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Kenzie Reminds Us To Take A Deep Breath With "Exhale" | Press Play

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The emerging pop singer shares a special performance of her upbeat yet soothing new song
Nate Hertweck
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Jul 23, 2020 - 12:47 pm

"In such challenging times, we wanted to create an up-tempo song that lets people relax, take a deep breath, have fun and exhale," says Pittsburgh, Pa., native Kenzie about her aptly titled song "Exhale."

Kenzie Says Relax With "Exhale" | Press Play

In the latest edition of Press Play At Home, Kenzie performs a stripped down version of "Exhale," which was produced by Ojivolta and the Monsters & Strangerz and features nine-time GRAMMY nominee Sia. 

As an influential rising Gen Z star with a still-blossoming music career she counts her collaboration with Sia on the song as a major accomplishiment. Kenzie cites Sia as one of her musical mentors along with Billie Eilish and Lennon Stella,

Watch her perform "Exhale" from home in the latest edition of Press Play, and keep your eyes and ears open for Kenzie's new EP, which is set to be released soon.

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Gian Marco Takes You Home To Peru With "Hoy" For Press Play

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Gian Marco Takes You Home To Peru With "Hoy" For Press Play

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Three-time Latin GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter Gian Marco reflects on the feeling he gets when he returns to his native country in this exclusive and infectious performance from his home
Nate Hertweck
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Jul 16, 2020 - 12:33 pm

Today, more than usual, music can trasport us from the solitude of our homes to anywhere around the world. With "Hoy," prolific Peruvian singer/songwriter Gian Marco does exactly that, bringing along on his journey to Peru from the comfort of his (and our) own home in the latest edition of GRAMMY.com's Press Play At Home.

Gian Marco Travels To Peru With "Hoy" | Press Play

Marco count his eclectic influences as everyone from the the Beatles, Billy Joel, Journey, Sting and Charly García to Mozart. It should come as little surprise Marco comes from very musical parents, as his mother María Regina Alcóver Ureta is a successful actress and singer and his late father Javier Óscar Florencio Zignago Viñas aka Joe Danova, was a composer and singer. 

With big dreams in his heart, Marco moved to the U.S. and his music career took off. GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY-winning singer Gloria Estefan made a hit out of "Hoy" when she recorded it for her 2003 album, Unwrapped. The song climbed all the way to the top of the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks charts and showed up on several other charts across Latin America. 

Marco released his own version of "Hoy" on his 2008 album, Desde Adentro. Throughout his incredible career, he's penned hits for artists such as Alejandro Fernández, Marc Anthony, Carlos Rivera, Jon Secada, Mandy Moore and more. 

In 2020, the Peruvian musical giant is celebrating his 30th anniversary of making music, and it's clear he has plenty more music in him to share. So sit back and make the most of today by enjoying "Hoy" from Press Play At Home.

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Jessie Woo Brings The Haitian "Vacation" Vibes For Press Play At Home

 

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Brett Eldredge Comes Home To "Paris Illinois" For Press Play

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Watch the country star relive childhood memories of his hometown in an intimate performance of the final song on his new album, 'Sunday Drive'
Nate Hertweck
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Aug 6, 2020 - 1:23 pm

Country singer/songwriter Brett Eldredge released his fifth studio albium, Sunday Drive, last month. Inspired by the '70s music of Billy Joel, Elton John and Bob Dylan, the album's rootsy feel culminates with a nostalgic ode to the star's hometown with "Paris Illinois." 

Brett Eldredge Sings "Paris Illinois" | Press Play

Take a trip back home with Eldredge In the latest episode of Press Play At Home, where he croons from the empty gymnasium bleachers and takes us through some of his most vivid childhood memories in this simple, soulful song.

"Paris Illinois" was co-written by Eldredge, Ian Fitchuk and Daniel Tashian. The trio appeared recently as part of the GRAMMY Museum's July lineup of digital content, discussing the making of Sunday Drive, which Fitchuck and Tashian co-produced. 

Fittingly (and impressively), Eldredge recorded the vocal for "Paris Illinois" in just one take. The song recounts vivid, detailed imagery and memories of his childhood hometown, where as a kid the future country singer would perform big-band music with CD backing tracks in small cafés.

Enjoy Eldredge's emotional, stripped-down performance above and stay tuned for more exclusive original performances from Press Play right here on GRAMMY.com.

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Jessie Woo Brings The Haitian "Vacation" Vibes For Press Play At Home

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For the latest edition of GRAMMY.com's Press Play At Home video series, the Miami-based songstress brings us on a much needed vacation with a rooftop performance of the breezy track
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
Jul 9, 2020 - 1:02 pm

"I'm up in the club / But I'm looking for something. / I don't know what it is / But I know it's one thing / I can't waste the night away on nothing," Haitian-American singer/host/comedian Jessie Woo sings on "Vacation."

For the latest edition of GRAMMY.com's Press Play At Home video series (watch below!), the Miami-based songstress brings us on a much needed vacation with a rooftop performance of the breezy track.

Jessie Woo Sings "Vacation" | Press Play

"No fake friends, only day one b****es / I've been waiting all day for / One night vacation," she continues in the chorus, invoking a celebratory, fun night out with friends we've certainly all missed over the months of quarantine.

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"Vacation" is from Woo's 2019 debut EP, Moods Of A Cancer, and is a nod to her Haitian roots, featuring lyrics in Haiti's official language, Kreyòl. The vibrant music video was filmed in Haiti, with scenic aerial views from the Citadelle, a 19th Century fortress.

She first came into the spotlight by organically growing a big social media following, building a supportive community of women, the Seesters, on Instagram, and with hosting spots for BET, Twitter and more. Music is an important part of who she is, as she's been singing and playing drums since a young age and grew up in a musical family.

Watch: Durand Bernarr Unleashes "Melody" For Press Play At Home

Woo sites Whitney Houston, Shania Twain and Celine Dion as her all-time favorite singers, and with confident lyrics, warm vocals and fierce energy, she is already channeling that big diva energy.

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Durand Bernarr Unleashes "Melody" For Press Play At Home

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The talented singer/songwriter and Erykah Badu protégé invites you into his home for this special performance
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Jun 25, 2020 - 11:12 am

Durand Bernarr's Incorporates musical flavors inspirations from everywhere from gospel to music theater, Rick James to Erykah Badu, creating a sound and a style all his own.

Durand Bernarr Performs "Melody" | Press Play

In the latest edition of the Recording Academy's Press Play At Home series, Bernarr delivers a stripped-down performance of "Melody," sizzling with style, swaggar, and soaring vocal riffs that show off his range and charisma as an artist.  

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, and based in Los Angeles, Bernarr worked GRAMMY-winning band Earth, Wind & Fire when he was just 16 years old. He counts his performance at Coachella 2011 as a career highlight, and he's performed extensively as a back-up singer for Badu and worked with the likes of The Internet, Anderson .Paak and Teedra Moses. 

Bernarr released his debut EP, Sound Check, in 2016. His forthcoming album DUR& featuring Ari Lennox and Kaytranada is due out summer 2020.

Learn more about what's influenced Bernarr's unique sound and experience his head-spinning vocal range in the video above.

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MAX Asks The Lover's Big Question On "Love Me Less" For Press Play At Home