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Quarantine Diaries: John K Is Recording In The Home Studio & Playing With His Pit-Mix Rescue

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As the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic continues to rock the music industry, the Recording Academy reached out to a few musicians to see how they were spending their days indoors
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May 21, 2020 - 11:49 am

As the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic continues to rock the music industry, the Recording Academy reached out to a few musicians to see how they were spending their days indoors. Today, pop newcomer John K shares his Quarantine Diary. Listen to his new single "6 Months" here.

When I signed to Epic Records, and even long before, I had an idea in my head of what it would be like to put the finishing touches on my debut album. It would be dope. I’d be in the top studios in L.A., recording on my dream microphone (probably a vintage 251 that’s older than I am), face-to-face with established writers and producers in the industry. I’d have in-person meetings with the label regularly. I’d be going on tour. I’d be having celebratory dinners at my favorite restaurants with my favorite people. 

None of the above has been my experience... and I actually love it. 

If I’m being honest, me and my team weren’t even in the headspace to finalize an album prior to COVID-19. We were in go mode. Create mode. Chase-The-Next-Single-mode. And the truth is, that mindset was on track to bury some really amazing songs we’d written in the last couple of years. 

If you know me, you probably know that I keep my circle small. There are three guys who gave up everything in order to pursue this dream with me four years ago. That’s why it’s no surprise that Rob Zarrilli, Donte Blaise and Ian Gagnon didn’t hesitate for a second when I asked them to quarantine together and be productive during all this unknown. 

Not sure if it was dumb luck or just sheer boredom, but we sat down one night with a bottle of Casamigos and listened through all the songs we’d written since signing to Epic. We quickly realized we had written a good amount of bad songs. But also realized that we had an entire album’s worth of material (and then some) that just needed the finishing touches. 

So here we are, almost three months later, and this is my day-to-day:

Daily alarm at 6:30 a.m.

Spend some time with Lily K (if you don’t know her, she’s my pit-mix rescue).

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Coffee, work out, breakfast.

Shift to studio time with the boys (a cramped, 10x10 space in my house) to work. We finish cutting vocals, send notes for mix and mastering, or virtually link up with writers in other cities to create new songs. (We unexpectedly added three tracks to the album that were written via Zoom during quarantine!)

Virtual Performances (via Insta, Skype, Facebook, Twitch... we have done a ton of these over the last 10 weeks! Shoutout to all the amazing hosts, radio stations, and various platforms that have gracefully put up with my awkwardness and my occasional foot-in-mouth syndrome)

Cook dinner, family time, bed.

Repeat.

I should preface this to say that I’m not normally a routine-based person by any means, but I’ve found that having structure every day has provided me with the clarity, balance and motivation I need. 

So we’re locked in the house, what do we do. We book 5-6 Zoom sessions per week the entire month of April. We choose 16-20 songs that are album-worthy contenders to narrow down and finish by the end of May. We start a new YouTube series called "Rearranged" where we release a cover video every Wednesday. We’ve been busy. 

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Yesterday our air conditioner broke on the side of the house where the studio is—and we live in Orlando, Florida where it’s 90 degrees and humid, so there are currently bedsheets duct taped to the walls separating the functioning and non-functioning sides of the house so that we don’t melt. 

We've binged some awesome shows—shoutout to "Schitts Creek," "Ozark," "Westworld" and "Dead To Me." And some weird ones—shoutout "Tiger King." We got bored and filmed a music video for my single "6 Months" on the roof, which has probably been my most memorable day so far because the neighbors started pulling out lawn chairs and watching us film during sunset. 

But most times, I still don’t know what day it is. 

What I do know is that the world needs music. I definitely do. And when it seemed like everything stopped around us, we actually decided to start. 

Most importantly, I end each day with a thankful heart and pray for those who are really going through it right now. We’ll get through this together because we’re in it together. Sending much love your way. 

xx John K

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If you wish to support our efforts to assist music professionals in need, learn more about the Recording Academy's and MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund.

If you are a member of the music industry in need of assistance, visit the MusiCares website.

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Watch Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Garth Brooks & Poet Amanda Gorman Bring Hope & Joy To Biden-Harris Inauguration

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Revisit the JLo, Lady Gaga, Garth Brooks and 22-year-old Los Angeles poet Amanda Gorman performances that brought warmth and music to the chilly, sunny Washington, D.C. morning
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Jan 20, 2021 - 11:59 am

Today, Jan. 20, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn into office as the 46th President and 49th Vice President of the United States of America.

Before they each took their oath of office, GRAMMY-winning pop queen Lady Gaga walked down the steps in a billowing red skirt with a black top and gloves and a large gold dove on her shoulder to sing the "Star-Spangled Banner." She delivered the National Anthem with operatic grace and drama into a coordinating gold microphone, serving the soprano richness of her voice to the freezing audience.

More: Biden-Harris Inauguration: Watch ‘Celebrating America’ With Demi Lovato, Foo Fighters & More Here

The grand, heartfelt performance set the perfect tone for Harris—the first female, first Black and first South Asian Vice President of the U.S.—to take her oath of office.

Following Gaga's performance, GRAMMY-nominated Bronx powerhouse Jennifer Lopez had her turn to shine. She performed "This Land Is Your Land" and "America, The Beautiful," rocking a stunning all-white outfit with a floor-length fuzzy trench coat, sparkling earrings and her signature high, voluminous pony. She added her own special flair to the performance, which began to trend online (on-brand for the singer), by adding a line from her song "Let's Get Loud." Before ending her performance, she shouted, "Una nación bajo Dios, indivisible, con libertad y justicia para todos!" quoting the Pledge of Allegiance proudly in Spanish. 

Recording Academy member and longtime GRAMMY Awards Music Director Ricky Minor served as the Music Director for the inauguration, with fellow Academy members Chris Walden and Michael Bearden composing musical arrangements. Both JLo and Gaga were backed by the U.S Marine Band.

Garth Brooks also delivered a touching performance. The country singer took the stage wearing his classic black cowboy hat after Biden took his oath of office and gave his first speech as president. The country has "much to repair, much to restore, much to heal, much to build, and much to gain," Biden said, adding a moment of silence for those tragically lost to COVID-19 afterward.

Brooks followed the solemn moment with a passionate performance of "Amazing Grace" acapella. The singer aimed to bring a feeling of unity amid a pandemic that kept many from celebrating the moment in person, asking people watching—in person and at home—to join him for the powerful last verse. 

Los Angeles poet Amanda Gorman, the first-ever National Youth Poet Laureate and the youngest inauguration poet ever at 22 years old, closed the show with her impactful words and yellow power suit. In her powerful poem that stole the show, titled "The Hill We Climb," she reminded us, "Victory won't lie in the blade, but in all of the bridges we've built…While democracy can be periodically delayed, it cannot be permanently defeated."

Welcome President Biden And Vice President Harris: Let's Get To Work!

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Updated daily, the genre pages will help GRAMMY.com fans explore the latest news, read artist interviews, watch original video series and exclusive performances, and discover your next favorite artist
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Jan 20, 2021 - 8:00 am

The nature of music genres has changed. Today, we live in a genre-bending world where sounds and styles transcend boundaries. While the music you listen to and love can no longer only be defined by labels and categories, genres continue to provide music-lovers unique ways to discover new music and next-gen artists.

That's why we're launching our brand-new genre pages on GRAMMY.com, a dynamic feature aimed at fostering music discovery and expanding your musical knowledge. Updated daily, the genre pages will help GRAMMY.com fans discover their next favorite artist, stay up to date on the latest music news, read insightful artist interviews and explore our vast library of original video series, exclusive performances and archival footage. 

Launching with sections for Rap, R&B, Pop, Country and Rock, the genre pages will give GRAMMY.com readers all the newest updates in music to know now, all packed in one, easy-to-use destination.

GRAMMY.com will launch more genre pages soon where you can explore all the artists, sounds and styles we celebrate every year at the annual GRAMMY Awards. 

Much like genres themselves, the GRAMMY Awards have evolved with the ever-changing music industry throughout the decades. Originally launched in 1959, the annual GRAMMYs, music's only peer-recognized award and highest achievement, honor artists and music in a wide field of categories across more than a dozen genres. The number of awards and categories recognized at the GRAMMY Awards has changed throughout the years with the emergence of growing sounds and styles, like rap and Latin, while certain awards have been discontinued or combined into larger umbrella genres. 

This year, at the 63rd GRAMMY Awards, airing Sunday, March 14, on CBS, the Recording Academy will recognize 83 categories across a vast array of genres. 

As music continues to progress and fans expand the ways they consume music and culture, GRAMMY.com remains your go-to destination for new music discovery, Recording Academy and industry updates and engaging, music-first content.

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Cardi B, Rihanna, Rosalía & More: Which Artist's 2021 Album Are You Looking Forward To The Most?

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With a new year comes new music. Vote on the album you can't wait for in our latest poll
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Jan 19, 2021 - 3:26 pm

We're only three weeks into 2021, which means we have plenty of time left for new music releases. There are already some big albums confirmed and many more TBD ( based on artists' hints in interviews and social posts).

While Rihanna's long-awaited, "dangerously anticipated" ninth LP may be gifted to fans this year, it seems very likely music lovers will also be granted new albums from Adele, Billie Eilish, Cardi B, Brazilian pop queen Anitta, Gwen Stefani, Lil Nas X, Kacey Musgraves, Sade, Rosalía, Lorde, and many more.

Let us know whose new album you are most excited to hear this year in our poll below:

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Plus, check out more performances before “Celebrating America” and revisit past Inauguration week musical performances
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Jan 19, 2021 - 1:13 pm

Inauguration Day is here. On Wednesday, Jan. 20, Joe Biden will take the oath of office to begin his term as the 46th president of the United States. While celebrations will be different this year, in honor of the new administration, some of music’s biggest stars will make appearances at a 59th Inauguration program special that Americans will be able to watch from home. After the swearing-in of President-elect Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris, Tom Hanks will host the 90-minute "Celebrating America" special that will feature appearances from Demi Lovato, the Foo Fighters, Justin Timberlake, Jon Bon Jovi, John Legend, Bruce Springsteen, and more.

Stream the program at 8:30 p.m. EST above or at BidenInaugural.org/watch, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Twitch. Amazon Prime Video, Microsoft Bing, NewsNOW from Fox, and AT&T U-verse (Channel 212/1212 in SD/HD) and DIRECTV (Channel 201) will also stream the program. ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, MSNBC, and PBS will broadcast the program live as well.

But, while major performances will take place Wednesday, the celebrations have already started. Revisit some of the performances and check out one more set of performances before “Celebrating America” below:

“Official Latino Inaugural 2021: Inheritance, Resilience & Promise” With Gaby Moreno, Farruko And More. 

Actor Eva Longoria Bastón will host a program on Tuesday, Jan. 19 featuring big names in the Latino community. The event will have “performances from Gilberto Santa Rosa, Gaby Moreno featuring David Garza, and All-Star Tejanos United – Stefani Montiel, Jose Posada, Shelly Lares, DJ Kane, and Mariachi Nuevo Santander from Roma High School in Roma, Texas. The event will also include an Emilio Estefan produced performance of One World, One Prayer by the Wailers, featuring Skip Marley, Farruko, Shaggy and Cedella Marley,” according to the Biden inaugural website.

Rita Moreno, Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Leguizamo, Ivy Queen, and more will also make appearances.

The special will go live at bideninaugural.org/watch at 9:30 p.m. EST, as well as Telemundo and Univision digital platforms. Telemundo: YouTube, Facebook. Univision: Twitter and Facebook.  

Black Pumas and Resistance Revival Chorus With Deva Mahal At “America United: An Inauguration Welcome Event Celebrating America’s Changemakers”

2021 GRAMMY Award nominees Black Pumas, and Resistance Revival Chorus With Deva Mahal performed at an event celebrating the diversity of the country on Jan. 16. Catch appearances from Darren Criss, Whoopi Goldberg and more .

Bebe Winans, Aloe Blacc, Yo-Yo Ma And More At "United We Serve: A Celebration of the National MLK Day of Service"

Celebrations in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 18 included performances from many names familiar to the GRAMMYs. BeBe Winans, Aloe Blacc, Yo-Yo Ma, Andra Day were among performers paying tribute to the late Civil Rights leader. In another performance, Chesca delivered a Spanish-language performance with Diane Warren on piano. Alejandro Fernandez and Mana also teamed up for another Spanish-language performance. Replay the stream above.

Tune in to "Celebrating America" with Demi Lovato, Foo Fighters and more at 8:30 p.m. EST on Jan 20., above.

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