The Recording Academy is trying. Almost a year after the institution welcomed its first Chief Diversity Officer — following many years of backlash regarding racial inequality — Grammy organizers have announced a new satellite event focused on amplifying black voices. On Wednesday, the Recording Academy revealed that H.E.R., Yolanda Adams, …
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Ingrid Andress and Miranda Lambert lead all country music artists at the 2021 Grammy Awards with three nominations each. Andress earned nominations in the Best Country Album and Best Country Song categories, as well as an all-genre nomination for Best New Artist. Lambert’s three noms include Country Album, Country Song, …
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Tyler, the Creator made his debut on the Grammy stage to perform “Earfquake” and “New Magic Wand” alongside the R&B luminaries Charlie Wilson and Boyz II Men. Wilson and Boyz II Men opened the performance like a barbershop quartet: Wilson sang a typically potent lead vocal while Boyz II Men …
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