'My Night' celebrates ceremony's milestone
CBS is adding some Grammy muscle to its November sked. The Eye has ordered “My Night at the Grammys,” a two-hour special linked to the kudocast’s 50th anniversary.
Josef Adalian | 9/9/2007
Exec given four-year contract extension
Neil Portnow, who took over the Recording Academy five years ago following the turbulent reign of C. Michael Greene, has been upped to prexy-CEO and given a four-year contract extension.
Phil Gallo | 9/5/2007
Martin, Calle 13 take two nominations each
Tropical singer-songwriter Juan Luis Guerra garnered a leading five Latin Grammy nominations Wednesday while Ricky Martin and Calle 13 received four each.
| 8/29/2007
Award winners, performers get a bump
The question pops up every year: What's a Grammy worth in sales? It's a tough intangible, and this year's show sent albums by performers and winners skyrocketing. While a win or an on-air perf delivers a sales bump, it appears some albums are not in a position to be helped.
Phil Gallo | 2/21/2007
Nine albums cracked the 100,000 sold mark
Norah Jones' "Not Too Late" (Blue Note) returned to No. 1 on the nation's album sales chart as the combination of the Grammys and Valentine's Day led to a major sales week.
Phil Gallo | 2/21/2007
Show in tune with audiences
Sunday's Grammy Awards telecast bounced back from its record-low ratings performance of a year ago, winning the night for CBS even though ABC put up a good fight.
| 2/12/2007
Most Grammy nominees are swept under the rug
Gordon Goodwin is a 2007 nominee, as well as a past Grammy winner and the proud owner of three Emmys. But don't watch for him during the ceremony; he'll likely be watching from home.
Andrew Barker | 2/12/2007
Reunited trio opens Grammys with 'Roxanne'
In their first public gig since being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003, the reunited Police -- Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers -- took the stage at the 49th annual Grammy Awards, kicking off the show with "Roxanne."
Erin Maxwell | 2/11/2007
Band beats backlash, picks up 5 awards
The 49th annual Grammys took a stand by championing a band that took a stand. The Dixie Chicks won five Grammy Awards Sunday night for their first work after ruffling the feathers of politicians, right-wing pundits and some country fans with an off-the-cuff comment about President Bush.
| 2/11/2007
Vets, newbies share in glory backstage
"This is an incredible night for me," enthused songstress Mary J. Blige. "It was not just a music business breakthrough, but a personal breakthrough.
| 2/11/2007