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Major artists looking to top the Hot 100 this year turned to a familiar formula made all the more powerful by the proliferation of fandoms online. Source
Tracks responding to real-time events and a spectrum of moods captured the hodgepodge feelings of life in lockdown. Source
The major categories include some surprising, lesser-known names and notable absences as a Recording Academy in transition plans its pandemic awards show. Source
Six critics on the visual album rooted in her “Lion King”-inspired record “The Gift,” a grand statement of African-diaspora pride and creative power. Source
Beyoncé received a humanitarian award, and performances made explicit references to protests against racism and police brutality at the first major awards show of the Covid-19 era. Source
Hear tracks by Prince, the Chicks, Sun Ra Arkestra and others. Source
Hear tracks by Oasis, Haim, Kenny Chesney and others. Source
Lady Gaga, the Rolling Stones, Billie Eilish and more took over the major networks for a Global Citizen event celebrating essential workers and supporting the World Health Organization. Source
Young artists lead the major categories as the Recording Academy strives to align its awards with the musicians pushing pop into the future. Source
