativity, power and, magic. I'm especially excited for all the incredible women nominated this year! It's going up on February 10!"

Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow echoed her sentiments, commenting, "A dynamic artist with the rare combination of groundbreaking talent and passion for her craft, Alicia Keys is the perfect choice as host for our show. Throughout her exciting career, I have watched her become a powerful force within the music industry and beyond. As an artist who speaks to the power of music for good, a role model, and a spokesperson for change, we are thrilled to have her on board for what's sure to be an unforgettable GRAMMY Awards."

"Alicia is one of those rare artists who meld true musical genius with heartfelt emotional lyrics to create a unique approach to everything she does. We have no doubt that she'll bring all of that as she guides millions of GRAMMY viewers through what we believe will be a very special show in February," said longtime GRAMMY Awards Executive Producer Ken Ehrlich.

In addition to her 15 GRAMMY wins, Keys is an accomplished actress, a New York Times best-selling author, a film, television and Broadway producer, an entrepreneur, and a remarkable force in the world of activism. Since the release of her monumental 2001 debut album, Songs In A Minor, Keys has sold more than 30 million records and built an unparalleled repertoire of hits and accomplishments.

Check out the full list of 2019 GRAMMY nominees, and watch the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m.ET / 5 p.m. PT. on CBS.

2019 GRAMMY Awards: Complete Nominations List

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Prince To Receive All-Star GRAMMY Tribute Concert Featuring Beck, Alicia Keys, John Legend And More

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The Recording Academy is honoring the legacy of the seven-time GRAMMY winner with a special celebration featuring some of music's biggest stars and Prince's most celebrated friends and collaborators
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Jan 9, 2020 - 8:28 am

This month, seven-time GRAMMY winner Prince will be honored with an all-star tribute concert in celebration of his unparalleled career and unprecedented influence on music. Presented by The Recording Academy, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS, the "Let's Go Crazy: The GRAMMY® Salute to Prince" concert will feature a lineup of all-star artists paying tribute to the eternal music legend, including GRAMMY Award-winning artists Beck, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Coldplay's Chris Martin, Juanes and many others.  The event takes place Tuesday, Jan. 28—just two days after the 62nd GRAMMY Awards—at 7:30 p.m. PT at the Los Angeles Convention Center during a live concert taping, which will broadcast on the CBS Television Network later in 2020. Tickets for the tribute concert are on sale now.

Other artists confirmed for the event include GRAMMY winners Usher, H.E.R., St. Vincent, Common, Gary Clark Jr., Foo Fighters, Earth, Wind & Fire and Mavis Staples, as well as singer-songwriter Susanna Hoffs. The night will also feature a historic joint performance by several of Prince's most celebrated musical friends and collaborators, including his GRAMMY Award-winning band The Revolution, past GRAMMY nominee Sheila E.—who, alongside Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, is a co-musical director of the special—and the Prince-formed funk band Morris Day And The Time. Additional performers for this momentous concert will be announced in the coming weeks. 

"Prince. The Purple One. His Royal Badness — regardless of how you identify him, he is indisputably one of the greatest musical virtuosos of all time," Deborah Dugan, President/CEO of the Recording Academy, said in a statement. "With his subversive attitude and commanding nature, he straddled musical genres and created electrifying music that was bursting with character. He continues to serve as an inspirational icon for artists and fans worldwide, and we are so honored to pay tribute to his legacy at this year's post-GRAMMYs special."

Prince's start in music broke grounds by successfully negotiating with Warner Bros. Records to not only let him produce his 1978 debut album, For You, but to play all 27 instruments featured on the project. In 1984, Prince achieved international fame with the release of his album and film, Purple Rain. He has more than 40 RIAA certifications, ranging from platinum to diamond. His catalog includes 19 Top 10 singles and five No. 1 hits, including the GRAMMY-winning "Kiss," as well as five chart-topping albums, including the GRAMMY-winning Purple Rain. Prince has garnered seven GRAMMY Awards, and 38 GRAMMY nominations overall, and he was presented with the Academy's President's Merit Award in 1985. In 2004, he was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and received the Icon Award at the 2013 Billboard Awards. Releasing nearly 40 studio albums, Prince has solidified his mark as one of the most influential artists of all time. 

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Alicia Keys & Splice Launch "Time Machine" Remix Contest For Chance At Official Release, Two GRAMMY Tickets & More

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Splice offers up a chance to remix the funky new song from the 15-time GRAMMY winner and 62nd GRAMMY Awards host's forthcoming album
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Dec 19, 2019 - 4:56 pm

Attention remixers: ever wanted to score an official release with a major artist and attend the GRAMMYs? Now's your chance! Music creation platform Splice has teamed up with 15-time GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter/producer Alicia Keys, and the winner not only gets considered for an official release, but also recieves two tickets to the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards (hosted by Keys) and more.

Remixers in the Splice community will have the opportunity to remix Keys' newly released “Time Machine,” the funky, futuristic single from her forthcoming seventh studio album.

In addition to the official release consideration and pair of GRAMMY tickets, the Grand Prize winner will land a call with Keys, two tickets to any Alicia Keys date on her U.S. or European tour, a cash prize of $500, and a one-year subscription to Splice Sounds. Runner-ups will receive a call with Keys, two tickets to any tour date, and a one-year subscription to Splice Sounds.

For those of you who already have your laptops out, “Time Machine” is at 106BPM and in the key of Eb minor, and you can remix the song using its official stems, which can be downloaded from Splice's website.

To enter, follow @Splice on Instagram, upload a one-minute-long video entry to your Instagram feed using the hashtag: #AliciaKeysSpliceContest by the Jan. 3 deadline. Be sure to check out the contest terms and conditions. Happy remixing!

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Alicia Keys To Return As Host Of The 62nd GRAMMY Awards

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The 2020 GRAMMY Nominations Are Coming: Here's Everything You Need To Know

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The 62nd GRAMMY Awards are just around the corner, and on Nov. 20, the world will find out who's nominated for GRAMMY Gold this year
Nate Hertweck
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Nov 18, 2019 - 11:53 am

Big news about Music's Biggest Night is on its way this week: The 62nd GRAMMY Awards nominees will be announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20 by 15-time GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter, producer, and global superstar Alicia Keys, Recording Academy President/CEO Deborah Dugan and Chair of the Board of Trustees Harvey Mason Jr. in a nominations press conference.

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Want to catch the news in real time? Here's everything you'll need to know to find out which of your favorite artists, albums, songs and more will be nominated this year. 

The Recording Academy will begin the nominees announcement at approximately 8:20 a.m. ET when Dugan and Mason Jr. reveal nominees in select categories at Studio 43 at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City. The press conference will be live streamed right here on GRAMMY.com and across the Academy's Facebook and Twitter pages.

As part of Wednesday morning's live stream, "CBS This Morning" will also simulcast additional categories live with CBS host Gayle King and Keys, who will be returning as host of the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards on Jan. 26, 2020.

The full list of nominees for the 84 categories will be released here on on GRAMMY.com immediately following the simulcast, as well as across the Recording Academy's social media platforms, and there will be additional coverage on "CBS This Morning."

Get ready for the 62nd GRAMMY Awards nominations annoucement, and follow "Recording Academy / GRAMMYs" on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Don't forget to use #GRAMMYs to join the conversation as it unfolds on Nov. 20!

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Alicia Keys To Return As Host Of The 62nd GRAMMY Awards

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Music's Biggest Night airs live on CBS on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020
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Nov 14, 2019 - 5:15 am

The Recording Academy has announced that 15-time GRAMMY winner Alicia Keys will return as host of the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards. Keys took to YouTube and social media this morning to announce the news in a video in which 61st GRAMMYs host Alicia tries to convince potential 62nd GRAMMYs host Alicia to let her come back and help with the show. The announcement comes just days before GRAMMY nominees are set to be revealed on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Last year’s ceremony, which was Keys' first hosting duty for any awards program, was met with praise from fans and critics alike. She wowed audiences with standout moments such as simultaneously playing two pianos in tribute to pianist Hazel Scott, which was a top social moment according to Facebook. She also brought the house to its feet with an uplifting opening monologue with dynamic and influential women including former first lady Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Jada Pinkett Smith. 

"At first I did think last year was a one-time thing but when the opportunity came back around there was no question about returning as host of the GRAMMY Awards. Last year was such a powerful experience for me. Not only did I feel the love in the room, but I felt it from around the world and it confirmed the healing and unifying power of music," said Keys.

"From Best New Artist recipient to GRAMMY Award host, Alicia Keys has been a beacon of artistry within the music community for more than two decades,” said Recording Academy President/CEO Deborah Dugan. "Last year was a testament to her compelling creativity and we are thrilled that she will return to the GRAMMY stage as our host. Anything can happen, you don’t want to miss it!"

The 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place in Los Angeles on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, at the STAPLES Center and will be broadcast live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Streamed live on GRAMMY.com, the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony will be held at the Microsoft Theater at 12:30 p.m. PT.

Alicia Keys To Host The 2019 GRAMMY Awards