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Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton Nashville Partners Named Among Top Music Lawyers by Billboard

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP entertainment and business litigation partner Lauren Kilgore and entertainment partner Lauren Spahn have been named to Billboard magazine’s 2024 list of Top Music Lawyers.

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  • Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP entertainment and business litigation partner Lauren Kilgore and entertainment partner Lauren Spahn have been named to Billboard magazine’s 2024 list of Top Music Lawyers.
  • Billboard’s annual Top Music Lawyers list recognizes the nation’s top attorneys who serve “on the front lines of the music industry’s legal battles and deals” in the categories of Talent & Litigation, Major Music Groups, Streaming, Live, Music Publishing, and Performing Rights.
  • She represents music festivals, music publishers, record labels, technology companies, recording artists, songwriters, and other entertainment industry clients.
  • The Top Music Lawyers for 2024 were selected by Billboard editors, based upon such factors as peer and colleague nominations, and the representation of clients with a notable music industry impact.

Recordings by Buena Vista Social Club, De La Soul, Guns N’ Roses, Lauryn Hill, Charley Pride, and More Inducted to GRAMMY Hall of Fame®

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Today, the Recording Academy® revealed the 2024 inducted recordings to the distinguished GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® on its 50th anniversary.

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  • Today, the Recording Academy® revealed the 2024 inducted recordings to the distinguished GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® on its 50th anniversary.
  • The inducted recordings will be honored at GRAMMY Museum’s inaugural GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala and concert presented by City National Bank on May 21, 2024 at the NOVO Theater in Los Angeles.
  • For a full list of 2024 recordings inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame, see below or visit here .
  • With 10 new titles, the Hall, now in its 50th year, currently totals 1,152 inducted recordings in the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame.

Georgia Music Day of Action This Wednesday, February 28

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Georgia's music industry is rallying behind legislation to create a statewide Georgia Music Office to retain and attract talent and opportunities related to the music industry. Led by the leadership of Georgia Music Partners (GMP), statewide organizations, performers, and music business professionals are coming together on Wednesday, Feb. 28, for Georgia Music Day of Action. This virtual advocacy day is to lobby for support to establish the state's first Georgia Music Office as part of The Georgia Statewide Music Office Act. The public is being asked to spread the word on social media as well as write and call their state legislators before Thursday to ask for support in getting this vital legislation passed and funded so Georgia can also become the #1 state for music business. To submit a letter, members of the public can go to www.recordingacademy.com/advocacy/act#/84; for social media graphics, visit here.

Key Points: 
  • Led by the leadership of Georgia Music Partners (GMP), statewide organizations, performers, and music business professionals are coming together on Wednesday, Feb. 28, for Georgia Music Day of Action, a virtual advocacy day to lobby for support to establish the state's first Georgia Music Office as part of The Georgia Statewide Music Office Act.
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Georgia's music industry is rallying behind legislation to create a statewide Georgia Music Office to retain and attract talent and opportunities related to the music industry.
  • Led by the leadership of Georgia Music Partners (GMP), statewide organizations, performers, and music business professionals are coming together on Wednesday, Feb. 28, for Georgia Music Day of Action.
  • This virtual advocacy day is to lobby for support to establish the state's first Georgia Music Office as part of The Georgia Statewide Music Office Act.

Beyond Type 1 Announces New Board Members and Executive Team

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Type 1 today announced three new board members and four new executives to lead the organization as it grows its program, community, and partner network in 2024.

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  • "Their diverse expertise and unwavering dedication to serving people with diabetes will be instrumental in driving our initiatives forward.
  • They each share an important passion and personal connection to the work of Beyond Type 1."
  • The new members of Beyond Type 1's Board of Directors comprise a diverse set of senior leaders across multiple industries who are all united in their commitment to fighting diabetes.
  • Beyond Type 1 also welcomed four accomplished executives to its leadership team , bringing decades of combined expertise across healthcare, technology, marketing, creative, and operations.

NAfME Member Annie Ray Named 2024 GRAMMY Music Educator Award Honoree

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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HERNDON, Va., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) congratulates music educator Annie Ray on being honored with the 2024 Music Educator Award™. The honor presented by The Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Museum™ is well-deserved. Ray is a member of NAfME and the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA). This is the eleventh year the Music Educator Award has been presented, and now nine of the winners have been members of NAfME: Kent Knappenberger (2014); Jared Cassedy (2015); Phillip Riggs (2016); Keith Hancock (2017); Melissa Salguero (2018); Jeffery Redding (2019); Mickey Smith Jr. (2020); Pamela Dawson (2023); and now Annie Ray (2024).

Key Points: 
  • The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) congratulates music educator Annie Ray on being honored with the 2024 Music Educator Award™.
  • HERNDON, Va., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) congratulates music educator Annie Ray on being honored with the 2024 Music Educator Award™.
  • "On behalf of the NAfME National Executive Board, we offer our sincere CONGRATULATIONS to Annie Ray for being recognized as this year's GRAMMY Music Educator Award honoree," said NAfME President Scott R. Sheehan.
  • In this eleventh year of the award, six of the 10 finalists for the 2024 Music Educator Award are members of NAfME.

Getty Images Announced as Official Photographer of the 66th GRAMMY Awards®

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, will once again serve as the official photographer for the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards®, tasked by the Recording Academy® with capturing one of the world’s most iconic awards ceremonies and music’s only peer‑recognized accolade.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, will once again serve as the official photographer for the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards®, tasked by the Recording Academy® with capturing one of the world’s most iconic awards ceremonies and music’s only peer‑recognized accolade.
  • As the official photographer of the show on February 4, Getty Images’ award‑winning entertainment photographers will deliver high‑quality content from all aspects of the show.
  • This includes arrivals, the red carpet, inside the show, media center, and high‑end portraits of talent backstage.
  • Getty Images Vice President of Global Entertainment Kirstin Benson said, “The GRAMMY Awards® bring together the very best talent in music from around the globe for an unparalleled evening.

Sonos Partners With the Recording Academy® to Host Immersive Experiences at 2024 GRAMMY® House

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Sonos (Nasdaq: SONO), the world’s leading sound experience company, is partnering with The Recording Academy and Flyana Boss to bring the magic of Sonos to life with exciting red carpet activations and amplified sound experiences at this year’s GRAMMY House.

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  • Sonos (Nasdaq: SONO), the world’s leading sound experience company, is partnering with The Recording Academy and Flyana Boss to bring the magic of Sonos to life with exciting red carpet activations and amplified sound experiences at this year’s GRAMMY House.
  • Sonos has teamed up with Flyana Boss, the powerful female rap duo shaping music and culture, to host the Sonos red carpet experience at this year’s #GRAMMYsNextGen Party and Academy Proud event.
  • From the Red Carpet to the Speakeasy, Sonos speakers will envelop guests in rich, dynamic sound.
  • “Sonos is thrilled to partner with the Recording Academy and Flyana Boss to bring premium sound experiences to the 2024 GRAMMY House – a collaboration that reinforces our profound connection to the creator community, and underscores our commitment to delivering unparalleled listening experiences.

The 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony® Will Be Hosted by Acclaimed Songwriter/Producer, Activist and Current GRAMMY® Nominee Justin Tranter on Sun, Feb. 4 at Peacock Theater

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Acclaimed songwriter/producer, activist and current GRAMMY® nominee, Justin Tranter will host the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony®, live from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

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  • Acclaimed songwriter/producer, activist and current GRAMMY® nominee, Justin Tranter will host the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony®, live from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
  • Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. and Chair of the Board of Trustees Tammy Hurt will provide opening remarks.
  • The 66th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony will stream live on Sun, Feb. 4, at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel and on live.GRAMMY.com .
  • The 66th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony is produced by Branden Chapman, Ruby Marchand, Chantel Sausedo, and Rex Supa on behalf of the Recording Academy.

The Recording Academy®’s GRAMMY® House, Presented by Mastercard®, Returns Thurs, Feb. 1 – Sat, Feb. 3, 2024

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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GRAMMY House is presented by Mastercard and runs from Thurs, Feb. 1, 2024, to Sat, Feb. 3, 2024, in Los Angeles.

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  • GRAMMY House is presented by Mastercard and runs from Thurs, Feb. 1, 2024, to Sat, Feb. 3, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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    “I am so excited for this second installment of GRAMMY House,” said Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy.
  • GRAMMY House concludes with the debut of Academy Proud – the Recording Academy’s new initiative dedicated to uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community.
  • The Recording Academy will honor the 2024 Class of #GRAMMYsNextGen Ambassadors and Advisors with a private Power Brunch to celebrate the year’s successes.

IBM Unveils AI Stories with watsonx to Enhance the Digital Fan Experience for 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards®

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today introduced AI Stories with IBM watsonx, a generative AI solution co-created alongside the Recording Academy® to generate and scale editorial content around GRAMMY® nominees before and during the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards®.

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  • ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today introduced AI Stories with IBM watsonx , a generative AI solution co-created alongside the Recording Academy® to generate and scale editorial content around GRAMMY® nominees before and during the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards®.
  • The produced content will consist of social-ready assets as well as longer-form coverage that will appear across GRAMMY digital platforms.
  • "AI Stories with watsonx is a powerful example of how AI can help drive productivity gains in a wide variety of use cases."
  • In addition to AI Stories with IBM watsonx, IBM Consulting has worked closely with the Recording Academy and Latin Recording Academy® to co-create new solutions that will enhance its business operations and create a more personalized digital experience for each of its 24,000 members.