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RECORDING ACADEMY ®  ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR THE 62ND ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS ® FIRST-TIME NOMINEES LIZZO, BILLIE EILISH AND LIL NAS X ARE THIS YEAR'S MOST NOMINATED ARTISTS SANTA MONICA, CALIF. —Recording Academy ®  President/CEO  Deborah Dugan  alongside Academy Chair of the Board of Trustees and renowned record producer  Harvey Mason Jr. , as well as GRAMMY Awards ®  host  Alicia Keys  and past two-time GRAMMY ®  nominee  Bebe Rexha , revealed on Nov. 20, 2019 nominees for the  62nd GRAMMY Awards  in select categories. This year's nominees reflect a melting pot of artistic innovation that defined the year in music, showcasing the unparalleled craftsmanship of established artists and the industry-shifting impact of rising music creators. Leading nominees  Lizzo (8) ,  Billie Eilish (6)  and  Lil Nas X (6)  not only topped the charts but ignited a cultural conversation around their genre-ben...

“The Kennedy Center Honors celebrates icons who, through their artistry, have left an indelible stamp on our collective cultural consciousness,” stated Kennedy Center Chairman David M. Rubenstein. “ Earth, Wind & Fire’s hooks and grooves are the foundation of a seminal style that continues to shape our musical landscape; Sally Field has brought us unforgettable characters, both joyous and poignant, for more than five decades; Linda Ronstadt is the defining voice of a generation, spanning genres, languages, and continents; Sesame Street continues to revolutionize how children and adults learn about our world; and Michael Tilson Thomas goes far beyond keeping score: he has shaped American music and musical institutions for the 21st century.” “In this class of honorees, we are witnessing a uniquely American story: one that is representative of so many cultural touchstones and musical moments that make our nation great,” said Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter. “Whe...

(TAMPA, FL.)  - Six gospel artists will have the chance to become a gospel music star on a new reality program called “ The Gospel .”  The Gospel  chronicles 10 days with eight episodes as contestants compete for a national management contract with  T.D. Jakes’ Dexterity Sounds  and  Marquis Boone Music Group . The first of its kind for Gospel music, the winner of this Christian music competition will be announced with the opportunity to perform at the  International Pastors & Leadership Conference  in Tampa Bay on April 25.   The show is Executive produced by  T.D. Jakes  and  Marquis Boone  and hosted by  Darlene McCoy .  The Gospel  will serve as a platform for up-and-coming gospel artists while inspiring viewers through their faith-filled musical performances. Not only will artists discover stardom, but also experience the hustle and drive necessary to rise i...

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