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Grammys

‘Doors Will Be Opened’: Fisk Jubilee Singers Say Grammy Win Is Only The Start

By Damon Mitchell

April 9, 2021

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The world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers have spent more than a century making a name for themselves as a talented music group. So, it wasn’t a surprise when they won their first Grammy award in March.   

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, Education, WPLN News Tagged With: Fisk Jubilee Singers, Fisk University, Grammy, Grammys, music

Fisk Jubilee Singers Win First Gospel Grammy For Record Celebrating 150 Years

By Tony GonzalezandNina Cardona

March 15, 2021

Fisk Jubilee Singers

The Fisk Jubilee Singers, the Nashville Symphony, and an array of lauded local musicians were among the winners at Sunday’s Grammy Awards.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: Fisk Jubilee Singers, Fisk University, Grammys

At Seventeen

By Nina Cardona

February 8, 2013

Longtime Nashville resident Janis Ian is headed back to the Grammys this weekend. Over her career, the singer-songwriter has racked up 11 nominations for folk, jazz, even children’s music. This time, the audiobook of her memoir is up for an award. And tucked inside that story of Janis Ian’s life is how she wrote the song that lead to her greatest Grammy triumph.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: At Seventeen, Grammy, Grammys, Janis Ian

Band Hopes Betty White Tribute Will Lead to Grammy Nod

By Bradley George

November 26, 2012

The Wannabeatles earned a nomination for best spoken word album,but Betty White walked away with the trophy.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: betty white, dennis scott, Grammys, the wannabeatles

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