Feb 14 Lizzo talks diversity, self-confidence and femininity By Berenice Bautista, Associated Press Fresh from winning three Grammys, singer Lizzo visited Mexico City for a private concert, surprising her fans with acoustic versions of her hits and a toast with tequila. Continue reading
Jan 27 18-year-old singer Billie Eilish sweeps the Grammy Awards By David Bauder, Associated Press Not only did she become the youngest person to win one of Grammy's top awards — record, song and album of the year, and best new artist — Eilish is the first artist to sweep all four since Christopher Cross… Continue reading
Jan 22 Grammys CEO says she was ousted after reporting sexual harassment By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press The ousted Grammys CEO is firing back at the Recording Academy, alleging she was removed after complaining about sexual harassment and pay disparities. Deborah Dugan also says she called out conflicts of interest in the nominations for music's biggest awards. Continue reading
Feb 11 Watch 5:46 News Wrap: House Democratic leaders condemn tweet by Omar In our news wrap Monday, Democratic leaders criticized freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., for a tweet accusing a powerful pro-Israel lobbying group of paying members of Congress to support Israel. Also, a Democratic delegate from Virginia backed down on his… Continue watching
Feb 11 Twitter Chat: Will big wins for women, Michelle Obama appearance help Grammys bounce back? By Lora Strum Can more diverse nominees, Michelle Obama, and big wins for women help the Grammys bounce back from last year’s criticism? To answer those questions and more, the PBS NewsHour will host #NewsHourChats on Twitter at 3 p.m. ET Feb. 11. Continue reading
Feb 08 Watch 7:25 Singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves on using music as an escape By Jeffrey Brown, Frank Carlson Country music singer and songwriter Kacey Musgraves is nominated for four awards at this weekend's 61st annual Grammy Awards. Just 30 years old, the Texas-born musician is enjoying her journey in the music industry -- and doing it on her… Continue watching
Feb 08 What country star Kacey Musgraves listened to growing up By Dan Cooney Musgraves, nominated for four Grammys, said her version of country music is inspired by its roots. But she also loves a huge range of other artists. Continue reading
Dec 07 Kendrick Lamar leads Grammy noms; female artists make gains By Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press Women are heavily represented in the major four categories following a year where their presence was barely felt. Continue reading
Jan 29 Twitter Chat: Grammy Awards embrace diversity, but is there still work to be done? By Lora Strum This year, is it enough for hip hop artists to simply have been nominated at the Grammy awards? Have the ideas they’ve raised in their music about equality, politics and oppression made an impact without an artist taking home a… Continue reading
Feb 10 How the Grammy Awards’ ‘In Memoriam’ tributes are made By Joshua Barajas With so many big stars lost this past year -- Prince, Leonard Cohen, George Michael -- who will win a spot and who will be left out?… Continue reading