Song of the Year

The Los Angeles Film School Proudly Celebrates Alumni Contributions to GRAMMY-Nominated Works

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recording engineers and mixers Hector Castro, Andrés Borda, and Jhair Lazo made significant contributions to GRAMMY-nominated albums by SZA, Carlos Vives, and Paramore. The three are graduates of The Los Angeles Film School and eagerly await Sunday's 2024 GRAMMY Awards ceremony.

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  • The three are graduates of The Los Angeles Film School and eagerly await Sunday's 2024 GRAMMY Awards ceremony.
  • The Los Angeles Film School takes pride in the accomplishments of its alumni, whose dedication, talent, and creativity continue to shape the entertainment industry.
  • With three esteemed graduates involved in GRAMMY-nominated works by acclaimed artists SZA, Paramore, and Carlos Vives, our alumni showcase The Los Angeles Film School's legacy of excellence in the arts and entertainment.
  • For more information on The Los Angeles Film School or The Los Angeles Recording School, visit lafilm.edu .

GRINDR'S ANNUAL 'UNWRAPPED' REPORT: IT'S HERE, IT'S QUEER, GET USED TO IT

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GRINDR UNWRAPPED has returned and is providing a deep dive into the hottest kinks, twinks, and trends of 2023.

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  • WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GRINDR UNWRAPPED has returned and is providing a deep dive into the hottest kinks, twinks, and trends of 2023.
  • It was a BIG year for Grindr and there was plenty to be unwrapped.
  • With more than 100 billion chats, 13 billion taps, and 1 billion private albums sent, Grindr users were getting busy.
  • UNWRAPPED is our way of celebrating our global user community and shedding some light on how, where, and what we loved in 2023.

John Mayer to launch exclusive SiriusXM channel

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - SiriusXM announced today that seven-time GRAMMY® Award winning singer, songwriter, John Mayer, will launch an exclusive year-round SiriusXM channel, Life With John Mayer, in November.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - SiriusXM announced today that seven-time GRAMMY® Award winning singer, songwriter, John Mayer, will launch an exclusive year-round SiriusXM channel, Life With John Mayer, in November.
  • Life With John Mayer, will be curated and presented by Mayer.
  • SiriusXM's newest 24/7 channel will be available to subscribers across North America in their cars on channel 14 or anywhere they go with the SiriusXM app.
  • The exclusive year-round channel joins SiriusXM's artist channel lineup which includes The Beatles Channel, The Grateful Dead Channel, Pearl Jam Radio, Drake's Sound 42, and more.

BRANDON LAKE NAMED ASCAP CHRISTIAN MUSIC SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR AT 45th ASCAP CHRISTIAN MUSIC AWARDS CELEBRATION

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, the only US PRO that operates on a not-for-profit basis, tonight honored the songwriters and publishers of Christian music's 25 most-performed songs of the past year at an exclusive celebration for its ASCAP Christian Music Award winners in Nashville.

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  • Lake will release his Coat of Many Colors LP on October 20.
  • Recorded and released by Katy Nichole, "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" was a #1 hit on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs and Christian Airplay charts.
  • Spencer and Jamie Rodgers, Vice President of Essential Music Publishing, the song's publisher, accepted the award.
  • For a complete list of ASCAP Christian Music Award winners: www.ascap.com/christianawards23 .

John Mayer to launch exclusive SiriusXM channel

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Monday, October 2, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - SiriusXM announced today that seven-time GRAMMY® Award winning singer, songwriter, John Mayer, will launch an exclusive year-round SiriusXM channel, Life With John Mayer, in November.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - SiriusXM announced today that seven-time GRAMMY® Award winning singer, songwriter, John Mayer, will launch an exclusive year-round SiriusXM channel, Life With John Mayer, in November.
  • Life With John Mayer, will be curated and presented by Mayer.
  • SiriusXM's newest 24/7 channel will be available to subscribers across North America in their cars on channel 14 or anywhere they go with the SiriusXM app.
  • The exclusive year-round channel joins SiriusXM's artist channel lineup which includes The Beatles Channel, The Grateful Dead Channel, Pearl Jam Radio, Drake's Sound 42, and more.

The Latin Recording Academy® Announces 24th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® Nominees

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

The Latin Recording Academy® has announced the nominees for the 24th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, the preeminent international honor celebrating excellence in Latin music, and the only accolade awarded by music industry professionals.

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  • The Latin Recording Academy® has announced the nominees for the 24th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, the preeminent international honor celebrating excellence in Latin music, and the only accolade awarded by music industry professionals.
  • The Latin Recording Academy's membership body of music creators, who represent all genres and creative disciplines—including recording artists, songwriters, producers, recording engineers and mixers—vote during the awards process.
  • “After evaluating more than 19,000 entries, we are pleased to share the nominees for the twenty-fourth edition of the Latin GRAMMYs®,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy.
  • The 24th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will take place on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Conference and Exhibition Centre (FIBES), in Sevilla, Spain.

Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club Features Legendary Blues Music Icon, 5x-GRAMMY® Award-Winner, and 20x-Blues Music Award-Winning Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter ROBERT CRAY on Friday and Saturday, September 1 and 2 at 7:30 P.M.

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Monday, August 28, 2023

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club Features Legendary Blues Music Icon, 5x-GRAMMY® Award-Winner, and 20x-Blues Music Award-Winning Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter ROBERT CRAY and his Acclaimed Band on Friday and Saturday, September 1 and 2 at 7:30 P.M. "Robert's strength has always been to combine a great voice with stinging guitar playing…" raves Blues Blast Magazine.

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  • The Robert Cray Band's beginnings brought the sounds of its mentors into the mainstream, even taking the music of John Lee Hooker, Etta James and Albert Collins to a larger, younger audience.
  • With the 1986 album release of Strong Persuader the Cray Band's tunes were put in heavy rotation on mega rock stations across the nation and Robert Cray's legendary music career took flight.
  • Robert Cray has won 20 Blues Music Awards and received 33 Blues Music Award Nominations.
  • "The Band continues with the same enthusiasm and joy in what we do, and no matter the accolades," says Robert.

Disney Music Group and Andscape Partner on New Label Venture With Oscar- and Grammy-winning Producer and Songwriter D’mile, Music Executive Natalie Prospere and Engineer/Mixer John Kercy

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

The deal was announced today by Disney Music Group (DMG) Head of Creative Mio Vukovic and DMG President Ken Bunt, along with Andscape Vice President and Editor-in-Chief Raina Kelley.

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  • The deal was announced today by Disney Music Group (DMG) Head of Creative Mio Vukovic and DMG President Ken Bunt, along with Andscape Vice President and Editor-in-Chief Raina Kelley.
  • D’Mile recently won the BMI Songwriter of the Year award and received the highly coveted Producer of the Year Grammy nomination for 2023.
  • Natalie Prospere is a multi-hyphenate music executive with experience in artist development, talent management and consultation for artists and companies alike.
  • “We could not be more excited about working with the talented team behind Good Company and our partnership with Andscape.

HIT-BOY & JAMES FAUNTLEROY JOIN KINGSHIP AS CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS AND SONGWRITERS

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Monday, September 12, 2022

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KINGSHIP, the NFT supergroup signed to 10:22PM, announced today that two chart-topping and award-winning music producers and songwriters Hit-Boy and James Fauntleroy have signed on as the group's co-executive producers and sonic creative team, overseeing the evolution of the group's music direction and sound. Together, they will work with Arnell, the group's Mutant DJ and Producer.

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  • "I'm always looking to push things forward musically," said Hit-Boy, "and this is a great opportunity to do something new in the web3 space."
  • Fauntleroy added, "It's so exciting to be a part of something historical and ambitious.
  • "I'm incredibly thankful that Hit-Boy and James Fauntleroy, two of the most influential and creative geniuses in the entire industry, are coming together to develop the music and sound for KINGSHIP."
  • As one of the music industry's most sought out producers and artists, the California-bred Hit-Boy has more than earned his moniker.

CHCI ANNOUNCES 45TH ANNUAL AWARDS GALA ENTERTAINMENT: GENTE DE ZONA

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

The gala will conclude with a musical performance by the Cuban musical duo, Gente De Zona.

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  • The gala will conclude with a musical performance by the Cuban musical duo, Gente De Zona.
  • "Gente De Zona is one of the most influential groups in Latin music today," said Marco A. Davis, CHCI President and CEO.
  • "The CHCI 45th Annual Awards Gala will gather our nation's agents of change in recognition of our community's accomplishments, and with the support and cultural artistry of Gente De Zona, we plan to rejoice in our community's resilience, strength, and heritage."
  • Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 45th Annual Awards Gala.