Adele dominated the third annual BBC Music Awards again this year winning two awards, the same number as in 2015. She won both Album of the Year and Song of the Year; and speaking from Los Angeles said after winning the prize, “I’m so sorry I’m not there. It’s been…
Category archives: Conventions & Awards
Bob Dylan Skipped Nobel Ceremony But You Can Watch Patti Smith Blow Her Tribute, Read His Acceptance Letter
"Not once have I ever had the time to ask myself, "Are my songs literature?," wrote Bob Dylan in his acceptance letter for the Nobel Prize In Literature. But Patti Smith’s song tribute to the singer/songwriter was not so smoothly delivered. __________________________________________ Despite being the first songwriter to ever win…
Music Industry Leaders Travel To Palestine To Launch Revolutionary Music Expo
A forward thinking and brave group of music industry figures traveled to Palestine in November with Palestinian artists ahead of the inaugural Palestine Music Expo (PMX). Basic industry infrastructure and travel restrictions topped the agenda. ________________________________ Music journalist Larry LeBlanc was one of a select group of music industry figures…
Bob Dylan Pens Nobel Prize Speech, Patti Smith To Perform
The Nobel Prize committee has announced that winner Bob Dylan has penned a speech that will be read during this year’s ceremony. Who will read the speech is unclear. At the Nobel awards ceremony earlier in the day, Patti Smith will perform Dylan’s "A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall." _______________________________ Related…
Grammy Nominees 2017 Named [The Full List]
Beyonce and Adele dominated the nominations for the 2017 Grammy Awards with both receiving coveted album, record and song of the year noms. The 59th Annual Grammys will air live from the Staples Center in LA on Feb. 12th at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. Here is the full list…
RIAA Certifies 100 Gold and Platinum Awards For October 2016
The RIAA has released its October 2016 list of 32 albums and 68 digital singles certified gold and platinum awards including Kelsea Ballerina, Eminem and Carrie Underwood. Read the full list here (pdf) Related articles CMT Music Awards 2015 – A Full List Of Winners Academy Of Country Music Awards…
SXSW Accelerator Deadline Is This Friday
The deadline is looming for the 9th annual SXSW Accelerator Live Pitch competition. An incredible 71% of SXSW Accelerator alumni have gone on to secure a collective $3.1 Billion in funding. I’ve been proud to be a part of the SXSW Accelerator Advisory Board for several years now and here…
Hip Hop Hall Of Fame To Add Hotel, Music Venue
With funding an issue, a Hip Hop Hall of Fame and Museum has seemed more an aspiration than a reality. But that hasn’t stop the the founders from unveiling an ambitious plan that includes a hotel, music venue and retail space. After two decades of development, the Official Hip Hop…
Data: Could It Have Saved Beyoncé From Her Recent CMA Flop?
Beyoncé’s recent performance at the Country Music Awards alongside the Dixie Chicks was received with a less than warm response. While the flop is unlikely to be problematic long-term, some are wondering if a closer look at the data might have saved her. ____________________________ Guest Post by Sarah Beaney on…
Country Music Awards – Full List Of Winners
While most of America was watching the dramatic finale of baseball’s World Series, The Country Music Awards were celebrating Nashville’s 2016 success stories. Beyonce surprised with a Dixie Chicks duet of “Daddy Lessons,” a country inspired track from her “Lemonade” album.A complete list of Country Music Awards 2016 winners: __________________________…