2 on the Billboard 200. I'm With Her is currently on tour across North America, creatively connecting their fresh Americana to the genre's deep folk roots. Listen Now: "Required Listening" With I'm With Her.

Kari Jobe/The Blessing/Capitol CMG 1 on the Billboard 200 back in May. ", Behind the social messages and even his recent, more romantic composing, Blacc has many other dimensions, including a background in business, artistic projects with producer/DJ Exile, and even his dark sides that he has no intention of sharing. Keb’ Mo’ album Oklahoma earned Best Americana Album. "I'll write and create whatever I want," he said. Best American Roots performance went to Saint Honesty from Sara Bareilles.

On the Aug. 8 episode of the GRAMMY Museum's Required Listening podcast, Artistic Director Scott Goldman sat down with R&B singer/songwriter Aloe Blacc for a wide-ranging interview setting his goals of "inspiration, motivation, aspiration" in contexts ranging from the historic to the deeply personal.

The group has been making music since 2014. The women didn't know what to expect when they began singing together, which was part of what made their collaboration fun and exciting.

I’m With Her had been playing together for 18 months when Hillary Clinton unwittingly commandeered their band name.. “It wasn’t the worst thing in the world,” says Aoife O’Donovan.

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"I didn't have any idea what the song would be about but when I started hearing this rolling guitar intro of 'Mamma Tried,' it immediately made me think of growing up in Australia. Amy Rangel, Glendale High School, Burbank, Calif. He describes writing a love song as a "new hat" because his releases are dominated by motivational messages he considers urgently needed in today's world. Full-time public and private teachers from all 50 states received a total of 2,800 nominations via www.grammymusicteacher.com, and the one winner will be announced during GRAMMY Week. As described by Rolling Stone, the video displays an American surrealist landscape where Urban, trapped in the city, travels through his mind to the musical escape of hearing and seeing "Coming Home" at a club where he both sits and performs the pump song with Michaels. While Blacc admits Michael Jackson's social messages in songs helped him see what was possible, his greater mentors are voices such as Martin Luther King Jr., Mahatma Ghandi and Nelson Mandela. The conversation will give the group the opportunity to dive beneath the surface of their pop-idol fame, which is the theme of the music video for "Idol" released on Aug. 24, also available in a remix featuring Nicki Minaj. Be the first to find out about GRAMMY nominees, winners, important news, and events.

https://www.grammy.com/grammys/videos/im-her-call-my-name-2020-grammy… "The first song on this album is called 'Coming Home' and I actually used a Merle Haggard sample to spark the song," Urban told "Required Listening" host Scott Goldman. Keb’ Mo’, Sara Bareilles, I’m With Her Win Grammy Americana Categories, Willie Nelson Wins Best Country Solo Performance Grammy, Justin Moore, Josh Turner, Riley Green, Kip Moore Among Lynchburg Music Fest Lineup, Amy Grant To Celebrate ‘Unguarded’ Album’s 35th Anniversary With Limited Edition Vinyl, for King & Country, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, More To Perform On 51st Annual GMA Dove Awards, DISClaimer Singles Reviews: Luke Combs, Shenandoah, Michael Ray, Ingrid Andress, And More. Listen Now: "Required Listening" With Aloe Blacc, Blacc reveals that his latest album, still in the works, reflects new emotions that emerged from his family life, as evidenced by its prerelease single "Brooklyn In The Summer."

The following champions of musical creativity in education, representing 16 states, make that goal a reality every day and are now in semifinal consideration for next year's honor: Michael Antmann, Freedom High School, Clermont, Fla.

Listen Now: "Required Listening" With I'm With Her ", "When I decided to sign a contract with a major label, I realized that I had access to a megaphone that was much bigger than what I had prior," said Blacc. We swam in the Rhône River, ate wonderful food, and in general admired your beautiful city. Steve Azar/My Mississippi Reunion Watkins' band Nickel Creek won Best Contemporary Folk Album for This Side at the 45th GRAMMY Awards.

All rights reserved. Best American Roots Song went to powerhouse trio I’m With Her’s “Call My Name,” penned by Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan and Sara Watkins. "I'm married and I have kids and I have love in my life," said Blacc. "Music and the arts should be a part of every child's education," said 2018 MEA honoree Melissa Salguero, while receiving her award at the 2018 GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends. #Idol @BTS_twt Uh!!! Everette/Kings of the Dairy Queen Parking Lot-Side A/BBR Music Group, October 9 Paul Holzen, Parkway Central Middle School, Dardenne Prairie, Mo. Keb’ Mo’ has had four Grammy wins and 12 nominations in his career. Keb’ Mo’ has had four Grammy wins and 12 nominations in his career. Victor de los Santos, Santa Ana High School, Santa Ana, Calif.

Michael Raiber, Oklahoma City University, Norman, Okla.

Content on this site does not reflect an endorsement or recommendation of any artist or music by the Recording Academy. In the latest episode of the GRAMMY Museum's Required Listening podcast, Artistic Director Scott Goldman interviewed Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O'Donovan and Sara Watkins about their folk supergroup I'm With Her. Jeffery Redding, West Orange High School, Orlando, Fla. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The GRAMMY winner will kick off a world tour in support of the LP on June 15 in St. Louis. Life on Eris/Stonewall [EP], October 30 Brent Cobb/Keep ‘Em On They Toes/Ol’ Buddy Records Some of the content on this site expresses viewpoints and opinions that are not those of the Recording Academy. Tanya Tucker/Live from the Troubadour/Fantasy Some of the content on this site expresses viewpoints and opinions that are not those of the Recording Academy. Joshua Shaw, Coronado High School, Lubbock, Texas The event was announced on Aug. 24, the same day BTS released their follow-up compilation of new and previous tracks titled Love Yourself: Answer. Appreciating music in common extends to keeping entire albums on repeat during long car rides between venues. John Burn, Homestead High School, San Jose, Calif. O'Donovan's singing with Crooked Still brought her widespread attention and a supportive community of fans, including fellow artists. Matthew Trevino, Roan Forest Elementary, San Antonio, Texas Have A Google Home Device? On Oct. 10 the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum proudly announced the 25 semifinalists for the 2019 Music Educator Award, champions of music education nominated by grateful students and parents. What’s Good KOREA?!