Awards
Genesis Owusu Wins Big at 2022 AIR Awards
With a hattrick, Genesis Owusu was the big winner Thursday night (Aug. 4) at the 2022 AIR Awards in Adelaide, the annual ceremony that recognizes the best in Australia’s independent music community. Owusu took out a perfect three-from-three, winning for best independent hip-hop album or EP and independent album of the year for his breakthrough Smiling With No Teeth, plus independent song of the year for its title track. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The AIR Awards cap a remarkable run of wins for Owusu, whose trophy cabinet includes ARIA and APRA Awards, the J Award for Australian Album of the year, the Australian Music Prize, and first ranking in the Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition, all collected in the past year. In a video...
Kate Bush Hasn’t Gotten Much Grammy Recognition: Will This Be Her Year?
Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” is one of the biggest hits of the summer. It holds at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, just behind monster hits by Lizzo and Harry Styles. Fans want to know if there’s any way it could get some attention when the nominations for the 65th Annual Grammy Awards are announced on Nov. 15. In addition to being a major hit, “Running Up That Hill” is the kind of record that Grammy voters often respond to – both classy and accessible. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Bush first released the recording in 1985, so it won’t be eligible for record of the year, though a live or alternate recording of it could be. The Recording Academy’s current Grammy rule book explains: “A song…must have been releas...
Gurrumul to Be Inducted Into NIMAs Hall of Fame
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, the late Indigenous Australian singer whose rare gifts were described by Quincy Jones as “unbelievable,” will be inducted into the NIMA Hall of Fame, with a celebration during the 2022 National Indigenous Music Awards this Saturday (Aug. 6). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On the night, Gurrumul will be remembered with a tribute performed by fellow Saltwater Band member Manuel Dhurrkay. Blind from birth and raised in the remote Galiwin’ku community on Elcho Island, off the coast of Arnhem land in the Northern Territory, Yunupingu was recognized as one of Australia’s great talents when he died in 2017, aged 46. Gurrumul left an indelible mark on Australia’s music landscape. His solo breakthrough came with his debut 2...
These 2022 VMA Contenders Were Also Nominated at the First VMAs in 1984
Two of the artists nominated for the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards go way back with the VMAs, to the very first show in 1984. Madonna, who is nominated for best long-form music video for “MADAME X,” was nominated for best new artist in a video at the inaugural MTV Video Music Awards for “Borderline.” She didn’t win — the award went to Eurythmics for “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This”) — but she left with something even better than an award: She stole the show with her fully committed performance of “Like a Virgin,” in which she writhed around the floor of Radio City Music Hall in a wedding dress. The other 2022 VMA contender who was nominated at the first VMAs is Elton John. The pop legend is nominated this year for both song of the year and best collaboration for “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix),” hi...
Wizkid Leads 2022 Headies Awards Nominees: See Complete List
The 15th annual Headies Awards are coming to America from Nigeria for the first time. The star-studded event will take place live from Atlanta’s Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on Sept. 4. With categories including rookie of the year, best West African artiste and best R&B single, the Headies will honor some of the most notable acts in the globally rising Afrobeats genre. Wizkid is the most nominated artist for the big night, with 10 nods; followed by Ayra Starr (a first-time nominee) and Tems, each with eight nominations. Adekunle Gold and Davido are tied as the third most-nominated artists, with seven nods each. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “After 14 years, I’m thrilled the show is expanding beyond Nigeria,” Headies Awards co-execut...
Normani’s Fifth Harmony Bandmate Lauren Jauregui Sends Congrats for 3 VMA Nods: ‘So Deserved!’
Fifth Harmony forever. Normani is up for three awards at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, all for her sultry collaboration with Cardi B, “Wild Side.” The 26-year-old singer’s Fifth Harmony bandmate Lauren Jauregui quickly took to Twitter to congratulate her pal. “MANI!!! F— yes!! So deserved!!!! [fire emoji] YAYYYYY,” she tweeted. The love fest didn’t end there. Normani replied to Jauregui’s sweet reaction, writing, “my heart. thank you angel. ily so much,” alongside a series of emotional emojis. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Wild Side” was originally released July 16, 2021. The collab came nearly one year after Normani appeared in the music video for Cardi and Megan Thee Stallion’s Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit “WAP.” my heart. thank ...
Billy Strings, Sister Sadie & More Nominated for 2022 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards (Full List)
The nominees for the 33rd annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards were announced in a live event at the SiriusXM studios in Nashville on Tuesday (July 26). Billy Strings, who won entertainer of the year for the first time at the 2021 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards, is nominated again in that category this year. He faces Sister Sadie, the 2020 entertainer of the year winner; The Del McCoury Band, which won a record nine times in the category between 1994 and 2004; and two artists that have yet to win the award, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys and Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news This is the second entertainer of the year nomination for The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys; the first for Tuttle & Golden Highway. Béla Fleck’s My Bluegrass Hea...
Latin Recording Academy Sets Date for 2022 Latin Grammys
The Latin Recording Academy announced Monday (July 25) that the 23rd annual Latin Grammys will take place Nov. 17 and will return to Las Vegas. Additionally, nominees will be announced on Sept. 20. The 2022 Latin Grammys ceremony is set to broadcast live from the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The three-hour telecast, which will be produced by Univision, will air live on the network beginning at 8 p.m. ET, preceded by a one-hour pre-show starting at 7 p.m. ET. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news According to the Latin Recording Academy, the first round of voting will take place between July 28 and Aug. 8. The final round of voting is set for Sept. 30 to Oct. 13. Earlier this month, the Latin Grammys kicked off their Acousti...
Pastor Mike Jr. Is Top Winner at 2022 Stellar Gospel Music Awards (Full Winners List)
Pastor Mike Jr. was the top winner at the 2022 Stellar Gospel Music Awards, which were presented on Saturday (July 16) at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta. The pastor, author and recording artist won six awards, including artist of the year and album of the year for I Got It: Single’s Ministry Vol. 1. Pastor Mike Jr. also won artist of the year last year. He’s the first artist to win in that top category two years running since Donald Lawrence in 2006-07. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The ceremony, which was co-hosted by Jekalyn Carr and Kierra Sheard, was taped live and will air on Sunday Aug. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET, BET Her and BET International and will be syndicated in various local markets across the U.S. between Aug....
Everything You Need to Know About 2022 Premios Juventud: How to Watch, All the Performers & More
The 2022 Premios Juventud are taking place Thursday (July 21) live from San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the first time ever. The awards show will be televised live on Univision and will be hosted by Danna Paola, Grupo Firme‘s Eduin Caz, Prince Royce and television personality Clarissa Molina. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Colombian superstars J Balvin and Karol G lead the pack with 11 nods each. They are followed by the nine-time nominee Rauw Alejandro and Farruko with eight. Balvin, Karol, Farruko and Rauw are up for the coveted album of the year prize, alongside Sebastian Yatra, Justin Quiles, Daddy Yankee, Camilo, Rosalia and Natti Natasha. Other top nominees include Angela Aguilar, Camilo and Grupo Firme...
Here’s the Date of the 2022 GMA Dove Awards
The 53rd annual GMA Dove Awards are set for Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Allen Arena at Lipscomb University in Nashville. TBN’s initial broadcast of the show will air three nights later, on Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. CT. Nominations will be announced Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. CT. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news That timetable is much the same as it was last year. Last year’s GMA Dove Awards were held on Oct. 19, 2021, at the same venue. Jonathan McReynolds and Natalie Grant co-hosted the show. The show aired three nights later on TBN and was simulcast on SiriusXM’s The Message. Performers on last year’s show, in addition to the co-hosts, were Dante Bowe, CAIN, Lauren Daigle, Hope Darst, Elevation Worship, KB featuring Matt Redman, Koryn Hawthorne featuring Don...
Is Taylor Swift’s ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ Eligible for Grammy Nods? We Have the Answer
There has been some uncertainty about whether Taylor Swift’s Red (Taylor’s Version) will be eligible for the 65th annual Grammy Awards. The album, if eligible, would be a strong contender for nominations for both album of the year and best country album. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The album contains new recordings of the 16 songs that first appeared on the standard edition of Swift’s 2002 album Red, which was nominated in both of those categories nine years ago. The album also contains new recordings of 14 more songs that didn’t appear on the standard edition of the original album. The mystery deepened Thursday when the Academy posted its “rules and guidelines” handbook online. Under general eligibility guidelines for albums,...
