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Bruno Mars' TV Special: "24K Magic Live At The Apollo"

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No stranger to primetime, Mars announces concert special from Harlem's historic Apollo Theater to air on CBS in November
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Sep 12, 2017 - 12:16 pm

Bruno Mars has been converting skeptics with his electrifying live performances on stages small and large for nearly his entire life. Now for the first time, the GRAMMY-winner gets his own TV Special on CBS this November.

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"Bruno Mars: 24K Magic Live At The Apollo" will feature Mars with his backing band the Hooligans performing at Harlem's historic Apollo theatre, with an apparent twist. Instead of taking the stage, Mars and his band will perform from atop the venue's iconic marquee.According to Rolling Stone, the special also promises to feature the singer walking the streets of Harlem, "visiting, singing and entertaining locals in exciting, intimate, must-see moments."

Taping for the special will continue in the weeks to come, and "24K Magic Live At The Apollo" airs Nov. 29 on CBS.

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2019 GRAMMYs Full Show Viewer's Guide: Where Can You Watch Music's Biggest Night?

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Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! From the red carpet to backstage and beyond, here are seven ways to maximize your GRAMMY Awards experience on Feb. 10
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Feb 4, 2019 - 10:58 am

Get ready... Music's Biggest Night is almost here! The 2019 GRAMMYs, hosted by 15-time GRAMMY winner Alicia Keys, airs live this Sunday, Feb. 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT on CBS. Here are seven more ways to catch all the action from your favorite performers, presenters, nominees and winners at the 61st GRAMMY Awards.

2019 GRAMMYs Viewers Guide

1. Catch The Premiere Ceremony

Kick off GRAMMY Sunday, Feb. 10, by kicking back and streaming the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony right here on GRAMMY.com. Starting at 3:30 p.m. ET/ 2:30 p.m. CT, host Shaggy will lead us through the festivities, with all-star presenters such as Lzzy Hale and Questlove handing out the first GRAMMY Awards of the day and can't-miss performances by Ángela Aguilar,  Natalia Lafourcade,  Sofi Tukker and more.

2. Walk The Red Carpet

What—or should we say who—will music's biggest stars be wearing on this year's GRAMMYs? Find out in real time as we stream all the red carpet arrivals and exclusive interviews live from Los Angeles right here on GRAMMY.com at 5:00 p.m. ET/ 4:00 p.m. CT. 

3. Go Backstage With An All-Access

While you watch, be sure to boot up your second screen experience by visiting GRAMMY.com during the show for live buzz from on-the-ground, show-stopping performances, exclusive backstage access, and more. You can also keep track of all the winners with our real-time leaderboard and hear from the winners themselves in interviews, acceptance speeches and more.

4. Get Interactive With Google Voice And GRAMMY Chatbot

Looking for a more interactive way to enjoy the 61st GRAMMY Awards? We've got you covered. Try out our next-level chatbot on Facebook Messenger for a fun, smart and truly personalized GRAMMY experience. Or try our hands-free Google Voice programming by simple saying, "Hey Google, talk to GRAMMYs." You and your friends can test out your music trivia chops in a variety of era- and genre-themed categories to find out who's the biggest music buff.

5. And The GRAMMY Goes To… Your Inbox

Want all the highlights delivered to your email inbox after the show? Sign up to Stay Connected for the GRAMMY.com newsletter to receive a special edition blast with the best-of-the-best from the 2019 GRAMMYs, the perfect crash course for your Monday water cooler convos.

6. Six Degrees Of GRAMMY Gold

Ever wonder how your favorite artists are connected? Take a spin on GRAMMYconnect for an AI fan experience to explore your favorite artists’ link together. GRAMMYconnect uses IBM Watson to analyze more than 14 million articles and bios and news articles on 19,000 GRAMMY-nominated artists, discovering and visualizing the many ways they are all connected. Go ahead, give it a try!

7. Be A Social Butterfly

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube for up-to-the-minute info and insight on all things 2019 GRAMMYs. See you on Sunday!

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Bruno Mars, Cardi B & More Added To 2018 GRAMMYs Performance Lineup

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Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, Kesha, SZA, Alessia Cara, Khalid, and Logic among additional nominees added to Music's Biggest Night on Jan. 28 in New York
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Jan 10, 2018 - 6:30 am

Music's Biggest Night just got bigger as the Recording Academy announced additional acts to perform on the 60th GRAMMY Awards. Performers added to the lineup are current nominees Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, Kesha, Bruno Mars with Cardi B, and SZA.

Additionally, first-time GRAMMY nominees Alessia Cara, Khalid and Logic will take the stage with a group of suicide attempt and loss survivors selected by the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in a special performance delivering an important message.

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Previously announced performers are Childish Gambino, Lady Gaga, Little Big Town, Patti LuPone, P!nk, and Ben Platt.

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60th GRAMMY Awards Performers

Five-time GRAMMY winner Mars is up for Album Of The Year and Best R&B Album for 24K Magic, as well as Record Of The Year for "24K Magic" and Song Of The Year, Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song for "That's What I Like."

Making her GRAMMY debut, Cardi B currently has two nominations for her song "Bodak Yellow" for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song. Also performing on the GRAMMY stage for the first time, Kesha earned two nominations: Best Pop Solo Performance for "Praying" and Best Pop Vocal Album for Rainbow.

Current three-time GRAMMY nominees Fonsi and Yankee are up for Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their smash hit "Despacito," featuring Justin Bieber.

Five-time nominee Khalid is up for Best New Artist, Song Of The Year and Best Music Video for "1-800-273-8255," Best R&B Song for "Location" and Best Urban Contemporary Album for his debut American Teen. Cara has four nominations this year, including Best New Artist, Song Of The Year and Best Music Video for "1-800-273-8255," and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her collaboration with Zedd on "Stay." Logic has two nominations Song Of The Year and Best Music Video "1-800-273-8255."

Also taking the stage for the first time, SZA has five nominations this year: Best New Artist, Best R&B Performance for "The Weekend," Best R&B Song for "Supermodel," Best Urban Contemporary Album for Ctrl, and Best Rap/Sung Performance for "Love Galore."

Hosted by award-winning television personality and performer James Corden, the 60th GRAMMY Awards will air live from Madison Square Garden in New York City, on 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.