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Music Facts: Pop

  • Modern pop music originated in the United States and United Kingdom in the mid-'50s. 

  • Pop songs are usually short. While pop borrows heavily from other genres, it tends to follow a verse-chorus song structure and features repeated choruses and hooks. 

  • Recent pop GRAMMY winners include Harry Styles, Lizzo, Lady Gaga, and Ed Sheeran.

All GRAMMY Awards and Nominations for Pop