Recording Academy
L.A. Music Community Galvanizes to Help Victims of Wildfires
A shared spreadsheet circulating among the industry has swelled to over 100 names of people impacted by the fires, including Billie Eilish’s publicist, Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett and Sting’s son Joe Sumner.
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Grammys Shocker: Awards Moving to Disney From CBS
The annual music industry honors will run on ABC, Hulu and Disney+ starting in 2027 after more than half a century at CBS.
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Sabrina Carpenter on Grammy Ballot for Best New Artist; Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Will Compete in Country: Source (Exclusive)
The "Espresso" hitmaker qualifies for best new artist despite releasing her sixth album this year, while Queen Bey could earn her first country nomination years after the Grammys rejected her twangy song "Daddy Lessons."
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Sheryl Crow on AI in Music: “Congress Needs to Act Now” (Guest Column)
The singer-songwriter and 2024 GRAMMYs on the Hill artist honoree is urging lawmakers to protect creators from AI fakes: "We need ethical boundaries in place."
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Kamala Harris: “Hip-Hop Is the Ultimate American Art Form”
The vice president celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip-hop by throwing a concert featuring Lil Wayne, Slick Rick, Common and others at her Washington, D.C., residence.
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Kamala Harris to Honor 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop With Event at Her D.C. Residence
The vice president is partnering with the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective and Live Nation Urban for Saturday's commemoration. Common, MC Lyte, Jeezy, Roxanne Shante, and more will participate, and nearly 20 acts will perform.
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Grammys CEO Denies Viral AI Drake and The Weeknd Song Eligible for Awards: “Please, Do Not Be Confused”
Harvey Mason Jr. took to social media to shoot down reports that the AI "Heart on My Sleeve" could compete at next year's Grammy Awards.
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Grammys Add Three New Categories, Including Best African Music Performance and Best Pop Dance Recording
The academy also announced the best alternative jazz album award and is allowing all Grammy voters, who have limitations in the number of categories they can vote in, to put their bids in for songwriter of the year and producer of the year.
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Dr. Dre, Missy Elliott and Lil Wayne to Be Honored at the Black Music Collective’s Pre-Grammy Event
All three rap heavyweights along with Epic Records CEO Sylvia Rhone will receive the Recording Academy Global Impact Award next month.
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Grammys CEO on Controversial Nominees Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K.: “Our Job Is to Evaluate the Art”
Harvey Mason jr. also spoke about his connection, through his work as a songwriter, to one of this year's nominees.
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Watch the Grammy Awards Nominations Live Stream
John Legend, Cyndi Lauper, Machine Gun Kelly and Olivia Rodrigo are among those who will be revealing nominees for the 65th annual music trophyfest.
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Christine Farnon, a “Guiding Light” at Recording Academy for Decades, Dies at 97
Farnon started as an unpaid volunteer in May 1957 — when the Academy was just in its formative stages — and rose to become executive vice president.
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