Grammy Awards promote blues gospel and country shift
The 29th annual Grammy Awards on CBS TV and WIW TV will expand beyond pop to blues jazz classical country and gospel. National Academy president Michael Greene aims to reshape the academy image and recruit new voting members while confirming a broader musical mix. Only 14 live awards will be presented, mainly in pop and rock categories.
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Grammy nominees and performers shape upcoming awards show
The remaining fifty four categories will be honored in a pre broadcast ceremony with on air brief mentions. Top contenders include Steve Winwood Paul Simon and Peter Gabriel with multiple nominations. B B King Etta James Ry Cooder will headline the blues tribute with Cooder as musical director while the Academy faces criticism over its voting. Greene notes bringing a cross section of genres and past years work to the show.
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Grammys nominees span wide musical spectrum this year
Nominations include Run D M C and Billy Idol alongside Dionne Warwick and Barbra Streisand. Performances feature Anita Baker Paul Simon Simply Red Whitney Houston Luther Vandross and more. Patti calls the open door wonderful while Warwick teams with Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder for a charity song supporting AIDS research. Billboard’s Grein notes the shift toward pop rock from earlier conservatism.
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TV Highlights and Grammy Awards Preview
ERI reports on a sitcom featuring Tony Danza and James Coco with trouble from a father-in-law as a con man seeks wealth. The 29th Annual Grammy Awards will be hosted by Billy Crystal at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Also TV listings include the film Places in the Heart with Sally Field.
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You like mel speech crowns second Oscar for drama
The line drawing speech accompanies the win as actress takes her second Best Actress Oscar for a Robert Benton directed 1984 film based on his Texas upbringing. John Malkovich co stars in the drama.
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Man behind Grammys thrives amid show's chaos
Beverly Hills producer Pierre Cossette, expanding the Grammys for 17th year, manages backstage logistics from 14 bands to 14 acts while navigating last minute changes and network rejections. He values integrity and discipline, shaping a live music event that blends audio and visual technology with star talent.
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