Posts Tagged: grammy’s

Leaving It All At The GRAMMYs, But Remembering To Take Something Back

I don’t like holding on to a lot of physical mementos, especially ones that would require a UPS label or a potential over-packed suitcase. This is primarily in reference to the award shows that I cover but extends to any other trip I make or event I attend. First, I have the priceless memories of… Read more »

I Told A Few Of My Favorite Stories To A Website Back In Buffalo

A few weeks ago while I was in Los Angeles for The GRAMMYs, I received a Facebook message from Mary Friona. She is from my hometown of Niagara Falls and was a reporter at the NBC affiliate in Buffalo, WGRZ. Mary now runs a website called “Totally Buffalo” which features people, places and events throughout… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Here’s How Jake Owen Helped Mike Posner (And Others) Write Music

This is the story of a song, its GRAMMY nomination and how one small suggestion can have a ripple effect amongst multiple artists. Yes, this is the story – as unlikely as it may seem – of Mike Posner’s “I Took A Pill In Ibiza,” before the producer SeeB remixed it for pop radio’s indulgence…. Read more »

INTERVIEW: Adam Friedman Preps For The Bachelor And New EP

Singer/songwriter Adam Friedman stopped by the show to talk about his new EP ‘Green’ and the single, ‘What If?’ which he’ll be performing on “The Bachelor” February 13. Friedman also talked about his friend and collaborator Mike Posner’s GRAMMY nomination for “Song Of The Year.”

INTERVIEW: The Chainsmokers Set Pop Music Ablaze In 2016 (And Might In 2017 Too)

It is impossible to look back on pop music in 2016 and not talk about The Chainsmokers. Alex Pall and Drew Taggart created two of the year’s biggest hits: the infectious “Don’t Let Me Down” that features 18 year-old Daya and “Closer,” an inescapable duet that Halsey assists on. “Don’t Let Me Down” was the… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Creed’s Scott Stapp On Bipolar Disorder, New Band And Staying Sober

Saying Scott Stapp has been through a lot in the 20-year span of his music career is akin to saying Adele sold “a few copies” of her latest album. It would be a gross understatement. The lead singer for the band Creed has been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, struggled with substance abuse and found himself… Read more »

AUDIO: CNN Quotes Ralphie In Chris Brown/Grammy Story; Relationship Expert Weighs In

After a three year hiatus, Chris Brown returned to The Grammy Awards on Sunday in near-unprecedented fashion for someone of his age. The 22 year-old performed twice and scored the award for “Best R&B Album” with his 2011 release, F.A.M.E. While “Team Breezy” celebrated the comeback, there were quite a few others that were not… Read more »

As Predicted, The Grammy’s Belong to Adele

To probably few people’s surprise, Adele owned the 54th Grammy Awards. The once heart-broken songstress swept the ceremony with her album 21 – a perfect six for six in categories she was nominated for. What makes her feat even more impressive is that the Brit took home the three most prestigious awards of the night:… Read more »