The Recording Academy announced today that it has made significant changes to its Awards process that reflect its ongoing commitment to evolve with the musical landscape and to ensure that the GRAMMY Awards rules and guidelines are transparent and equitable. Among the changes are the elimination of Nominations Review Committees, a reduction in the number of categories in … [Read more...] about Recording Academy Implements Major Changes for 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards
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Jim James, Chris Thile Announced For Set Two of New York Guitar Festival
New York Guitar Festival (NYGF) announces Set Two of the festival’s 2020 online performance series Reverend Gary Davis: In Search of the Harlem Street Singer. Presented live on YouTube beginning July 13, 2020, Set 2 hosts musical performances by Jim James, Chris Thile, David Bromberg, Piedmont Blūz, Jontavious Willis, and more––to explore the music of blind blues … [Read more...] about Jim James, Chris Thile Announced For Set Two of New York Guitar Festival
Brightcove to Power “A Night for Austin,” a Two-Hour Virtual Concert Hosted by Paul Simon and Willie Nelson
Brightcove Inc., the world’s leading video technology platform, today announced Brightcove Live will be the video technology behind “A Night For Austin,” a two-hour live-streamed, telethon-style event benefiting the Austin, Texas community. The June 10th event will feature at-home appearances by a star-studded roster of performers who are rallying around Austin’s vital … [Read more...] about Brightcove to Power “A Night for Austin,” a Two-Hour Virtual Concert Hosted by Paul Simon and Willie Nelson
Rock Star Yoshiki Donates 10 Million Yen to Japan’s National Center for Global Health and Medicine
YOSHIKI has donated 10 million yen (approx. $100,000) to the National Center for Global Health and Medicine through his 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Yoshiki Foundation America. The National Center for Global Health and Medicine researches infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases, including the coronavirus. The organization’s Center Hospital is the National … [Read more...] about Rock Star Yoshiki Donates 10 Million Yen to Japan’s National Center for Global Health and Medicine
New York Guitar Festival 2020 Celebrates Blues/Gospel Icon Reverend Gary Davis
The New York Guitar Festival (NYGF) brings its distinguished musical curation online amid the COVID-19 pandemic with Reverend Gary Davis: In Search of the Harlem Street Singer. Presented live on YouTube beginning May 4, 2020, the twelve-song series commissions a diverse group of stellar artists––including Bill Frisell, Rosanne Cash & John Leventhal, Fantastic … [Read more...] about New York Guitar Festival 2020 Celebrates Blues/Gospel Icon Reverend Gary Davis
Fender Opens Up 3 Months Of Free Fender Play Lessons To 1 Million Users During Social Distancing
To support the community during social distancing, Fender continues to offer new users three months of complimentary lessons on Fender Play, the complete online learning app for guitar, bass and ukulele. After bringing these free lessons to everyone three weeks ago and an outpouring of support from over 150 artists like Jimmy Page, H.E.R., Brendon Urie, Ashley McBryde, Tash … [Read more...] about Fender Opens Up 3 Months Of Free Fender Play Lessons To 1 Million Users During Social Distancing
Las Vegas Sands Announces Sheryl Crow Will Headline Sands Cares INSPIRE on May 28
Las Vegas Sands has announced that nine-time GRAMMY award winner and American music icon Sheryl Crow will headline the 2020 Sands Cares INSPIRE charity concert benefiting members of its Sands Cares Accelerator on May 28 at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Pacific, Friday, February 21. The show is part of Crow's summer concert tour and raises … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Sands Announces Sheryl Crow Will Headline Sands Cares INSPIRE on May 28
"Let's Go Crazy: The GRAMMY Salute to Prince" to be Available Internationally
With the live taping just confirmed to take place on January 28, two days after the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles, Alfred Haber, President of Alfred Haber, Inc., announced today that the company has secured the exclusive international distribution rights to "Let's Go Crazy: The GRAMMY Salute to Prince", a spectacular celebration of the legendary, 38-time GRAMMY … [Read more...] about "Let's Go Crazy: The GRAMMY Salute to Prince" to be Available Internationally
Recording Academy And Warner Records Team up to Release 2020 GRAMMY Nominees Album on Jan. 17, 2020
In celebration of the soon-to-be-announced 2020 GRAMMY nominees, the Recording Academy's GRAMMY Recordings and Warner Records will join forces to release the 2020 GRAMMY Nominees album on Jan. 17, 2020, in stores and via digital retailers. The 26th installment of the best-selling series will feature a diverse collection of the year's most impactful … [Read more...] about Recording Academy And Warner Records Team up to Release 2020 GRAMMY Nominees Album on Jan. 17, 2020
Four-time GRAMMY-winning Band Aerosmith to Be Honored as 2020 MusiCares Person of the Year
MusiCares announced today that four-time GRAMMY-winning band Aerosmith will be honored as the 2020 MusiCares Person of the Year. The tribute will take place during the 30th Anniversary MusiCares benefit gala, two nights prior to the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast. In the midst of celebrating 50 years as a band, Aerosmith will be recognized for their considerable … [Read more...] about Four-time GRAMMY-winning Band Aerosmith to Be Honored as 2020 MusiCares Person of the Year