The Recording Academy has expanded its lineup for the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards® with a special tribute to eight-time GRAMMY® winner and 2019 MusiCares® Person of the Year Dolly Parton. Making her return to the GRAMMY stage for the first time since 2001, Parton will perform new music from her hit album Dumplin' (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). Dolly's special tribute segment will also feature her classic hits sung by Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, and Katy Perry. Additionally, current GRAMMY nominees J Balvin and Young Thug, and GRAMMY winners Ricky Martin and Arturo Sandoval, will join Camila Cabello for an explosive show opener. They join previously announced performers Cardi B, Brandi Carlile, Dan + Shay, H.E.R., Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Janelle Monáe, Musgraves, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Diana Ross. Live from STAPLES Center, and hosted by Alicia Keys, the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.
Variety has confirmed with sources that K-pop sensations BTS will present an award at the Grammy Awards, according to Variety. BTS is up for one Grammy this year, Best Recording Package for their “Love Yourself: Tear” album.
The finale shows for Sony's “Lost in Music” campaign have just been announced at New York City's Sony Hall (235 W. 46th St @ 8th Ave) featuring performances by multi-platinum selling artist BECKY G on February 6, and 2019 Best New Artist Grammy nominee H.E.R. on February 14.
Production duo BLVK JVCK have been behind the literal boards for some of the biggest hip-hop hits of the millennium under The Runners moniker but over the course of the past year, the duo has stepped out on their own as electronic artists. Today, BLVK JVCK teams with trap pioneer Flosstradamus and rising trap newcomer producer Leat'eq for a new single, 'G.O.D. (GRIND OR DIE)' out today via Big Beat Records - LISTEN HERE!
Grammy award winning singer, songwriter and artist Jess Glynne celebrates her 4 current BRIT nominations this year through releasing a brand-new version of her empowering anthem and single 'Thursday' featuring global R&B star H.E.R. – LISTEN HERE!
Following a 36-city world tour, Ailey II returns to NYU Skirball from March 13 – 17 for its annual New York season during Ailey's 60th Anniversary celebration. The renowned second company to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will inspire audiences in dynamic works by some of today's most revered choreographers. Premieres by Uri Sands, Bradley Shelver, Ailey Artistic Director Robert Battle, and Ailey II Artistic Director Troy Powell will grace the stage, along with returning crowd-pleasers by Juel D. Lane, Renee I. McDonald, and Darrell Grand Moultrie.
The Recording Academy has announced the next wave of artists to perform on this year's 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards®. In what is sure to be an unforgettable GRAMMY® moment GRAMMY winners Red Hot Chili Peppers will join Post Malone. Music's Biggest Night® will also feature the incredible talents of current multi-GRAMMY nominee Brandi Carlile, past GRAMMY nominee Miley Cyrus, and current multi-GRAMMY nominee H.E.R. They join previously announced performers and current nominees Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Dan + Shay, Malone, Shawn Mendes, Janelle Monáe, and Kacey Musgraves. Live from STAPLES Center, and hosted by Alicia Keys, the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.
Apple Music today announces LVRN/Interscope Records artist Summer Walker as the first Up Next artist of 2019. The influential Up Next series identifies and elevates rising global talent of all genres, and over the past two years has been a key platform for showcasing contemporary R&B breakout artists. Walker will join the ranks of fellow Up Next R&B Grammy-nominated alum like Daniel Caesar, Khalid, 6lack and H.E.R.. The low-key R&B powerhouse who writes with refreshing honesty and has been described as “the love child of Jimi Hendrix and Amy Winehouse,” has become an Apple Music R&B mainstay featured across multiple playlists since the release of her breakout single “CPR” in April 2018. Walker's “Girls Need Love” track debuted in August and is still #4 on the platform's R&B charts under the likes of Khalid and Ella Mai (and still in Apple Music's Top 100 Songs chart overall). Her debut LP, Last Day of Summer is the #2 R&B album on Apple Music and cements Walker's rising star status as the #8 R&B artist worldwide across Apple Music, up 313% in the last three months.
The Recording Academy's GRAMMY Recordings® and Republic Records have revealed the track listing for the 2019 GRAMMY® Nominees album. Set for release on Jan. 25 in stores and via digital retailers, the latest installment of the best-selling series—now in its 25th year—features a collection of top-charting hits from many of this year's illustrious GRAMMY-nominated artists. A portion of album proceeds will benefit the year-round work of the GRAMMY Museum® and MusiCares®—two charitable organizations founded by the Recording Academy that focus on music education programs and critical assistance for music people in need.
Added to the all-star lineup, GRAMMY Award® winner Smokey Robinson will pay special tribute to his childhood friend, Aretha Franklin, at 'Aretha! A GRAMMY Celebration For The Queen Of Soul.' Honoring his lifelong friend with a special appearance, he joins previously announced performers Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, Alessia Cara, Brandi Carlile, Chloe X Halle, Kelly Clarkson, Common, Celine Dion, H.E.R., Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Patti LaBelle, Janelle Monáe, SZA, and BeBe Winans. Actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry will host the unforgettable night.
iHeartMedia and Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) announced today the nominees for the 2019 iHEARTRADIO MUSIC AWARDS airing Thursday, March 14 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX, live from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The event also will be broadcast on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and iHeartRadio, the all-in-one digital music, podcast, on demand and live-streaming radio service.
The Recording Academy, AEG Ehrlich Ventures, Clive Davis, and CBS will pay tribute to the legendary career of 18-time GRAMMY®winner and 2008 MusiCares® Person of the Year honoree Aretha Franklin by presenting 'Aretha! A GRAMMY Celebration For The Queen Of Soul.' Performing songs from her legendary repertoire are GRAMMY winners Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, Alessia Cara, Kelly Clarkson, Common, Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Patti LaBelle, and BeBe Winans as well as current GRAMMY nominees Brandi Carlile, Chloe X Halle, H.E.R., Janelle Monáe, and SZA. Actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry will host the unforgettable night. Additional unique performances to be announced in the coming weeks.
Today, GRAMMY, Golden Globe and Emmy-Award winning and multi-talented recording artist, actor and producer Donald Glover a.k.a. Childish Gambino announces a second date at London's The O2 on 25 March 2019 due to phenomenal demand. Childish Gambino will be joined by special guest H.E.R. on both London The O2 dates. Tickets go on general sale 7 December at 9am at LiveNation.co.uk.
You only had “One Job”... TeaMarrr turns up with a cinematic music video for her buzzing single “One Job” and has joined forces with AFROPUNK for an exclusive premiere. Watch it HERE.
Bri Steves has released her latest track, “Regrets,” along with companion video, which premiered earlier today via YouTube. “Regrets” comes just a few weeks after Bri released her video for “Miami,” which was the prequel to September's “Late Night” detailing an elaborate bank heist. Bri Steves is showing no signs of slowing down as “Regrets” marks her fourth release within 3 months, following “Miami,” “Late Night,” and “Ain't Shit.”
Following the release of the second installment of her I Used To Know Her series, mysterious songstress and R&B starlet H.E.R has today announced dates for her U.K. and European tour. The tour kicks off in London before making her way through the U.K. and Europe. Tickets go on sale on 09 November at 9am at LiveNation.co.uk.
BET Networks today announces the nominees for the 2018 Soul Train Awards across 12 different categories. The annual celebration will recognize the best in Soul, R&B and Hip-Hop from legends to the next generation. Filming on November 17th at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, BET presents: 2018 Soul Train Awards will air on BET and BET HER on November 25th, 2018 at 8PM ET.
Bri Steves has released the companion video for the recently released track, “Miami.” The video, directed by Christopher Scholar, is the prequel to Bri's most recently released video “Late Night,” detailing an elaborate bank heist. “Miami” had its premiere earlier today via Noisey, who declared, “Miami” suggests that Bri Steves is ready to take what's hers.” Bri Steves continues to crank out new music, “Miami” being her third track released in recent weeks, following “Late Night” and “Ain't Shit.”
Rapidly rising R&B starlet Ella Mai announces The Debut Tour in support of her self-titled debut album, which dropped last Friday to critical acclaim. The outing is set to launch in the UK in January 2019, and then travel to Paris, Amsterdam and other European cities. In February, the artist will land stateside and zigzag across the country through the month of May. Tickets go on sale on 26 October 2018 at LiveNation.co.uk.
Red Bull Music will launch the latest installment of their critically acclaimed international music series in Chicago this November, bringing with it a month-long slate of expertly curated original programming spanning the city's diverse music genres. Red Bull Music Festival Chicago will explore and celebrate Chicago's rich cultural heritage while spotlighting its modern music landscape. Red Bull Music Festival (RBMF) makes its midwest debut after six acclaimed installments in New York City and a 2017 Los Angeles festival, and will feature live performances, club nights and lectures at some of Chicago's most unique venues. The festival also marks Red Bull Music's return to the Windy City after 2017's 30 Days in Chicago.
