The Grammy is one of the annual music awards that presents professionals, so find out interesting facts about the Grammy's main award.
The next edition will take place next Sunday (04) in Los Angeles starting at 10 pm.
The awards are presented by categories, the attraction features live performances and great tributes.
However, to understand a little more, follow interesting facts about the main Grammy award.
Prize creation
O Grammy Award was established in 1959 and was attended by renowned musicians such as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, among others.
For a luxurious dinner ceremony where 28 awards were given in the ballroom of the Beverly Hilton.
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Meanwhile, other newcomers to the Academy found themselves at an event taking place simultaneously in the metropolis of New York.
After six months, the second annual Grammy Awards took place again in both cities, however, this time, the ceremony was televised and recorded on the program “NBC Sunday Showcase”.
What do the figurines look like?
John Billings, popularly called “the Grammy Man”, is the creator responsible for designing the exquisite figurines over the last four decades.
Billings and his team located in Ridgway, Colorado, They dedicate themselves meticulously to the creation of each of the handcrafted pieces.
Annually, they receive a list of recommendations. This way, they discover the number of figurines they will need to make.
The figures consisting of three different components (the stand, the turntable box and the lever).
They are individually assembled and manufactured with an exclusive material called Grammium and finished with a layer of 24 carat gold.
They require around 15 hours to prepare.
Since the inauguration of the Grammy Awards, the award has undergone several changes over time, however, Over the last 30 years, its design has remained practically the same.
Difference between “Song of the Year” and “Record of the Year”?
Even though the titles are similar, uncertainty about the categories has existed since the first Grammys.
To explain better, “Record Of The Year” or “Record of the Year” refers to a specific recording of a song and recognizes the artists, producers and engineers who contribute to that recording.
While “Song Of The Year” or “Song of the Year” concerns the composition of a song and recognizes the composers responsible for writing it.
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Beyoncé is the most awarded
Firstly, in the year 2023, Beyoncé reached a historic milestone by surpassing the record and becoming the artist with the most Grammy awards of all time.
O thirty-second trophy by the singer was achieved by winning in the category of Best Dance/Electronic Album. With his most recent release, titled “Reinaissance”.
Right behind the vocalist is the musical conductor. Georg Solit, who previously held the record with 31 Grammys won.
He still holds the records for most awards in a single musical style and most awards in the classical music category.
Here you can check the list of the five most Grammy-winning artists.
See the prizes
At the 26th Grammy ceremony in 1984, Michael Jackson was the highlight of receiving eight awards in a single night.
The renowned album “Thriller” had been released two years earlier, however, the songs “Billie Jean” and “Beat It” they still dominated the charts and earned the King of Pop 12 nominations.
Best R&B Song, Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for “Billie Jean”, Non-Classical Producer of the Year and Best Children’s Recording for “The ET Storybook”.
Additionally, in 2000, artist Carlos Santana also won eight Grammy awards and tied with Michael Jackson.
Nominees
Some talents, despite many nominations, never received the award.
Below are some emblematic cases:
While the Swedish band Abba was nominated on five occasions, but never received an award.
Like this, Lana Del Rey left without any awards, despite being nominated 11 times in total.
Already Katy Perry: the queen of pop has already been nominated 13 times, however, he never received an award at the Grammys.
Even though she was nominated on two occasions, Demi Lovato never had the opportunity to give her speech on the Grammy stage.
BTS: the band from South Korea has already received 5 nominations, however it has not yet achieved the long-awaited award they are aiming for.
Nicki Minaj: with 12 Grammy nominations, Nicki returns as a competitor this year and has the possibility of winning her first statuette.
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