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George Michael's 'Listen Without Prejudice' Tops U.K. Chart

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Four-disc reissue of his sophomore album races to the top of the charts
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Oct 30, 2017 - 4:20 pm

Following the U.K.'s Channel 4 Oct. 16 showing of the new George Michael:Freedom documentary on the life and legacy of the inimitable George Michael, which also aired Oct. 21 on Showtime in the U.S., the GRAMMY winner has re-entered the U.K. charts.

Sony reissued Michael's 1990 sophomore album, Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1, as a four-disc set that also includes remixes, documentary footage and his 1996 MTV "Unplugged" episode. This mega reissue landed at the top of the U.K. album chart this week.

In addition, the compilation Ladies & Gentlemen — The Best of George Michael re-entered the charts at No. 9 while another greatest hits album, Twenty Five, rose to No. 21. Meanwhile, Michael's third studio album, Older, re-entered the chart at No. 35.

Watch: First Look At New George Michael Documentary

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Mariah Carey, 98 Degrees Bring Holiday Cheer To Adult Contemporary Chart

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Holiday music takes over 'Billboard' chart as a beacon of the season
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Dec 1, 2017 - 11:02 am

'Tis the season, and even Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart is getting in the holiday spirit. Billboard reports they usually see a yearly spike in holiday-themed tunes on their AC chart following Thanksgiving, and this year is no different.

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Seal's "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow" entered the chart at No. 18, closely followed by Gwen Stefani's "You Make It Feel Like Christmas" at No. 19. Tenor Russell Watson's "Do You Hear What I Hear" appeared at the No. 21 position, while Five For Fighting's "Christmas Where You Are," featuring Jim Brickman, landed at No. 24.

The band 98 Degrees' "Season of Love" came in at No. 25, marking their first Adult Contemporary chart hit since 2001. And of course, holiday music mainstay Mariah Carey lands on the chart at No. 28 with "The Star," followed by violinist Lindsey Stirling's "Christmas C'mon," featuring Becky G, hit No. 29.

These seven holiday classics join the four seasonal songs already on the charts, which have moved up in their ranking. These include Sia's "Santa's Coming For Us" (No. 6), Kelly Clarkson's "Christmas Eve" (No.10), Josh Groban's cover of John Lennon's "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" (No. 12),and actress Jane Lynch's "A Swingin' Little Christmas," featuring Kate Flannery and Tim Davis ( No. 16).

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Copyright Royalty Board Increases Streaming Rates, But By How Much?

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The Copyright Royalty Board has announced a portion of their cost of living rate increases for next year
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Nov 29, 2017 - 4:23 pm

In news of interest to artists and other copyright holders, the Copyright Royalty Board has begun announcing new rate determinations to take effect in 2018. The first batch includes slight increases to account for cost of living.

Master recording copyright holders will now receive a rate of $0.0018 for ad-supported, non-subscription music streaming services, up from $0.0017. Performances on paid subscription services will now be worth $0.0023, a slight uptick from $0.0022. In addition, non-commercial webcasters will pay an increased amount of $0.0018 performance.

These rate increases are the first rate determinations announced by the Board. Additional determinations will be announced shortly, which will impact the entire music industry. Royalty rates expected to be impacted include mechanical licenses paid by labels and digital services to publishers and songwriters and the amount of compensation copyright owners receive from SiriusXM and Music Choice.

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How Holiday Music Affects Your Mental Health

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Love it or hate it, there's no doubt holiday music has an impact on our mental health
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Nov 27, 2017 - 12:17 pm

There are generally two kinds of people in this world: Those who love holiday music and those who can't stand it. Regardless of which side of the fence you stand, it turns out science has an explanation.

Scientists tell NBC News it all comes down to your childhood association with holiday music.

"Our response to Christmas songs depends on the association," said Dr. Rhonda Freeman, a clinical neuropsychologist. "Many of us associate this music with childhood and a happy time of presents and traditions and all the specialness that happens around that time of year."

However, on the other side, those who had a difficult childhood or who associate the season with loss find that holiday music brings on more painful associations.

The reason these childhood holiday music impressions have so much power over us even as adults is thatthe prefrontal cortex area of the brain, the rational thinking part of the brain, is still developing in children. As a result, a child's brain is more emotional, and those emotional associations around music stick well past adolescence. 

Because we listen to the same body of holiday music year after year since the time we are small, and tunes like "Silent Night" or "Carol Of The Bells" are designed to elicit an emotional response, it makes complete sense it's hard to get these songs out of our heads and hearts.

So love them or hate them, know you're not alone in your holiday music feels.

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Bruce Springsteen performs at the 45th GRAMMYs

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In Memoriam Tributes To Fallen Musicians: "GRAMMYs Greatest Stories"

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The amazing tribute performances honoring late music legends have become an inseparable part of the GRAMMY Awards' annual In Memoriam segment.
Brian Haack
GRAMMYs
Nov 24, 2017 - 6:57 am

A new tradition began at the 45th GRAMMY Awards in 2003, when the curtain rose on an all-star lineup of musicians assembled to perform a special tribute to the late Joe Strummer of the Clash.

Bruce Springsteen, Dave Grohl, Elvis Costello, No Doubt's Tony Kanal, and Steven Van Zandt joined forces for an unforgettable rendition of "London Calling".

Whether it's the electric Strummer tribute, Adele honoring George Michael or Lady Gaga paying homage to David Bowie, these powerful performances in the 15 years since have served as a complement to the annual GRAMMY Awards In Memoriam segment, which serves as a moment of reflection for the artists, technicians, executives, and other music professionas who passed away during the prior year.

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