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The Recording Academy and CBS announced today that James Corden, the Emmy- and Tony Award-winning multi-faceted host of CBS' 'The Late Late Show With James Corden,' will host the 59TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS, marking his first year as master of ceremonies for Music's Biggest Night

Leon Russell, born Claude Russell Bridges, who sang, wrote and produced some of rock 'n' roll's top records, passed away Sunday, Nov. 13 at the age of 74.

Poet, novelist and songwriter Leonard Cohen passed away at the age of 82 according to an announcement Thursday night on his Facebook page. He was 82.

The 2017 MusiCares Person of the Year gala will begin with a reception and silent auction offering an exclusive and unparalleled selection of luxury items, VIP experiences, and one-of-a-kind celebrity memorabilia for bidding guests.

Multi-GRAMMY winner Jack White will be honored at The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing GRAMMY Week celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017

The lights at the Lyric Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue will be dimmed for five minutes tonight at 7.25pm before THRILLER LIVE starts to pay tribute to Rod Temperton the British writer of Michael Jackson's iconic Thriller, one of the UK's most successful songwriters, who sadly passed away last week.

Tom Petty will be honored as the 2017 MusiCares Person of the Year on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, it was announced today by Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the MusiCares Foundation

The MusiCares Foundation®-one of the affiliated charities of The Recording Academy®-announced new elected leadership and Board members.

In collaboration with the The Recording Academy, Great Performances presents 'GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends,' a special all-star concert offering a primetime spotlight for The Academy's 2016 Special Merit Awards recipients.

Today, Bulova Watch Company and The Recording Academy announced a 3-year partnership agreement, which centers on a range of products and activities.

Legendary trumpet player Wayne Jackson has passed away at the age of 74

The Recording Academy and CBS announced an extended agreement to keep Music's Biggest Night on CBS Television Network through 2026.

Billboard reports that Puerto Rican pianist José Lugo has passed away at age 56. Along with performing with such salsa greats as Bobby Valentín

NBC News reports that Grammy award-winning musician Emilio Navaira passed away yesterday at the age of 53.

The GRAMMY Foundation® announced today that 142 talented high school students from 117 U.S. cities and 30 U.S. states have been selected as participants in the 12th annual GRAMMY Camp® program.

Jazz singer Billy Paul, perhaps best known for his iconic hit 'Me and Mrs. Jones,' died on Sunday, April 24, at the age of 80

The Recording Academy will honor its 2016 Special Merit Awards recipients with an awards ceremony and live tribute concert tonight, April 23, 2016 at The Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.

According to TMZ, the artist known as Prince has passed away at age 57. The singer's body was discovered at his Paisley Park estate in Minnesota early this morning.

A diverse can't-miss lineup blending sounds of the past and present will ignite the stage for 'GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends,' taking place Saturday, April 23, at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.