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Music Festivals 2018: Kirk Franklin To Host Exodus Music & Arts Fest

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First-of-its-kind gospel festival to debut over Memorial Day weekend in 2018 and feature two stages of performers
Tim McPhate
GRAMMYs
Dec 1, 2017 - 8:06 am

He's a 12-time GRAMMY winner with a deep-rooted passion for gospel music. So who better than to host and headline the first Exodus Music & Arts Festival than Kirk Franklin?

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Taking place at Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Dallas over Memorial Day 2018 weekend, this new festival promises to be a spiritual-based music fan's dream. The fest will feature gospel choirs and two stages with a stacked lineup of performances by not only Franklin but the likes of fellow GRAMMY winners Marvin Sapp, Tamela Mann, and Tye Tribbett, with more to be announced.

"I don't believe anyone loves gospel music more than I do on this planet," said Franklin, who was among the artists taking part in the recent "GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends" PBS special. "The level of talent, skill set and spirit makes it a genre that others have taken their cues from since a young Mahalia Jackson entered the scene decades ago. But the genre has never owned a spot in the pantheon of music festivals that have global behemoths like Coachella or Essence until now!

"It will deliver a weekend of performances, collaborations, humor, and hope that will only be curated at Exodus. Memorial Day weekend you will discover. The wait was well worth it!”

Tickets for the inaugural Exodus Music & Arts Festival are on sale now.

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Rap Gospel: 'Snoop Dogg Presents Bible Of Love'

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The Long Beach rapper makes an artistic inroad for gospel
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Mar 28, 2018 - 4:31 pm

Released March 16, Snoop Dogg Presents Bible Of Love lets us see Snoop Dogg in another new musical persona, one some might compare to his tour of reggae as Snoop Lion on his 2012 album Reincarnated. While gospel might seem far afield from gangsta rap and reggae, as the hook goes in lead single "Words Are Few," featuring B-Slade: "Church all my life."

With 32 tracks and a host of guest artists, Snoop even steps back and gives his guests the spotlight for many songs. His guests include GRAMMY winners Faith Evans, Fred Hammond, Mary Mary,  and Tye Tribbett. Also featured on the album are past GRAMMY nominees Kim Burrell, Mali Music, Marvin Sapp, and Charlie Wilson.

The March 31 Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart saw this fresh chance to give thanks come in at No. 1, with three tracks – "Blessing Me Again," feat. Rance Allen, "Saved," feat. Faith Evans and 3rd Generation, and "You," feat. Tye Tribbett – currently trending upwards on the Hot Gospel Songs chart.

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Halsey Set To Headline 2018 Billboard Hot 100 Festival

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This summer's about to get hotter as the GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter joins Kehlani, Future, Daya, Rae Sremmurd, and DJ Snake for this year's New York festival
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Jun 20, 2018 - 1:59 pm

Things are heating up is music festival land this summer. Adding to the fire? The June 20 announcement of the lineup for the Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival in New York.

GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Halsey will headline Saturday of the two-day event with Rae Sremmurd, while DJ Snake and Future will light up the crowd on Sunday evening. Additional performers announced include Kehlani, Daya, Machine Gun Kelly, French Montana, Kim Petras, Taylor Bennett, Nghtmre, and more.

"It's an incredible honor to headline the Hot 100 Music Festival this year and join such a talented group of artists on the line-up," Halsey said in a statement. "I'm ready to bring the heat to Jones Beach for a second time. You can't beat performing for fans in New York. They're the best in the world."

The Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival, which features music across the pop, electronic, indie, and hip-hop genres, will take place Aug. 18–19 at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Long Island, N.Y. Tickets are available via the festival's website.

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2018 One Musicfest Bringing Cardi B, Miguel & Nas To Atlanta

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Extended to two days this year, the festival will also feature GRAMMY winners Brandy, Common, Robert Glasper, and T.I.
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Jun 5, 2018 - 1:01 pm

One Musicfest 2018 comes to Atlanta from Sept. 8–9, with Cardi B, Miguel and Nas headlining along with Big Sean, Jeezy and T.I. Attendance at last year's OMF was more than 20,000 and the roster is richer now that the event has been extended to two days.

The supergroup August Greene is slated to perform. The trio unites Common, Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins following the release of their self-titled album in March after forming during this year's GRAMMY Week festivities. The album's single "Optimistic" features GRAMMY winner Brandy, who is also on the OMF2018 bill.

The expanded OMF2018 roster continues with many of this summer's hottest talents. DVSN, Kelis, Rapsody, and Jessie Reyez will remind all in attendance and online why people love to watch them, and there will be George Clinton & Parliament to depend upon for funk. Other performers include Big Krit, Davido, Goldlink, St Beauty, and Teedra Moses as well as a special Atlanta crunk set.

Tickets are now on sale via the OMF website.

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Carly Rae Jepsen, Maggie Rogers To Headline All Things Go 2018 Fall Classic

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BØRNS and Billie Eilish also set to headline the Washington, D.C., fall music fest
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
May 22, 2018 - 1:30 pm

Less than a year ago singer/songwriter Maggie Rogers told GRAMMY.com that her perfect quiet night had become "room service and 'The West Wing.'" This fall, however, will be anything but quiet for her. She'll be headlining the All Things Go 2018 Fall Classic that runs Oct. 6–7 at Union Market in Washington, D.C., leading an all-female lineup she curated herself.

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The festival's Saturday lineup, in addition to a performance by Rogers, will also include Alma, Billie Eilish, Kaye, Ravyn Lenae, LPX, Oshun, and Jessie Reyez.  The Sunday schedule features BØRNS and Carly Rae Jepsen headlining along with the Aces, Betty Who, Cautious Clay, Footsxcoles, Snny, and Two Feet.

Gender equality at music festivals has been an urgent topic this year, and it was certainly on Rogers' mind as she curated the festival's lineup.

"Almost a year ago, [we] dreamed of creating a more diverse music festival culture that celebrates the artistry, individuality and vision of our peers," Rogers said in a statement. "Amplifying the voices of female and non-binary artists is the first step towards permanently changing a culture that for so long has under-represented these essential members of the global artistic community. I'm so proud to be a part of All Things Go and to share a stage with these artists I so deeply believe in."

In another nod to gender equality, All Things Go — now in its fifth year — will partner with the Women's March and their voter registration and advocacy initiative Power to the Polls.

Tickets will be available starting May 23 via the All Things Go 2018 Fall Classic website.

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