Chappell Roan brought the music industry’s treatment of artists back into the national consciousness this week during her Grammy acceptance speech for Best New Artist, challenging music companies to do better by young, developing acts. “Record labels need to treat their artists as valuable employees with a livable wage and …
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After four turns of being denied Album of the Year at the Grammys — losses that said four blockbuster albums (two of which spawned their own films), four legendary world tours, two Super Bowl performances, more Grammy wins than any other person, and many more acts of unequivocal genius were …
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The first day of the Los Angeles wildfires, Brad Paisley texted his friend Taylor Goldsmith of the band Dawes about the impact on the Pacific Palisades, where Paisley once owned a home. In one of his replies, Goldsmith told Paisley that the fire was now encroaching on Altadena, where Goldsmith, …
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As a teenager, Chappell Roan set out for Recording Academy recognition. In a video resurfaced online, the Missouri-born artist took home the top prize at a 2012 talent show in Springfield, Missouri, and said, “I want to win a Grammy.” “That’s my goal” a 14-year-old Roan said, as she accepted …
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When Taylor Swift announced Cowboy Carter as Best Country Album at Sunday’s Grammys, Beyoncé looked genuinely shocked. The global superstar is no stranger to the Grammy podium — after all, she holds the record for most Grammy wins, with 32 total trophies including this year’s crop — but, from her …
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Chappell Roan made her Grammy stage debut Sunday night when she brought the “Pink Pony Club” to the Crypto.com Arena. Roan came out donning her signature, rhinestone-adorned cowboy hat, a matching bodysuit, cowboy boots, and gloves with bedazzled horse shoe details on them. The singer was ushered in by a …
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Dawes have announced the release of “I Love L.A.,” a cover of the Randy Newman 1983 classic, with proceeds directed to the Recording Academy and MusiCares’ Los Angeles fire relief effort. The band first performed a rendition of “I Love L.A.” on Sunday at the Grammy Awards, making lyrical changes …
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After performances from Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan earlier in the evening, the six additional Best New Artist nominees took the stage for a fiery medley of their biggest songs. Shaboozey, Benson Boone, Teddy Swims, Raye, Doechii, and Khruangbin performed back to back at the 2025 Grammys for a highlight …
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At last night’s Grammy Awards, Kendrick Lamar took home the most trophies of the night – five in total. But it wasn’t a pop superstar like Sabrina Carpenter or Taylor Swift who came in right behind him. It was Sierra Ferrell, the West Virginia-born 36-year-old, winning four: Best Americana Album …
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Beyoncé took home the award for Best Country Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Cowboy Carter is also up for Album of the Year at this year’s ceremony. Taylor Swift was on hand to present the category. As she introduced the award, she remembered past winners who’d taken home the …
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