Grammy
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Grammys,
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Grammies
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Usage
What are the Grammys? The Grammys is another name for the Grammy Awards, an award ceremony to honor excellence in the music and recording industry. The statuette awarded to winners is called a Grammy. The plural form Grammys is usually used. The Grammy Awards are held by the Recording Academy (formally known as the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences), whose members include musical artists, producers, songwriters, and engineers. The Grammy Awards honor winners in many different genres and categories, including pop, dance and electronic, R&B, rap, rock, alternative, country, jazz, gospel, instrumental, Latin, classical, spoken word, comedy, and musical theater, among others. Prominent awards include Album of the Year, Record of the Year (for best recorded track), Song of the Year (for best single song composition), and Best New Artist. Winning a Grammy is often considered the music industry’s top honor. The Grammys ceremony often features musical performances by some of the nominated artists and others.
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In 2024, judge Aenlle-Rocha ruled that Daniels could not sue the Grammy winner as an individual, but Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc remained a defendant.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
He was off to New York or almost — Dudamel did quietly fit in a conversation at the Grammy Museum on Tuesday with Anthony Hopkins about the actor’s new dreamy album, “Life Is a Dream.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
She recorded 1987’s acclaimed “Trio” album with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris, and it spun off four top 10 country hits; both “Trio” and its follow-up, 1999’s “Trio II,” won Grammy awards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Tax Court judge rejected an influencer’s bid to write off what he paid for Grammy tickets, Emmy tickets and meet-and-greets with A-list names.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
“Good. Because when you get that Grammy, I expect to get a shout-out along with an invitation to all of the after-parties.”
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
"Harry wore a feather boa to the Grammies, a fan copied, the world of TikTok took it and it became a thing."
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2023
In his career, Prince sold over 100m records, winning eight Grammies and an Oscar for original score.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 3, 2018
Laura Herlovich owns the Las Vegas public relations firm PR Plus, whose clients include the pawnshop owners on the History Channel show Pawn Stars, the Grammies, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, and the Cupcakery.
From Inc ● Jul. 26, 2010
Grade: C See the full list of TIME's "Grading the Grammies" Click to Print Find this article at: http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1958098,00.html Copyright © 2010 Time Inc. All rights reserved.
From Time ● Feb. 1, 2010
Lauper is nominated for five Grammies, including Best New Artist.
From Time Magazine Archive
That drive, talent and output won her 11 Grammys, including one for Lifetime Achievement, and earned her 55 nominations.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026
The collection topped the Billboard 200 the week of release and went on to be nominated for multiple Grammys, winning four.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Despite performing at the Grammys and earning several nominations, including for Best Music Video, the group has never won.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
"We have decided not to enter the Grammys this year," a translation of the message read.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
BTS has a mercurial relationship with the Grammys, having been nominated five times in various categories since becoming the first K-pop group nominated in 2019, and performing for the live telecast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
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