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Revisit 7 Classic Fleetwood Mac Songs: From "The Chain" To "Never Forget" & More
In addition to big hits like "Dreams" and "Go Your Own Way," there are many treasures to be found in the 'Rumours'-era lineup's catalog. |GRAMMYs/Jul 11, 2025 - 02:35 pm In the case of Fleetwood Mac, it's not difficult to curate a playlist of hits. After all, they've scored 16 that have cracked the Top 40.
No Accreditation? No Problem! 10 Potential Routes To Get Into Jazz As A Beginner
Don't listen to the snobs and gatekeepers: Jazz is for you if you want it to be. Setting the pivotal figures and desert-island discs aside, here are ten ways of approaching the music that might help you finally get into it — once and for all. |GRAMMYs/Apr 13, 2022 - 04:26 pm The search query "How do I get into jazz?" may elicit almost three billion results on Google, but here's what virtually none of the articles will tell you: the negative associations have a lot of truth to them.
How Camila Cabello Found Herself With 'Familia,' An Album That Ties Together Her Latin Roots And "An Unfiltered Me"
Editor's Note: This piece has been updated to reflect release dates and album titles announced after publishing. While it may feel like there's not much to look forward to during yet another wave of COVID-19, music fans around the world are eagerly waiting to load their playlists with new releases as 2022 gets underway. And there's certainly plenty to look forward to: Along with The Weeknd, who released his fifth studio album, Dawn FM, on Jan.
Bruno Mars' GRAMMYs Legacy: How His 'Clean Sweep' With Silk Sonic Continued A Remarkable Winning Streak
With four wins at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards, Bruno Mars didn't just add to his pile of golden gramophones — he cemented himself as a GRAMMY legend |GRAMMYs/Apr 5, 2022 - 09:25 pm The 2022 GRAMMYs proved successful for Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, who — together as Silk Sonic — won all four GRAMMYs for which they were nominated. After claiming Best R&B Performance (a tie with Jazmine Sullivan), Best R&B Song and Song Of The Year, they topped off their four-for-four night with Record Of The Year.
"Teachers & Artists Together Can Inspire The Next Generation": GRAMMY In The Schools Salute To Music Education Honorees & Organizers Share Why Music Education Is More Important Than Ever
The GRAMMY Week event honored Jeffrey Murdock from University of Arkansas and Stephen Cox from Texas' Eastland High School, the respective 2021 and 2022 recipients. Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats also took the stage for a special performance. |GRAMMYs/Apr 4, 2022 - 07:15 pm During this year's GRAMMY Week, executives, teachers, and students came together for the GRAMMY In The Schools Salute To Music Education.
The 2022 GRAMMYs Was A Momentous Return To An In-Person Ceremony. But It Didn't Forget The Lessons Of Last Year.
The 2022 GRAMMYs marked a glorious return to the physical realm, reminding us all of the magic of humans playing instruments and singing for other humans. And the sea change that was last year's GRAMMYs led directly to what we saw on April 3. |GRAMMYs/Apr 4, 2022 - 10:12 pm The year was 2021, vaccines were just rolling in and the GRAMMYs looked a lot different that time around — especially as winners' reactions went.
Watch Artists React To Winning A GRAMMY At The 2022 Award Ceremony, From Silk Sonic To SZA & Doja Cat
There were sweeps and upsets, ties and shoe-ins, but every winning artist had one thing in common: a strong reaction to getting that golden gramophone. Relive some of the most memorable acceptance speeches of the 2022 GRAMMYs. |GRAMMYs/Apr 4, 2022 - 09:20 pm The 2022 GRAMMYs, held for the first time in Las Vegas, were a showcase for musical excellence and raw emotion.
Baby Keem Wins Best Rap Performance | 2022 GRAMMYs
Baby Keem Wins Best Rap Performance for "Family Ties" featuring Kendrick Lamar at the 2022 GRAMMYs |GRAMMYs/Apr 4, 2022 - 01:46 am Baby Keem ft. Kendrick Lamar won the GRAMMY for Best Rap Performance at the 2022 GRAMMYs for “Family Ties.” This win is the rapper’s first win of the 2022 GRAMMYs and of his career. “Nothing can prepare me for this moment tonight,” Keem said.
Mon Laferte Delivers Stunning Performance Of "La Mujer" | 2022 GRAMMYs
Ahead of the 2022 GRAMMYs, Chilean singer — and GRAMMY nominee — Mon Laferte performed "La Mujer" at the Premiere Ceremony. The song is a single from her 2021 album, 'Seis,' a nominee for Best Regional Mexican Music Album (including Tejano). |GRAMMYs/Apr 3, 2022 - 09:58 pm What better way to celebrate a GRAMMY nomination than performing on a GRAMMY stage? Mon Laferte got to do just that at the 2022 Premiere Ceremony.
From The Black Keys To Behind The Board: How Dan Auerbach's Production Work Ripples Through The Music Community
In addition to his GRAMMY-winning work as one half of the Black Keys, Dan Auerbach has made waves through his production work at his Nashville studio, Easy Eye Sound |GRAMMYs/Apr 1, 2022 - 02:20 pm Imagine the world's music producers and engineers in a line, then mark one end "Least Finicky" and the other "Most Finicky." After you reorganize them on that spectrum, who would be closer to one end, or the other?
Meet The 2022 Music Educator Award Recipient: Stephen Cox On His Philosophies & Strategies For Teaching
Stephen Cox, the newly announced 2022 Music Educator Award recipient, shares his tried-and-true philosophies and strategies for reaching and nurturing his students |GRAMMYs/Mar 31, 2022 - 03:23 pm The Music Educator Award, presented by the Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Museum, recognizes current educators who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the music education field and demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools.
How The Sounds Of The '70s Took Over The 2022 GRAMMYs: The Return Of ABBA, The Throwback Vibes Of Silk Sonic & More
Between the feel-good soul of Silk Sonic and the return of pop greats ABBA, there’s no denying that the 1970s have permeated mainstream music once again. And as several 2022 GRAMMY nominations reflect, its influence goes beyond the dance floor.
Performers Announced For 2022 GRAMMYs Premiere Ceremony: Jimmie Allen, Mon Laferte, Ledisi, Allison Russell & More Confirmed; Levar Burton To Host
The opening number at the 2022 GRAMMYs Premiere Ceremony, streaming live from Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, will feature a special multi-nominee performance including Madison Cunningham, Falu, Nnenna Freelon, Kalani Pe'a, John Popper, and The Isaacs |GRAMMYs/Mar 25, 2022 - 12:59 pm GRAMMY winner and current nominee LeVar Burton is hosting this year's prestigious 64th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony at the MGM Grand Conference Marquee Ballroom in Las Vegas.
7 Things To Know About Katy Perry’s Perfectly Outrageous Vegas Residency
Perry’s Play, running through mid-August, is Las Vegas' newest over-the-top attraction and casts the singer as a doll struggling to find her place in the human world |GRAMMYs/Mar 22, 2022 - 06:02 pm It always seemed inevitable that Katy Perry would land in Vegas someday. All the biggest pop stars do these days, with casinos and venues offering lucrative residencies to everyone from Celine Dion to Britney Spears.
GRAMMY Rewind: Watch Marvin Gaye Perform On GRAMMY Stage For The First Time With "Sexual Healing" Rendition In 1983
In a special episode of GRAMMY Rewind presented by Bulova, the Official Timepiece Partner of the Recording Academy, watch Marvin Gaye perform "Sexual Healing" at the 25th GRAMMY Awards in 1983 |GRAMMYs/Mar 18, 2022 - 05:49 pm By all rights, Marvin Gaye should still be alive and making the world a happier place with his music.
10 Essential Tina Turner Cuts From the '70s: How Her Forgotten Era Set The Stage For A Dramatic Debut As A Solo Performer
The legendary singer recently sold her entire music catalog. For fans and future generations, this could mean that her 1970s output – one of the most intriguing eras of her career – can finally be properly heard again. |GRAMMYs/Mar 18, 2022 - 04:02 pm At the age of 82, singer Tina Turner certainly has nothing left to prove. She retired from performing in 2009 and lives comfortably above Lake Zurich in Switzerland with her former record executive husband.
8 Trends That Defined Pop In 2021
59 reasons to watch the 59th GRAMMY Awards beatles-jack-white-59-reasons-watch-59th-grammys You've seen the official 59th GRAMMY nominations list, but do you really know the nominees? In case you're not sure, we've dissected the categories to bring you 59 must-know factoids about this year's nominations class. While these facts won't help you predict the winners, they're certain to impress your friends at your GRAMMY viewing party.
Listen: Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 Playlist
10 Unforgettable Moments At The 2020 Latin GRAMMYs j-balvin-bad-bunny-anitta-more-10-unforgettable-moments-2020-latin-grammys In the face of an ongoing pandemic, global quarantines and facemasks everywhere, the 2020 Latin GRAMMYs remained the Biggest Night in Latin Music. The Latin Recording Academy hosted the 21st Latin GRAMMY Awards, held Thursday (Nov. 19) in Miami, this year without a live audience or the usual red carpet due to the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Big Voices: How Pop Divas Reigned In 1996
album-year-grammy-winners-90s An incalculable number of albums have been released in music history, but only 58 have earned the coveted distinction of Album Of The Year GRAMMY winner so far. From Henry Mancini's The Music From Peter Gunn to Taylor Swift's 1989, some of these elite albums have arguably surprised, some were seemingly consensus choices and still others have fostered lasting debate.
Vote: What 2021 Album Can You Not Wait For?
59 reasons to watch the 59th GRAMMY Awards beatles-jack-white-59-reasons-watch-59th-grammys You've seen the official 59th GRAMMY nominations list, but do you really know the nominees? In case you're not sure, we've dissected the categories to bring you 59 must-know factoids about this year's nominations class. While these facts won't help you predict the winners, they're certain to impress your friends at your GRAMMY viewing party.
'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' At 20
'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' At 20 o-brother-where-art-thou-20-year-anniversary The Coen Brothers' 2000 tragicomedy O Brother, Where Art Thou?, set in Mississippi during the Great Depression, pulls deeply from the early-20th century American songbook to drive the film's Homeric storyline, which entangles the lives of escaped convicts Delmar O'Donnell (Tim Blake Nelson), Pete Hogwallop (John Turturro) and Ulysses Everett McGill (George Clooney).
5 Questions With… Alex Da Kid
alex-da-kid-and-skylar-grey-are-all (Up Close & Personal With Alex Da Kid And Skylar Grey was streamed live on GRAMMY365, The Recording Academy's member-only website. The discussion is now available for members via video on demand. For more information on Academy membership, visit www.grammy365.com/join.) A great piece of music, like any great piece of art, can speak for itself.
Oscar Görres On How He Crafts Your Fave Pop Hits
Oscar Görres On How He Crafts Your Fave Pop Hits what-do-britney-spears-katy-perry-troye-sivan-taylor-swift-all-have-common-oscar-gorres-interview It’s late afternoon in Stockholm, but the songwriter and producer Oscar Görres is as animated as a fresh cup of coffee.
Inside the GRAMMY history of 'Star Wars'
Inside the GRAMMY history of 'Star Wars' music-star-wars-grammy-history Take a few seconds. What's your favorite scene from the Star Wars franchise? Whatever scene you picked, just as sure as Luke Skywalker is strong enough to pull the ears off a gundark, it's likely they were impeccably complemented by the music of Jedi master composer John Williams.
Whitney Houston Remembered At 54th GRAMMY Awards
Rickey Minor Talks Whitney Houston & More exclusive-rickey-minor-talks-whitney-houston-american-idol-positivity-more When entering your career with your legacy in mind, you put forth effort to building it with grace and determination, and you come to understand there will be challenges and victories for others to learn from.
Christmas Music: Have You Heard These 11 Songs?
Christmas Music: Have You Heard These 11 Songs? cyndi-lauper-snoop-dogg-vandals-11-left-center-christmas-songs When it comes to holiday music, you can never go wrong with the tried-and-true classics. Who doesn't love Nat "King" Cole's "The Christmas Song," Elvis Presley's "Blue Christmas," Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas," the A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack, or any of the benignly safe versions of fill in the blank?
The GRAMMY Playlist: Music For The Holidays
Who Are The Person Of The Year Recipients? who-are-all-musicares-person-year-recipients Since its inception in 1989, MusiCares has provided a safety net for music people in times of need, including resources and services covering a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies. In order to support these life-saving programs, MusiCares created their signature gala, Person of the Year, in 1991 when they honored David Crosby in New York prior to the 33rd GRAMMY Awards.
Remembering The Latin Pop Explosion Of 1999
Do You Want To Know More About The Latin GRAMMYs? 18th-latin-grammy-awards-18-things-you-didnt-know The Biggest Night in Latin Music is a big deal worldwide. Last year's 17th Latin GRAMMY Awards broadcast reached tens of millions of viewers around the globe, while ranking as the No. 1 most social program of the day worldwide. To get ready for the upcoming 18th Latin GRAMMY Awards telecast in Las Vegas on Nov.
Vinyl's resurgence stoked by millennials
Drop The Needle On Record Store Day In NYC record-store-day-2018-needle-drops-nyc Record store culture and the physical music product experience it revolves around are alive and well in 2018. The proof is everywhere: vinyl sales are still surging, cassettes are cool again, HD vinyl is on the near horizon, and record stores continue to matter — just ask Record Store Day 2018 ambassadors Run The Jewels.
Vote: Favorite National Anthem Performance
Vote: Favorite National Anthem Performance keith-urban-lady-gaga-demi-lovato-favorite-national-anthem From basketball to baseball and football, revisit these 7 amazing national anthem performances and vote for your favorite Aug 22, 2017 - 4:16 pm The performance of the national anthem before a major sporting event is huge. Not only is it a moment to reflect on the patriotic principles of freedom and liberty, it bottles those last moments of anticipation and butterflies before the big game.
13 Scary Songs To Play On Halloween
13 Scary Songs To Play On Halloween ozzy-michael-jackson-tom-waits-son-house-13-scary-songs-halloween Music can conjure a variety of emotions. And when it comes to Halloween, few things can induce fear more than a haunting piece of music. Halloween: What's The Scariest Song Of All Time? But what are the songs that make for a perfectly disturbing soundtrack?
Poll: Vote For Your Favorite 2007 Hip-Hop Album
Kanye West Vs. 50 Cent: 10 Years Later how-50-cent-kanye-west-beef-2007-was-hard-reset-hip-hop Since 2001, the date Sept. 11 has been solely reflective of one pivotal moment in American history, though a decade ago music fans' attention was temporarily redirected. It was all thanks to hip-hop, as 50 Cent and Kanye West willfully entangled themselves in September 2007 in a playful beef that attracted major headlines.
St. Patty's Day: Go Green With Music
St. Patty's Day: Go Green With Music st-patricks-day-go-green-music St. Patrick's Day is a holiday celebrated worldwide in honor of the anniversary of St. Patrick's death in the fifth century. While named after St. Patrick, the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland, it began as purely a Christian holiday but has morphed over the years into a day celebrated by not just the Irish, but the Irish at heart.
Elvis: Do You Know These 5 Facts?
Since the inaugural GRAMMY celebration, the GRAMMY Awards made a lot of progress in its first decade. From televised recognition to high-flying GRAMMY feats, firsts, an expanded number of categories, and four separate celebration dinners, the 10th GRAMMY Awards delivered the prestige the music industry and fans alike had come to appreciate about the burgeoning annual ceremony.
For The Record: Bob Marley & The Wailers' 'Exodus'
For The Record: Bob Marley & The Wailers' 'Exodus' bob-marley-wailers-exodus-record There is high praise and there is high praise. While Bob Marley & The Wailers' 1977 LP, Exodus, is universally heralded as a classic reggae opus, in 1999 Time magazine went so far as to label it the best album of the 20th century.
6 Tips For Free Or Low-Cost Mental Health Care
6 Tips For Free Or Low-Cost Mental Health Care 6-tips-people-who-cant-afford-mental-health-care From hotlines and MusiCares to free clinics and telehealth services, try these less expensive ways to get mental health care services May 17, 2018 - 4:48 pm With the subject of health care, it's the pervasive elephant in the room: "I don't have insurance, but I need health care." Or maybe someone does have insurance and the issue is not being able to afford the typical high costs associated with...
Cassette Tapes Are Back (And Cool Again)
Streaming is saving the music industry and vinyl is in. So say the numbers, anyway. According to Nielsen Music, listeners racked up 400 billion streams in 2017, a catalyst for the industry's overall growth by more than 12 percent. Meanwhile, as album sales continue to plummet, vinyl LPs have made up a larger share of the market each year since 2005. Though vinyl has made a record-setting (and much-publicized) comeback in recent years, it's still not music's fastest-growing physical medium.
Fleetwood Mac To Tour With Campbell, Finn
Fleetwood Mac have parted ways with longtime guitarist Lindsey Buckingham. While no specific reason has been revealed for the split, the band has announced they will fill the position with both Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell and Crowded House's Neil Finn for their upcoming tour this fall. "We are thrilled to welcome the musical talents of the caliber of Mike Campbell and Neil Finn into the Mac family.
Aerosmith, "Dream On": 7 Facts To Know
Rock Is Alive! Take A Listen To These 11 Artists greta-van-fleet-tamar-kali-white-reaper-11-artists-keeping-rock-alive Rock may not be the center of the music universe that it once was — remember, earlier this year rap & R&B overtook rock as the leading genres in music. But just as fashion trends come and go, perhaps rock will rise up to rule once again.
Artists Celebrate 2018 GRAMMY Nominations
2018 GRAMMYs: 60 Nominee Facts 2018-grammys-alessia-cara-jay-z-60-nominee-facts Looking for a different kind of New Year's resolution? How about pledging to become an expert on this year's nominees for the 60th GRAMMY Awards? We can help you do just that. From first-time nominees and top nominees to GRAMMY history and potential records at stake, we've sliced and diced the 84 categories to bring you 60 delectable factoids about the 60th nominee class.
See Full List Of 60th GRAMMYs 2018 Awards Winners
See Full List Of 60th GRAMMYs 2018 Awards Winners 2018-grammy-awards-complete-winners-list The results for the 60th GRAMMY Awards are here! Find out who won in each of the 84 categories below (use the links to jump to a desired field). 1.
Fleetwood Mac announced as 2018 MusiCares Person of the Year
Two-time GRAMMY winners Fleetwood Mac will be honored at the 2018 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute on Jan. 26, 2018. The quintet — comprising Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Stevie Nicks — is the first band to receive the prestigious award.
RECORDING ACADEMY™ TO TRANSITION TO ONLINE VOTING FOR THE 60
Additional Rule Amendments To Go Into Effect Immediately For The 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards® On Jan. 28, 2018 At Madison Square Garden SANTA MONICA, Calif. (June 14, 2017) — The Recording Academy™ has completed its annual review of awards rules and regulations and established a series of new amendments to guide the GRAMMY Awards® process moving forward.
The GRAMMYs Add Special Dance/Electronica Segment
Chris Brown, Deadmau5, Foo Fighters, David Guetta, and Lil Wayne to join for performance highlighting the dance/electronica genre on the 54th GRAMMY Awards |GRAMMYs/Dec 3, 2014 - 05:06 am Current GRAMMY nominees Chris Brown, Deadmau5, Foo Fighters, David Guetta, and Lil Wayne will team for a special performance highlighting dance/electronica music for the first time ever on the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
Seymour Stein: The Sire Of Punk And New Wave
Sire Records co-founder discusses the most memorable artists he's worked with and being honored with the CBGB Icon Award |GRAMMYs/Dec 3, 2014 - 05:06 am Seymour Stein's first exposure to music was listening to the chart countdown on Martin Block's "Make Believe Ballroom"upon returning home from synagogue,hiding the radio under the pillow from his disapproving father.
Just For Mom
The Mother's Day GRAMMY playlist The Intruders probably recorded the ultimate audio Mother's Day card with their 1973 hit "I'll Always Love My Mama," in which they celebrated the woman who sacrifices everything for her child. Meanwhile, in maybe the most psychologically wrenching song about moms, John Lennon simultaneously dismisses and longs for his on the harrowing "Mother," a tune likely influenced by the Primal Therapy he was exploring at the time.
Wild At The GRAMMYs: It's Miller Time
grammy-rewind-52nd-annual-grammy-awards Music's Biggest Night, the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards, will air live from Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. In the weeks leading up to the telecast, we will take a stroll down music memory lane with GRAMMY Rewind, highlighting the "big four" categories — Album Of The Year, Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, and Best New Artist — from past awards shows.
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