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Tiffany in "King of Lies" video

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Tiffany Bares Her Soul On "King Of Lies"

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The brand-new music video is from the artist's upcoming EP, 'Pieces of Me: Unplugged,' due out this Fri., May 22
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
May 18, 2020 - 12:15 pm

"I gave you all of my, all my soul and / I gave you all of my dreams. / But you didn't give a damn about me / You're not really quite what you seem," '80s pop icon Tiffany sings passionately on "King of Lies."

Below, watch the songstress' brand-new music video for the unplugged version of the powerful track, premiering exclusively here on GRAMMY.com. The visual is a behind-the-scenes look in the studio where Tiffany and her band recorded the track. The song is from her upcoming EP, Pieces of Me: Unplugged, due out this Fri., May 22.

"This song is one of my favorite songs to perform live. Acoustic or full band, this song has a punch to it," Tiffany told us over email. "Again, haven't we had a king of lies before in our life? The users, the liars, the people who take for granted your love." 

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The forthcoming album delivers powerhouse acoustic versions of four songs from 2018's Pieces of Me, with the idea being born from the stand-still the COVID-19 crisis has caused.

"When the coronavirus came upon the world, I was getting ready to set up the release of my forthcoming studio album, Shadows, and when we were stalled with the creative due to the pandemic, I felt like I wanted to give fans something more in between," the "All This Time" singer said in a statement.

"I wanted to show my fans and critics that my journey to Shadows was a continued inspiration of Pieces, but harder and more punk. This is a bridge to that heavier side of me, not to shock my fans."

Last week, she released the first video from Pieces of Me: Unplugged, for "Starting Over." The full EP will be available to stream on digital platforms on Fri., May 22.

Back in 1987, at just 15 years old, Tiffany broke onto the pop scene with a fabulously synth-y dance-pop cover of Tommy James and the Shondells' 1967 hit "I Think We're Alone Now." Last year, she celebrated her breakthrough hit with a rocked-up 2019 version of the track, bringing her current rock queen energy into the epic track.

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J Balvin at 2020 GRAMMYs

J Balvin at 2020 GRAMMYs

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J Balvin, Rosalía, Residente And Other 2020 Latin GRAMMY Winners Celebrate Around The World

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Celebrate with some of the big winners of the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs—including J Balvin, Rosalía, Residente, Ricky Martin and more—as they share their reactions on social media
Ana Monroy Yglesias
Latin GRAMMYs
Nov 20, 2020 - 6:22 pm

Last night, Nov. 19, the world celebrated the Biggest Night In Latin Music, as the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs brought together artists and fans with powerful musical moments from Miami and other locations around the world. Now, take a moment to see how some of the big winners—including J Balvin, Rosalía, Residente, Ricky Martin and more—reacted on social media.

Puerto Rican rap/reggaeton heavyweight Residente, aka René Pérez Jogla, gave an emotional speech when he won Song Of The Year for his personal 2019 single, "René." He celebrated the win with his friends and fans on Instagram with another long message similar to his speech. "We are artists and our priority is to make art. I made this song without fear, without fear of being vulnerable in front of you," he wrote.

Read: Residente's "Rene" Wins Song Of The Year | 2020 Latin GRAMMYs

Fellow Puerto Rican Ricky Martin, celebrated his Best Pop Vocal Album win for PAUSA by sharing an ecstatic voice message he received, "ganamos ganamos!" ("we won, we won!")

Similarly, Spanish flamenco-pop queen Rosalía shared her excitement for her three wins of the evening with a joyful video on Twitter. In the video, she appears riding in the passenger seat of a car as she films the driver screaming: "We won, b****es!"  She added on her note in Spanish: "I really want to share new music."

Colombian reggaetonero J Balvin took to Instagram to share his touching performance of "Rojo" from last night, and to commemorate his Best Urban Music Album for Colores, his musical rainbow that includes the track. He wrote: "Music speaks from the heart!! Thanks to everyone who participated in the album." He tagged his epic collab list after the note.

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Mexican singer/songwriter Natalia Lafourcade won one of the biggest awards of the evening, Album Of The Year, for her LP Un Canto Por Mexico, Vol. 1. She took home a total of three wins for the project—She also won Best Alternative Song and Best Regional Mexican Song. She tweeted: "Thank you to every member of the Latin GRAMMYs who saw in Un Canto Por Mexico the voice, talent and work of many…"

Read More: Natalia Lafourcade Wins Album Of The Year For 'Un Canto Por Mexico, Vol. 1' | 2020 Latin GRAMMYs​

Argentinian rock legend Fito Páez shared his gratitude for the Latin Recording Academy for his two 2020 Latin GRAMMY wins—Best Pop/Rock Album and Best Pop/Rock Song. He shared the moment with his collaborators on the project, La Conquista del Espacio, by including a great collection of behind-the-scenes studio photos.

Brazilian rapper Emicida celebrated his first-ever Latin GRAMMY win for Best Portuguese Language Rock Or Alternative Album with several posts on Twitter, including one that said "Life always wins" in Portuguese.

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Colombian pop singer Mike Bahía won the coveted Best New Artist Latin GRAMMY and was one of the artists able to enjoy the show on-site in Miami. He shared two pictures from the evening, as well as an inspirational message to his fans: "You don't need to be the richest, the most beautiful or much less the person with the most contacts to get to where you want to be; you just have to want it every day and work for it…"

Check out all the complete 2020 Latin GRAMMY winners and nominees list here.

For more information on the Latin GRAMMYs and Latin Recording Academy, please visit latingrammy.com.  

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Jody Watley

Jody Watley in 2019

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GRAMMY Museum's Latest Virtual GRAMMY Career Day To Feature Cheryl Cobb, Jody Watley & David Sears

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Students from three high schools—Northeast High School in Kansas City, Mo., Parkrose High School in Portland, Ore. and Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, Ariz.—will participate
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
Nov 18, 2020 - 2:04 pm

On Wednesday, Dec. 2, the GRAMMY Museum, in partnership with the Ford Motor Company Fund, will continue its virtual GRAMMY Career Day music industry mentorship series for students. The online day of mentorship and career advice will feature GRAMMY-winning music and style icon Jody Watley, President of Cheryl Cobb Entertainment Cheryl Cobb and the GRAMMY Museum's own David R. Sears, Vice President of Education for GRAMMY In The Schools.

Students from three high schools—Northeast High School in Kansas City, Mo., Parkrose High School in Portland, Ore. and Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, Ariz.—will participate in the event.

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According to the GRAMMY Museum, the programming "provides insight to high school students about careers that are available to them in the music industry, and direction on how to prepare for them. GRAMMY Career Day provides an opportunity for students to interact with professionals representing a wide range of careers. Speakers for Career Day include GRAMMY winners and nominees, and professionals in related disciplines. These interactive sessions take students through the inner workings of the industry to learn exactly what it takes to make it in the business."

The upcoming session follows eight other star-studded, regional Career Day events hosted this fall. The events are typically held in person across the country, but have gone virtual for the first time this year. More virtual Career Day events will take place in spring 2021, thanks to the continued support of the Ford Motor Company Fund.

For more information on the GRAMMY Museum's extensive music and career education programs as well as current virtual programming, please visit grammymuseum.org.

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Bobbie Gentry in 1968

Bobbie Gentry in 1968

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Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame 2020 Inductees: Bobbie Gentry, Kent Blazy & More

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The talented new 2020 class will be celebrated Nov. 1, 2021, at the "50-51" edition of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
Nov 2, 2020 - 3:17 pm

The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced their 2020 class of inductees: Steve Earle, Bobbie Gentry, Kent Blazy, Brett James and Spooner Oldham. 

Because of the pandemic, the new 2020 class will be celebrated Nov. 1, 2021, at the "50-51" edition of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala. The yet-to-be-named 2021 class will also be officially inaugurated then. 

"This year marks our 50th year to welcome a new class into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame," Sarah Cate, chair of the board of directors of the organization, said in a statement. "And although our year has looked different, we couldn't be more excited to continue our commitment and core mission by announcing the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2020." 

GRAMMY-winning Americana artist Earle has been releasing music since his GRAMMY-nominated 1986 debut, Guitar Town. "Copperhead Road" and "The Devil's Right Hand" are among the most popular songs he's penned. The late GRAMMY-winning country/pop singer/songwriter/producer Gentry is best known for her 1967 GRAMMY-winning No. 1 hit "Ode To Billie Joe," as well as "Fancy" and others.

Kentucky-born country songwriter Blazy has written several hits for Garth Brooks, including "If Tomorrow Never Comes," the GRAMMY-winning country singer's first No. 1 on the country charts. GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter/producer James has lent his songwriting skills to many major country acts including Billy Ray Cyrus, Martina McBride, Kenny Chesney and Carrie Underwood. He co-wrote Underwood's GRAMMY-winning No. 1 single "Jesus, Take the Wheel," among other No. 1 hits.

Muscle Shoals session musician and songwriter Oldham cowrote R&B and pop hits including James & Bobby Purify's 1967 GRAMMY-nominated gem "I'm Your Puppet," the Box Tops' "Cry Like a Baby" and Percy Sledge's "A Woman Left Lonely" and "It Tears Me Up."

This year's class joins the 219 songwriters inducted over the last 50 years.

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David Bowie in 2002

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David Bowie Birthday Tribute: Billy Corgan, Gary Oldman, Lena Hall & Many More

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The stacked livestream concert will air on the late GRAMMY-winning musical sorcerer's birthday, Jan. 8, and also feature the talented David Bowie Alumni Band
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
Oct 27, 2020 - 5:45 pm

If there's something 2020 has been filled with, its "Ch-Ch-Changes." A Bowie Celebration: Just for one day! will help viewers start 2021 on a positive note and celebrate what would've been the late, great David Bowie's 74th birthday (Jan. 8).

The virtual concert, hosted by the art rocker's long-time pianist Mike Garson, will feature "a setlist of some of Bowie's most memorable hit songs along with a collection of deep cut Bowie gems,"  performed by very special guests with support from Garson and the David Bowie Alumni Band.

Billy Corgan, Trent Reznor, Macy Gray, Lzzy Hale, Gavin Rossdale, Gary Oldman, Lena Hall, Perry Farrell and Corey Glover are among the special guests slated to perform.



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A Bowie Celebration: Just for one day! brings together dozens of Bowie alumni band members spanning Bowie’s career from his 1969 self-titled album to his final album, Blackstar , along with many of the world’s most famous voices for a very special experience with performances from William Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins), Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails), Gary Oldman, Gavin Rossdale (Bush), Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction), Joe Elliott (Def Leppard), Grammy-winning singer Macy Gray, Ian Astbury (The Cult), Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Bernard Fowler (Rolling Stones), Corey Glover (Living Color), Tony-winning rocker Lena Hall, vocal phenom Judith Hill (Grammy winner for 20 Feet From Stardom ), and many more to be announced. Alumni members of Bowie’s bands from throughout his career will join the event including David’s final touring band of Mike Garson, Gail Ann Dorsey, Earl Slick, Sterling Campbell Gerry Leonard and Catherine Russell along with Zack Alford, Carlos Alomar, Kevin Armstrong, Alan Childs, Robin Clark, Emm Gryner, Omar Hakim, Clare Hirst, Erdal Kızılçay, Tim Lefebvre, Martha Mooke, Holly Palmer, Mark Plati, Carmine Rojas, Charlie Sexton, Bowie’s long-time record producer and musician Tony Visconti, and many more coming soon will collaborate with Garson’s special guest vocalists for a setlist of some of Bowie’s most memorable hit songs along with a collection of deep cut Bowie gems. Tickets are on sale now at link in bio with early-bird pricing offered through Sunday, November 1. A variety of VIP ticket bundles are available offering fans a variety of exclusive opportunities and merchandise including everything from access to private rehearsals to access to pre-show soundcheck and an after-show Q&A with members of the band. #abowiecelebration #bowiealumni #davidbowie #davidbowieforever #bowieforever #bowie2021 #JustForOneDay

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"What we're planning is an amazing show with the most talented musicians from every period of David's career, as well as phenomenal artists from many different genres. We'll hear different interpretations of David's songs; some with totally new arrangements that have never been heard before," Garson wrote in a press release.

The Alumni Band is made up of musicians who played with the GRAMMY-winning "Rebel Rebel" artist during his illustrious career, including his final touring band—Garson, Gail Ann Dorsey, Earl Slick, Sterling Campbell, Gerry Leonard and Catherine Russell. The group had launched A Bowie Celebration tour on March 3, but, like everything else this year, had to cut things short because of COVID-19.

The virtual concert is being held in partnership with Rolling Live Studios, with early bird tickets starting at $20. It will air on Jan. 8 at 6:00 p.m. PT—ticketholders will be available to watch it for 24 hours.

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