Kirk Whalum Is Honored With
The USCT Humanitarian Award
Congratulations to saxophonist/composer Kirk Whalum for receiving the USCT Humanitarian Award! Presented by The Fuller Story, Kirk has been celebrated as a hero of the community of Franklin, TN!
Motown/UMe and Paralyzed Veterans of America Honor Veterans with New Animated Video for Marvin Gaye’s Classic Song, “I Want to Come Home For Christmas”
NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In honor of Veterans Day and America’s veterans and servicemen and servicewomen, Motown/UMe and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), have teamed up to premiere a new animated video for Marvin Gaye’s poignant holiday masterpiece song, “I Want to Come Home For Christmas.”
Five-time Grammy Award-winner Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones to be presented live in cinemas on October 23
Landmark production marks the first opera by a Black composer to be performed at the Met
DENVER, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Oscar-nominated and five-time Grammy-winning composer and jazz musician Terence Blanchard recently made history when his Fire Shut Up in My Bones became the first opera by a Black composer to be performed by the Metropolitan Opera.
Peloton x Beyoncé Return With Largest Artist Series Ever
Partnership to Provide New, Multilingual Three-day Fitness Experience
10 HBCU Fitness Facilities to Benefit from the Partnership
NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Peloton (NASDAQ:PTON), the world’s leading interactive fitness platform and Beyoncé, the most-nominated female artist in GRAMMY® history, announced today the newest installment of the Peloton x Beyoncé Artist Series launching October 19th, Peloton’s most extensive Artist Series to-date.
Ray Charles Inducted Into The Country Music Hall of Fame
August 16, 2021: The Country Music Hall of Fame has announced that Ray Charles has been inducted as an official member. Charles, who revolutionized the country genre and brought it to new audiences with albums like 1962’s Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, will be inducted in the “Veterans Era Artist” category.
Merald ‘Bubba’ W. Knight Jr., Member of Gladys Knight & The Pips, Presents a Beautiful Soulful Anthem for Frontline and Essential Workers
CHICAGO, Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — After a year where emotions ran as high as fevers, the Pipco Music Family in collaboration with KES Music Network are presenting the “Thank You For The Love” global campaign featuring two legends of pop and soul music.
JIMMY JAM AND TERRY LEWIS, REP. TED DEUTCH AND REP. MICHAEL MCCAUL ANNOUNCED AS 2021 HONOREES FOR GRAMMYS ON THE HILL® 20TH ANNIVERSARY
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AUGUST 11, 2021) — On Sept. 22, music will return to the nation’s capital as the Recording Academy® marks a successful year of virtual advocacy and celebrates the 20th anniversary of the GRAMMYs on the Hill® Awards in person.
Eighth Annual Sister Accord® Day Will Be Held August 31st With Johnny Gill, DJ Spinderella and Byron Cage To Perform & Receive The Sister Accord® Leadership Award
Daymond John, Janet B. Reid, Ph.D., Janice Bryant Howroyd, and Jim Bechtold Will Also Be Honored with Leadership Awards
CINCINNATI, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Sister Accord® Foundation, the movement that is changing the way girls and women treat, support, and interact with each other, announced today that the eighth annual Sister Accord Day will take place on August 31, 2021.
Vanessa Williams to Host America’s Independence Day Celebration, A CAPITOL FOURTH, From Washington, D.C. On PBS
Featuring Jimmy Buffett, Cynthia Erivo, Gladys Knight, Jennifer Nettles, Alan Jackson, Pentatonix, Mickey Guyton, Ali Stroker, Jimmie Allen, Train, Laura Osnes, Auli’i Cravalho, Maestro Jack Everly conducting the National Symphony Orchestra, with LIVE Fireworks over our Nation’s Capital Skyline and a Special Performance of the National Anthem by Renée Fleming
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Capital Concerts announced today the 41st annual A CAPITOL FOURTH, America’s Independence Day celebration on PBS, will be hosted by multi-platinum recording artist and star of television, film and the Broadway stage Vanessa Williams.
ANNOUNCING
THE PORTERHOUSE WITH GREGORY PORTER, PRESENTED BY CITI
NEW COOKING SERIES LAUNCHES MAY 12 WITH THE INFATUATION & ZAGAT
HOSTED BY THE TWO-TIME GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING SINGER
CELEBRATING FOOD, MUSIC, FAMILY & GIVING BACK
Two-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and Blue Note recording artist Gregory Porter began his career in New York as a chef before he got discovered as a musician. Porter puts as much soul into his cooking as he does his music—both rich with family traditions, imbued by real-life experience, and inspired by a global sense of community.