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Recording Academy Releases Statement on Passing of Jazz Icon Keely Smith
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 18, 2017


The Recording Academy has release the following statement on the passing of jazz icon Keely Smith

Bruno Mars & More Featured on 2018 GRAMMY Nominees Album; Full Track List!
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 18, 2017


The Recording Academy's GRAMMY Recordings and RCA Records have revealed the track listing for the 2018 GRAMMY Nominees album. Set for release on Jan. 12, 2018, in stores and via digital retailers

CBS to Present All-Star GRAMMY SALUTE Concert for Elton John in 2018
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 15, 2017


Just two days after the 60TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS , CBS, the Recording Academy and AEG Ehrlich Ventures will celebrate the legendary career of five-time GRAMMY winner and 2000 MusiCares ' Person of the Year honoree Elton John, by presenting Elton John: I'm Still Standing A GRAMMY Salute.

GRAMMY Museum Selects Students to Participate In 2018 Grammy Camp Jazz Session
by Emily Bruno - Dec 8, 2017


The GRAMMY Museum announced today that 18 talented high school students from across the United States have been selected for the 2018 GRAMMY Camp Jazz Session. Their selection launches them into the spotlight surrounding the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards and provides them with unparalleled opportunities to perform for some of music's biggest names.

Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz to Be Honored by Recording Academy Producers & Engineers
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 30, 2017


The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing will honor GRAMMY Award winners Alicia Keys and Kasseem Dean, aka 'Swizz Beatz,' at their annual GRAMMY Week celebration on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, at Rockefeller Center's iconic Rainbow Room in New York City.

CBS to Air GRAMMYS GREATEST STORIES: A 60TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2017


The Recording Academy, AEG Ehrlich Ventures, and CBS will celebrate the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards by presenting GRAMMYS GREATEST STORIES: A 60TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, an all-encompassing retrospective packed with epic moments from the past 59 years of GRAMMY history.

Recording Academy and RCA Records to Release 2018 GRAMMY NOMINEES ALBUM on 1/12/17
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 20, 2017


Recording Academy and RCA Records announced they will release 2018 GRAMMY NOMINEES ALBUM on 1/12/17. Album pre-order will launch November 24th, offering fans an opportunity to attend the 60th Annual Grammy Awards in New York City.

Harry Styles, Keith Urban & More to Perform at MUSICARES PERSON OF THE YEAR Tribute
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 10, 2017


GRAMMY winners John Legend, Lorde, and Keith Urban will perform at the 2018 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute concert honoring Fleetwood Mac on Jan. 26. GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriters HAIM and OneRepublic and singer/songwriter Harry Styles will also join the performance lineup.

Disney / Pixar's COCO Helps Kick Off GRAMMY Music Education Coalition
by TV News Desk - Nov 8, 2017


A first-of-its-kind national organization, the GRAMMY Music Education Coalition (GMEC) was announced today, formed with the goal of increasing the number of youth actively participating in music making in U.S. public schools.

Jay-Z to Be Honored with Grammy Salute to Industry Icons Award
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 31, 2017


Clive Davis and the Recording Academy will present the annual Pre-GRAMMY Gala on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at Sheraton New York Times Square, the evening preceding the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards .

SCHOOL OF ROCK Star, Cissy Houston Set for GRAMMY Museum Experience Grand Opening in Newark
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017


Prudential Center and the forthcoming GRAMMY Museum Experience (developed in partnership with the Los Angeles-based GRAMMY Museum) have announced today details for the Experience's ribbon-cutting ceremony today, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Prudential Center in Newark.

PBS's GREAT PERFORMANCES Presents Grammy Salute To Music Legends 2017, Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2017


In collaboration with the Recording Academy, GREAT PERFORMANCES presents GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends 2017, the second annual all-star concert offering a primetime spotlight for the Academy's 2017 Special Merit Awards recipients.

GRAMMY SALUTE TO MUSIC LEGENDS Airs on PBS' 'Great Performances' Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2017


In collaboration with the Recording Academy, 'Great Performances' presents 'GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends', the second annual all-star concert offering a primetime spotlight for the Academy's 2017 Special Merit Awards recipients.

SCHOOL OF ROCK Star, Cissy Houston Set for GRAMMY Museum Experience Grand Opening in Newark
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2017


Prudential Center and the forthcoming GRAMMY Museum Experience (developed in partnership with the Los Angeles-based GRAMMY Museum) have announced today details for the Experience's ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Prudential Center in Newark.

CBS to Air GRAMMYS GREATEST STORIES: A 60TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, 11/24
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 10, 2017


The Recording Academy, AEG Ehrlich Ventures, and CBS will celebrate the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards by presenting GRAMMYS GREATEST STORIES: A 60TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, an all-encompassing retrospective packed with epic moments from the past 59 years of GRAMMY history.

PBS's GREAT PERFORMANCES Presents Grammy Salute To Music Legends 2017, 10/13
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 29, 2017


In collaboration with the Recording Academy, GREAT PERFORMANCES presents GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends 2017, the second annual all-star concert offering a primetime spotlight for the Academy's 2017 Special Merit Awards recipients.

Bruno Mars Expands His Support for Grammy Museum's Grammy Camp with Special Scholarship
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 27, 2017


The GRAMMY Museum (www.grammymuseum.org) announced today that five additional students will receive financial assistance for GRAMMY Camp through the generous support of five-time GRAMMY winner and 21-time GRAMMY nominee Bruno Mars.

MusiCares Issues Statement on Hurricane Relief Resources for Music Industry
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 11, 2017


MusiCares® was established by the Recording Academy to safeguard the health and welfare of all music people. We are dedicated to being there throughout the year and when disaster strikes members of our music community.

The Second City Mourns the Loss of Comedic Legend Shelley Berman
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2017


The Second City mourns the loss of comedic legend Shelley Berman at the age of 92 at his home in Bell Canyon, CA.

GRAMMY SALUTE TO MUSIC LEGENDS Airs on PBS' 'Great Performances' 10/13
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 31, 2017


In collaboration with the Recording Academy, 'Great Performances' presents 'GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends', the second annual all-star concert offering a primetime spotlight for the Academy's 2017 Special Merit Awards recipients.

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