Watch Little Big Town, Erika Ender Perform At 2018 GRAMMYs On The Hill Awards
Erika Ender performing a soul-stirring rendition of "Despacito." Little Big Town harmonizing on hits such as "Better Man" and leading a special closing jam with lawmakers on "Boondocks." Watch these highlights and more from the 2018 GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards on April 18 in Washington, D.C. The event honored Little Big Town in recognition of their advocacy efforts on behalf of their fellow music creators as well as Reps. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) and Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) for their longtime support of the creative community. Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Lisa Loeb, Mastodon were among the many music creators in attendance to champion the progress of the Music Modernization Act.
"Because we have the GRAMMYs on the Hill, I was able to get the votes of numerous Congress members and the [Music Modernization Act] did pass out of the House," said Chu. "So it does make a difference."
Revisit Little Big Town's 'The Road To Here' | For The Record
Revisit Little Big Town's 'The Road To Here' | For The Record
Little Big Town's second album, The Road To Here, followed the band's solid, yet commercially lackluster, 2002 self-titled album with a bang. Their sophomore effort produced hits like "Boondocks" and "Bring It On Home," and earned the group their first two GRAMMY nominations, firmly announcing their arrival — to stay — in the top tier of modern pop country bands.
One Take: Brandy Clark On March Madness, Touring & Dwight Yoakam
GRAMMY-nominated country singer/songwriter Brandy Clark sat down with the Recording Academy to play a round of One Take, GRAMMY.com's rapid-fire question game that challenges your favorite artists to see how many questions about life, music and everything in between they can answer in just 60 seconds.
One Take: Brandy Clark On Touring, March Madness And Dwight Yoakam
Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, SZA, Ed Sheeran Pay Tribute To Elton John
"Rocket Man," "Candle In The Wind," "Daniel," "Your Song." These songs represent just a taste of the classics that will be given a new twist on "Elton John: I'm Still Standing — A GRAMMY Tribute." The two-hour TV special will feature some of music's biggest names paying tribute to John and Bernie Taupin's catalog, including Ed Sheeran, Alessia Cara, Miley Cyrus, Kesha, Lady Gaga, Miranda Lambert, John Legend, Little Big Town, Chris Martin, Maren Morris, Sam Smith, and SZA.
Tune in April 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, only on CBS.
Kesha On Singing In Front Of Elton John: "Tongue-Tied And Speechless"
Elton John: Warm Feelings Over GRAMMY Special, Tribute Albums
Elton John is bathing in nostalgia and he's loving it. There is the "Elton John: I'm Still Standing — A GRAMMY Tribute" TV special as well as a pair of new tribute albums: Restoration and Revamp. Find out how the GRAMMY-winning icon is feeling with on the eve of his GRAMMY special, airing April 10 on CBS at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Maren Morris Performs "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters," Praises Elton John
Kesha On Singing In Front Of Elton John: "Tongue-Tied And Speechless"
There's no shortage of pressure in singing a song everyone knows in front of the musical legends who wrote it. This was Kesha's challenge when she took the stage for "Elton John: I'm Still Standing — A GRAMMY Salute" to sing one of Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin's biggest hits, "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road."
"That was insane, having Elton John just watch me perform one of his most famous songs ever. That was thrilling. I'm shaking that was so exciting," said Kesha, adding, "It was an honor."
Tune in to "Elton John: I'm Still Standing — A GRAMMY Salute" on April 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, only on CBS.
Kesha Praises Elton John After Performing "Yellow Brick Road"
Shawn Mendes, SZA Cover Elton John's "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"
Though younger artists such as Shawn Mendes may not have even been born at the height of Elton John's hit-filled career, he is ready to channel the GRAMMY winner for a performance of "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" with SZA at the upcoming "Elton John: I'm Still Standing — A GRAMMY Tribute" TV special. Catch a glimpse of the performance that made Mendes "so nervous" and tune in April 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT for the full two-hour concert special on CBS.
Maren Morris Performs "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters," Praises Elton John
From her perspective as a country artist, GRAMMY winner Maren Morris sees Elton John with gratitude for his personal support. Preview her performance of "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters" on the April 10 TV concert special "Elton John: I'm Still Standing — A GRAMMY Tribute," a song that illustrates — as she explains — how the legend and friend impacted her own songwriting and career in music.
"I really love him dearly," said Morris.
Maren Morris On Elton John Crossing Genres As A Soulful Chameleon
Elton John Names His Favorite Albums That He's Recorded
With a catalogue of more than 30 solo studio releases, as well as several award-winning film and stage soundtracks and a handful of live performance recordings to his name, we wanted to know: Does Elton John have any favorites among his vast discography?
Ahead of the forthcoming "Elton John: I'm Still Standing — A GRAMMY Tribute" special, find out which classic albums the GRAMMY-winning music icon holds closest to his heart, and why he calls the 1970s "the most creative period in the history of popular music."
Elton John Names His Favorites Among All Albums He's Recorded
Look Back At Linda Ronstadt's 'Canciones De Me Padre' | For The Record
By 1987, Linda Ronstadt had conquered the '70s as the sweetheart of country rock and spent nearly two decades releasing solid albums covering a wide swath of musical styles. Ronstadt's career reached new heights as she dove into the soundtrack of her childhood, revisiting the traditional Mexican mariachi music on Canciones De Mi Padre.
Alessia Cara Sings The Blues For Elton John
Winner of Best New Artist at the 60th GRAMMY Awards, Alessia Cara felt it was amazing to be chosen to sing "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" for Elton John on the April 10 TV concert special "Elton John: I'm Still Standing — A GRAMMY Tribute." Learn how the legendary singer influenced Cara's early life and why it was so important for her to participate in the TV special.
"It was so important for me to be here," Cara said. "To show that [John] even knows who I am, that he wants me to sing his song and thinks I can do it the slightest bit of justice is amazing."
One Take: Dorothy On Nirvana, Beyoncé, 'Scar Tissue' & More
Vocalist Dorothy Martin of the Los Angeles hard rock band Dorothy sat down with the Recording Academy to play a round of One Take, GRAMMY.com's rapid-fire question game that challenges your favorite artists to see how many questions about life, music and everything in between they can answer in just 60 seconds.
Watch One Take: Halestorm On Dream Venues, Metal Inspiration & More
"Border Song": Christopher Jackson & Valerie Simpson On Elton John's Longevity
GRAMMY-winning actor/singer Christopher Jackson and GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Valerie Simpson were thrilled to be in attendance at "Elton John: I'm Still Standing — A GRAMMY Tribute," the concert special honoring the legacy of GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter Elton John.
"His music – his genius – is unparalleled," explained Jackson and to be able to have grown up with his music has directed every ounce of my musical being. It's a thrill to be here, it really is."
Christopher Jackson & Valerie Simpson On Elton John's Lyrical Longevity
Miami Music Week 2018 With David Guetta, Lost Frequencies & More
Each year, the dance music artists, professionals, and enthusiasts from the whole world over make the pilgrimage to Miami Music Week. This year, we stopped by some of the week's hottest parties and most exclusive events to rub elbows with the world's finest DJs, including up-and-comers like Lost Frequencies, worldwide sensations such as Above & Beyond and genre pioneers like David Guetta.
"We've been coming to for Miami Music Week for so many years," says Above & Beyond's Paavo Siljamäki. "The first shows were really, really small through the years — every year it's been a little bit bigger and crazier and madder."
Neil Patrick Harris On Family, Music & Elton John
For Neil Patrick Harris, his connection with GRAMMY winner Elton John runs deep, family deep that is. Harris reveals during the taping of the TV concert special "Elton John: I'm Still Standing — A GRAMMY Tribute, which airs April 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS, that he looks forward to watching their kids grow up together. And of course, Harris couldn't ignore the "crazy impressive" nature of John's musical influence.
"When you go see his show it's hit after hit, after hit," said Harris. "He is crazy impressive to this day."
Neil Patrick Harris On "Crazy Impressive" Nature Of Elton John
Ed Sheeran: How Elton John Helped Shape His Career
Ed Sheeran's cover of "Candle In The Wind" keeps the flame of Elton John's music burning strong. Learn why he felt comfortable performing for his friend at the taping of the April 10 TV concert special "Elton John: I'm Still Standing — A GRAMMY Tribute." "It just felt like playing a song to a mate," Sheeran said. "I know that sounds weird but it was a cool thing."
"Candle In The Wind": Ed Sheeran Keeps Elton John's Flame Burning
Revisit Alanis Morissette's 'Jagged Little Pill' | For The Record
"You Oughta Know" could be heard blasting from radios everywhere when Alanis Morissette released the track in 1995 from her alt-rock masterpiece, Jagged Little Pill. The album went on to become a smash commercial success and it earned the Canadian singer/songwriter her first four career GRAMMY wins, including the coveted honor for Album Of The Year, at the 38th GRAMMY Awards.
Little Big Town: Elton John Is "The Soundtrack Of Everyone's Life"
Little Big Town couldn't be more excited to help pay tribute to Elton John on next month's TV concert special "Elton John: I'm Still Standing — A GRAMMY Tribute."
Hear what the band has to say about the experience of singing "Rocket Man" on the televised concert special.
Little Big Town Gush Over Performing Elton John's "Rocketman"
One Take: Halestorm On Dream Venues, Metal Inspiration & More
What venues do Halestorm's Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger dream to play some day? Which Cameron Crowe flick and peaceful, easy documentary are their favorite movies about music? Which icon metal acts serve as the primary inspiration for Halestorm's form of bada** riffery? Learn the answers to these and more during Hale and Hottinger's turn on One Take, GRAMMY.com's fun rapid-fire question-and-answer series.
Elton John On Bernie Taupin, The Joys Of Fatherhood, And His Musical Plans
Elton John's music has proven itself timeless. But at 70 years young, the superstar has decided to take his time very seriously now that he has entered parenthood. Ahead of next month's star-studded television special "Elton John: I'm Still Standing — A GRAMMY Tribute," we sat down with the star of the show to look back on his illustrious career as a music legend and look ahead on his bright future as a father.
"[My career] always will continue," says John. "Because music is my life. I just don't want to be traveling because I want to be with my kids."
Elton John Discusses Retiring From The Road To Focus On Fatherhood
SXSW 2018: Deep In The Heart Of Austin's Rainey Street
Music is baked into the history of Austin, Texas, just look no farther than the iconic Rainey Street, home to many SXSW venues. The community has a rich history in music, with iconic artists such as Willie Nelson and Stevie Ray Vaughan regularly staking temporary residence at friends' houses in the area back in the day. Today, moody bars like The Blackheart, food trucks, live music, and bar hoppers toting their dogs around all combine to make Rainey Street a consistent top attraction in Austin, and a place where adults can go to party.
Music Festivals 2018: Go Behind The Scenes At SXSW
Brandy Clark, Mélat Light Up 2018 Recording Academy Texas Chapter Block Party
What could be better than great music, food, drinks, and the chance to mingle with creatives from across the music industry on a warm night under the Texas stars? For hundreds of Recording Academy members and their guests, the annual Texas Chapter Block Party presented just this opportunity. Take a lookg inside the event for yourself and find out what attendees had to say about the networking, SXSW, and the night's live music courtesy of R&B singer Mélat, country singer/songwriter Brandy Clark and Latin funk collective Grupo Fantasma.
SXSW 2018: Austin's 6th Street Comes Alive With Music
Anyone who's traveled to Austin in search of the reasons why it's called the "live music capital of the world" is likely to be directed to 6th Street post haste. At SXSW 2018, 6th Street once again shines as the "classic" epicenter of the city's incomparable live music offerings, coming alive with street performances, makeshift stages, packed venues, bustling bars, and music of all genres. Get a closer look at what makes 6th Street a destination for musicians and music fans alike.
Lauryn Hill's 'The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill': For The Record
Lauryn Hill took home five GRAMMY Awards for The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill at the 41st GRAMMY Awards, including Album Of The Year, Best R&B Album, Best New Artist, Best R&B Song, and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance – the latter two both for "Doo Wop (That Thing)."
See the story behind her acclaimed GRAMMY-winning solo debut.
Music Stars Unite For "Elton John: I'm Still Standing – A GRAMMY Salute"
Don’t miss "Elton John: I'm Still Standing — A GRAMMY Salute," featuring performances by some of music's biggest names, including Alessia Cara, Miley Cyrus, Kesha, Lady Gaga, Miranda Lambert, John Legend, Little Big Town, Chris Martin, Shawn Mendes, Maren Morris, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, and SZA on April 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Kesha, Ed Sheeran, SZA & More To Honor Elton John In GRAMMY Salute
One Take: Lights On U2, Audience Energy And Her Arena Ambitions
Self-made multi-medium star Lights learned comic illustration for her 2017 concept album Skin & Earth and really knows how to throw herself into her art. Her words and thoughts pour out of her as she focuses it all down for the One Take challenge GRAMMY.com's fun rapid-fire question-and-answer series.
In this edtion of One Take, Lights sat down with host Anthony Vincent to reveal that while she may have found her latest journey combining music and comic book art, but her ambitions are arena-sized, playing Madison Square Garden like her beloved band U2.
Amy Winehouse's 'Back To Black': For The Record
With hits both immediate and timeless, such as "Rehab," "Me & Mr. Jones" and the album's title track, Amy Winehouse's 2006 sophomore release, Back To Black, elevated the role soul music would play in pop arena for the decade to come. Take a look back at Winehouse's GRAMMY-winning swan song.
One Take: MØ On Alternate Careers, Kim Gordon & More
Danish singer/songwriter MØ has been making waves with her brand of fiery electropop. In between killer mixes, she took some time to participate in One Take, GRAMMY.com's video series featuring artists answering rapid-fire questions about music, life and everything in between in just one minute. Check out what MØ likes to do in the back of a car, the live show that had her speechless, what she misses about her native Denmark, and more.
One Take: Little Big Town On "Wichita Lineman," Dolly vs. Reba & More
Jimi, Karen, Kimberly, and Phillip of Little Big Town recently sat down at the Recording Academy Nashville Chapter Nominee Celebration to play One Take, GRAMMY.com's video series featuring artists answering rapid-fire questions about music, life and everything in between in just one minute. Find out their favorite music movie, last thing they bought, first concerts, and more.
