Awards
Michigan State Music Professors Say Latin Grammy-Nominated Project Is ‘Bridging the Gap’ Between Cultures
It’s not often college music students get recognized by the Latin Recording Academy, much less the Wind Symphony ensemble, which means this type of recognition “legitimizes what we do,” says Sedatole. But more than that, adds Lorenz, “we’re bridging the gap [between cultures], especially in a state like Michigan where the Latino voice is not heard, although I know it’s there. It shows the world that the Latin culture is alive and well, even here in the middle of Michigan.” MSU is located in East Lansing, Mich., where there’s a population of a little over 48,000, according to the census, and 4.8 percent of the population is Latino. At least five out of the 50 members in the ensemble are Latino, says Lorenz, so for most of the musicians, “...
With No Live Performances on This Year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Program, Here’s How the Producers Told the Honorees’ Stories
Peresman thinks the highlights packages turned out so well that he hopes to have them as the basis for a spinoff show in the future. “[Once the pandemic is over], the plan is to go back to the format that we had [with shorter clip packages, plus an introduction, acceptance speech and performance by each honoree]. What would be great is if we could create an additional program that could go a little deeper and tell some of these stories about the artists. If we could create some additional programming that we could run with our media partner [HBO] that goes a little deeper and tells the stories about these artists, that would be ideal.” The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was originally set to be held on May 2 at Cleveland’s Public Hall. “We had hotels booked, flights booked, ...
Steve Earle, Bobbie Gentry, Kent Blazy to Be Inducted Into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Three-time Grammy winner Earle has released 18 studio albums, beginning with his acclaimed 1986 debut, Guitar Town, and is known for writing songs such as “Copperhead Road” and “The Devil’s Right Hand.” Singer/songwriter/producer Gentry is best known for her 1967 No. 1 smash “Ode To Billie Joe,” as well as “Fancy” and “Mornin’ Glory.” Blazy’s songwriting credits include “If Tomorrow Never Comes” (Garth Brooks), “Ain’t Goin’ Down (’Til The Sun Comes Up)” (Garth Brooks) and “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song)” (Chris Young). James has a long list of songwriting credits, including “Jesus Take The Wheel” (Carrie Underwood), “When The Sun Goes Down” (Kenny Chesney & Uncle Kracker) and “Summer Nights” (Rascal Flatts). Oldham has written such R&B and pop hits as “I’m...
For King & Country, Kanye West Among 2020 GMA Dove Awards Winners: Complete List
Zach Williams, the 2018 artist of the year winner, won songwriter of the year (artist) for the first time. Jason Ingram took songwriter of the year (non-artist) for the second year in a row and the third time in five years. “Way Maker,” written by Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu, won song of the year five years after it was first recorded by the writer, a Nigerian gospel singer who records under the name Sinach. The song has been covered by several prominent Christian music artists in the past two years, including Michael W. Smith, Mandisa and Bethel Music. We the Kingdom, a family quintet that originated in Nashville, won new artist of the year. Here’s the complete list of winners: Artist of the year:for KING & COUNTRY Song of the year:“Way Maker”Writer: Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu; Publis...
Tobe Nwigwe Bites Into ‘Eat,’ ‘Try Jesus’ at 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards
Wearing a long shirt with the faces of Black people slain by police officers (including Breonna Taylor and George Floyd), rising rapper Tobe Nwigwe got some shine at the 2020 Bet Hip Hop Awards on Tuesday (Oct. 27) evening. The Houston spitter opened with his soul-tinged “Try Jesus” (“Try Jesus, not me / Because I throw hands”) before transitioning into a full-throttled version of “Eat.” Joined by his wife, Fat, the duo bit into the single, delivering a precise and impactful performance of music with a message in a stark, theater-in-the-round set. Nwigwe’s The Pandemic Project dropped this year, and his music recently soundtracked an ad for Apple Music x NBA. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined wha...
Mulatto Performs Magic City Medley of Recent Hits With Gucci Mane at 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards
In her first appearance at the BET Hip Hop Awards on Tuesday night (Oct. 27), Atlanta rapper Mulatto performed a medley of singles from her breakout year, with a special appearance from local legend Gucci Mane. Appearing from the stage (and then the parking lot) at the world-famous ATL strip club Magic City, Mulatto ran through her Billboard Hot 100 hit “B–ch From Da Souf” and current radio staple “Muwop.” Mane appeared for his guest verse on “Muwop,” which was both titled after the veteran MC’s “Guwop” nickname, and heavily interpolates his 2007 single “Freaky Gurl.” You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get...
Big Sean Heats Up ‘Body Language’ With Jhene Aiko & Ty Dolla $ign at the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards
Big Sean brought some famous friends with him when he performed “Body Language” at the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards on Tuesday (Oct. 27). Along for the ride were track collaborators Ty Dolla $ign and Jhene Aiko. Their steamy performance kicked off with Big Sean and Aiko watching TV on a set built to resemble a bedroom. Outside the “windows,” a massive forest fire burned, casting a red light on everything as the two sang. Later, as Ty Dolla $ign was singing in the fog, lightning flashed. At one point, as Aiko and Big Sean sang, the latter sat down on the bed, with Aiko eventually joining him on his lap. “Bring that body to me/ Baby, come closer, closer/ Bring it to me/ Oh, yeah, baby, I’ll give you ecstasy,” she crooned. You Deserve to Make Money Even Wh...
American Music Awards Adds Three Latin Categories, Matching It With Soul/R&B and Rap/Hip-Hop
The expansion of coverage for Latin music in the AMAs is a clear signal of the genre’s increasing popularity and crossover appeal. The AMAs are a ratings-driven show. If they do something, it’s because they think it’s what the audience wants and demands. A quick history lesson: Dick Clark created the AMAs in 1973 as a more viewer-friendly, populist answer to the Grammy Awards. Clark, a canny showman, seemed to be saying, “Let the Grammys honor classical and jazz and all the other specialized music forms. We’ll zero in on the genres that most people care about.” For the first five years of the show, 1974-78, there were just 15 awards — five each in the three genres with the broadest appeal at the time — pop/rock, soul/R&B and country. In 1979, disco was red-hot. The show res...
How to Watch the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards
The 15th BET Hip Hop Awards will crown todays’s rap heavyweights on Tuesday night (Oct. 27), hosted by The 85 South Comedy Show emcees Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly and Chico Bean. DaBaby comes in hot by leading this year’s nominations with 12, including hip-hop artist of the year, best hip-hop video and song of the year (“Bop” and “Rockstar”), and two for hip-hop album of the year (Kirk and Blame It on Baby). His “Rockstar” collaborator Roddy Ricch enters as a close runner-up with 11 nods, while Megan Thee Stallion and Drake tie for third place with eight each. 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Burna Boy and Chris Martin, City Girls, Gucci Mane, Jhené Aiko, Lil Baby, Mulatto, Quavo, Tobe Nwigwe and Ty Dolla $ign will be perfor...
Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Cardi B & More Potential Record-Setters at the 2020 American Music Awards
Swift is also nominated for favorite music video for “Cardigan.” She won last year for “You Need to Calm Down.” She’s vying to become the first two-time winner in the category since it was re-introduced in 2017. The other nominees for favorite music video are Doja Cat’s “Say So,” Future ft. Drake‘s “Life Is Good,” Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande’s “Rain on Me” and The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights.” Bieber is vying for his fourth award as favorite male artist – pop/rock. That would, likewise, set a record in this category. The Bieb is currently tied for the lead with Barry Manilow, Michael Bolton, Eric Clapton and Michael Jackson, with three awards each. The other two nominees in that category are Post Malone, who won two years ago, and The Weeknd. There are separate male and female awards...
The Weeknd, Roddy Ricch Top 2020 AMAs Nominations
The 2020 AMAs air on ABC at 8PM ET on Nov. 22 from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. See the full list below. ARTIST OF THE YEARJustin BieberPost MaloneRoddy RicchTaylor SwiftThe Weeknd NEW ARTIST OF THE YEARLewis CapaldiDoja CatDaBabyLil BabyRoddy RicchMegan Thee Stallion COLLABORATION OF THE YEARCardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion, “WAP”DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch, “Rockstar”Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, “10,000 Hours”Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande, “Rain On Me”Megan Thee Stallion ft. Beyoncé, “Savage Remix” FAVORITE SOCIAL ARTISTBTSBillie EilishEXOAriana GrandeNCT 127 FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEODoja Cat, “Say So”Future ft. Drake, “Life Is Good”Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande, “Rain On Me”Taylor Swift, “cardigan”The Weeknd, “Blinding Lights” FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – POP/ROCKJustin BieberPost MaloneThe W...
12 Top Takeaways from the 2020 American Music Award Nominations
Bieber, who has won 15 American Music Awards, which puts him in a tie for seventh place, is nominated for four more awards this year. He’s vying for his fourth award as favorite male artist – pop/rock. That would, likewise, set a record in this category. The Bieb is currently tied for the lead with Barry Manilow, Michael Bolton, Eric Clapton and Jackson, with three awards each. Juice WRLD, who died of a seizure in December 2019, is vying for favorite male artist – rap/hip-hop. Juice WRLD wouldn’t be the first posthumous winner in this genre. 2Pac took the 1997 award for favorite rap/hip-hop artist, four months after he was shot to death in Las Vegas. BTS, the winner for favorite social artist the last two years running, is nominated in that category again this year. BTS is also defending i...
