The New York Times – Music:
Ms. Chapman is the first Black songwriter to receive the honor from the Country Music Awards. Her 1988 hit reached a new generation of fans thanks to a cover by Luke Combs.
Category: Grammy Awards
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Musician Accuses Former Grammys Head Neil Portnow of Rape
The New York Times – Music:
The woman, who is not named in the lawsuit, said that she was drugged by Neil Portnow, and that the Recording Academy was negligent in investigating her complaint.
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Ghostwriter Returns With an A.I. Travis Scott Song
The New York Times – Music:
The anonymous artist, who stirred conversation with the A.I. track “Heart on My Sleeve,” has been quietly consulting with executives, while also gunning for a Grammy.
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How Hip-Hop Conquered the World
The New York Times – Music:
Fifty years ago, a party in the Bronx jumpstarted an essential American artform. For decades the genre has thrived by explaining the country to itself.
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Tony Bennett, Champion of the Great American Songbook, Is Dead at 96
The New York Times – Music:
From his initial success as a jazzy crooner through his generation-spanning duets, his career was remarkable for both its longevity and its consistency.
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Top Grammy Categories Are Returning to 8 Nominees, From 10
The New York Times – Music:
The event is also moving two competitions into its “general” field, adding three awards, and setting a new threshold for collaborators in album of the year.
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The North to Shore Festival Comes to New Jersey
The New York Times – Music:
A new arts festival featuring local and marquee-name talent is coming to the Garden State.
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On the Origin of EGOTs
The New York Times – Music:
Many people were introduced to the idea of an EGOT — winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony — through “30 Rock.” But it’s an actor from the 1980s who deserves the credit.