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Yolanda Adams, Kristin Chenoweth, Sen. Chuck Grassley, and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Announced as 2019 GRAMMYs on the Hill® Honorees

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will also be honored for their contributions to advance music creators' rights and support legislation that protects the future of music.

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  • Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will also be honored for their contributions to advance music creators' rights and support legislation that protects the future of music.
  • "GRAMMYs on the Hill clearly has an impact and makes a difference," said Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow.
  • Through the continued dialogue between music creators and Congress, we are ensuring a viable future for music makers."
  • Grassley and Jeffries are the congressional honorees being recognized for their roles in the passage of the Music Modernization Act (MMA) .

En Vogue and Four-Time GRAMMY® Winners TLC to Headline the 2019 GRAMMY Celebration®

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Monday, February 4, 2019
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Past GRAMMY nominees En Vogue and four-time GRAMMY winners TLC are scheduled to perform at the exclusive 2019 GRAMMY Celebrationthe Recording Academy's official after-party following the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 10.

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  • Past GRAMMY nominees En Vogue and four-time GRAMMY winners TLC are scheduled to perform at the exclusive 2019 GRAMMY Celebrationthe Recording Academy's official after-party following the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 10.
  • One of the year's most anticipated events, attracting GRAMMY winners, nominees, industry executives, and celebrities, the 2019 GRAMMY Celebration will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center immediately following the GRAMMY Awards.
  • "We look forward to our annual GRAMMY Celebration honoring the winners and nominees of Music's Biggest Night," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy.
  • "We're excited to create and share these moments once again with our guests at the 2019 GRAMMY Celebration."

Clarence Avant to Be Honored with the GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons® Award at the 2019 Pre-GRAMMY® Gala

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Friday, January 25, 2019
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As part of the celebration, Clarence Avant will be recognized as the 2019 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons honoree for his groundbreaking contributions to the music industry.

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  • As part of the celebration, Clarence Avant will be recognized as the 2019 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons honoree for his groundbreaking contributions to the music industry.
  • For the past decade, the gala has also included a presentation to honor industry luminaries through the Recording Academy's GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons Award.
  • "We are incredibly excitedto honor Clarence Avant with this years GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons Award," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy.
  • Known as the Godfather of Black Music, Clarence Avant is one of the most influential figures in the entertainment industry.

Recording Academy™ and Republic Records Reveal 2019 GRAMMY® Nominees Album Track Listing

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Friday, January 11, 2019
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The Recording Academy's GRAMMY Recordings and Republic Records have revealed the track listing for the 2019 GRAMMY Nominees album.

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  • The Recording Academy's GRAMMY Recordings and Republic Records have revealed the track listing for the 2019 GRAMMY Nominees album.
  • A portion of album proceeds will benefit the year-round work of the GRAMMY Museum and MusiCarestwo charitable organizations founded by the Recording Academy that focus on music education programs and critical assistance for music people in need.
  • "The artists highlighted on this year's album represent the overall diversity of the artists being recognized as 2019 GRAMMY nominees," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy.
  • "This year's 2019 GRAMMY Nominees album is a testament to an incredible year in music," said Monte Lipman, founder and CEO of Republic Records.