By Staff Report on December 7, 2018
A Star Is Born, Black Panther, Grammy Awards
Awards, News
Among 2019 Grammy nominees Willie Nelson summed it up best for visual media contenders with “It Was A Very Good Year,” one of two performances he has on the broader honorees list — 84 categories in all. Black Panther and its creative visionary Kendrick Lamar generated the most nominations overall, with eight, including notice in the […]
By Staff Report on November 19, 2018
Grammy Awards, Recording Academy
Business
In an effort to further diversify its membership body, the Recording Academy has implemented a new community-driven and peer-reviewed admissions model. As the lead governing body of the professional music industry, the Recording Academy has of late been evaluating policies across the board, implementing changes to get in step with today’s business and social leanings. […]
By Staff Report on January 20, 2018
Grammy Awards, Ken Ehrlich, Variety
Blogroll
It’s a big show. The 2017 Grammy Awards sucked in 26 million viewers. Second only to the Oscars (32.9 million viewers), the Emmys (11.4 million-wide) and Tonys (6 million in a post-Hamilton slump). Meanwhile, The 4th Annual Game Awards shook things up, an audience of 18.7 million via 10 live streaming platforms, including YouTube, Facebook […]
By Staff Report on October 16, 2017
Grammy Awards
Awards, News
The awards process for the 60th Annual Grammy Awards begins today with 22,030 entries received by the Recording Academy consideration, with nominations to be announced Nov. 28. The total marks an increase from last year’s 21,719 submissions. Entries were due Aug. 23 and have since undergone a vetting process to verify eligibility in preparation for […]
By Staff Report on May 17, 2017
Grammy Awards, James Corden, Madison Square Garden, The Recording Academy
Television
James Corden reprises his role as host for the 60th Annual Grammy Awards, live from Madison Square Garden on Jan. 28. While Corden is back, little else will be the same for “Music’s Biggest Night,” which move to New York City after a 14-year run at Los Angeles’ Staples Center. “We serve the music community year-round, and […]