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WATCH: GRAMMY Camp Alum Kristen Castro Releases "Surrender" Video

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The former April Maybe member releases the video for her latest single as a solo artist
Jennifer Velez
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Oct 18, 2019 - 10:12 am

GRAMMY Camp alum and former country group Maybe April member, Kristen Castro has released the video for her "Surrender" single, the follow-up to "Bloom."

The dreamy video full of pink hues features Castro singing and playing the guitar as a storyline of a post-breakup unfolds. Castro wanted to convey the feeling of coming to terms with the end of a relationship.

“I wanted the video to be about someone carrying memories to a waterfall trying to make sense of a heartbreak, but at the end they surrender to letting go and letting the water take it where it will," she said in a statement. "The pink hue throughout the video gives a visual feel of love and the abstract performance shots are meant for the listener to focus on the story and song.”

The single is a part of new music the singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has released since leaving Maybe April. The GRAMMY Camp alum added that she could not have gotten to where is today without her GRAMMY experience.

“[The camp has] given me the confidence to never stop believing in myself or what my music has to say," she said. "From playing guitar with Keith Urban, to a backstage /songwriting experience with Brandi Carlile, to being around young emerging artists who were so talented at camp and who are now playing in bands with huge artists across the country—it’s that kind of stuff that has grounded me as an artist, kept me being a dreamer and made me grateful to the people that have helped shaped me along the way.”

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Dua Lipa, Common, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Shania Twain, Keith Urban And More To Present At 2020 GRAMMYs

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Plus, current GRAMMY nominees Brandi Carlile and Tanya Tucker will play double duty as both presenters and performers
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Jan 22, 2020 - 1:06 pm

The Recording Academy has announced the lineup of presenters for the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards. Set to hand out the golden gramophones on Music's Biggest Night are current GRAMMY nominees Jim Gaffigan and Trevor Noah, both nominated in the Best Comedy Album category this year, plus previous GRAMMY winners Common, Cynthia Erivo, Dua Lipa, Billy Porter, Smokey Robinson, Shania Twain, Keith Urban and Stevie Wonder. The night's presenters will also include past GRAMMY nominees Ava DuVernay and Bebe Rexha, plus music industry moguls Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne. 

Additionally, previously announced Brandi Carlile and Tanya Tucker will play double duty as both presenters and performers. 

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The 2020 presenters join an all-star cast of previously announced world-class artists and performers, who will take the stage at this year's GRAMMYs, including Aerosmith, who are also performing live at the 2020 MusiCares Person Of The Year event in their honor, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Ariana Grande, Jonas Brothers, Camila Cabello, Rosalía, H.E.R., Demi Lovato, Bonnie Raitt, Run-D.M.C., Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, Tyler, The Creator and Charlie Wilson. Additionally, John Legend, DJ Khaled, Meek Mill, Roddy Ricch, YG and Kirk Franklin will perform all-star tribute to the late, GRAMMY-nominated Nipsey Hussle.

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The 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards, hosted by Alicia Keys, will be broadcast live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT on CBS. Learn more about where and how to watch Music's Biggest Night

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Metallica Donate $750,000 AUD To Australian Brush Fire Relief, Urge Fans To Give What They Can

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The GRAMMY-winning rock band, with their All Within My Hands foundation, pledged $750,000 AUD to wildlife relief in New South Wales and Victoria
Jennifer Velez
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Jan 8, 2020 - 1:24 pm

Metallica are among the latest musicians to donate to Australia's brush fire relief. 

The GRAMMY-winning rock band, with their All Within My Hands foundation, pledged $750,000 AUD (Australian dollars) to wildlife relief in New South Wales and Victoria. New South Wales, located on Australia's southeast coast, is one of the areas most affected by the country's massive fires this season.

"We are totally overwhelmed by the news of the wildfires sweeping through millions of acres across Australia, with major impact in New South Wales and Victoria," the band said in a statement. "The resulting destruction and devastating effects on all residents, animals, the environment and the incredible land in Australia is truly heartbreaking."

The money will go to NSW Rural Fire Service and to the Country Fire Authority in Victoria. The "Enter Sandman" band also urged their fans to give what they can. 

"Please join us and do whatever you can to assist as we, along with our foundation All Within My Hands, are pledging A$750,000," the statement said. 

Flume, Pink, Keith Urban and Kacey Musgraves are among other music artists that have donated money to relief. 

Roughly 24 people and over 480 million animals have died this fire season in Australia so far. Reports note that fires began to intensify in some areas back in September. More than 14.7 million acres have been burned thus far, as the fires continue.

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Flume, Pink, Keith Urban & More Artists Donate To Australian Brush Fire Relief Aid

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Pink donated $500,000 and shared information with fans on where to donate. Kacey Musgraves and Selena Gomez are also among the artists who have donated or brought awareness to the fires
Jennifer Velez
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Jan 6, 2020 - 5:48 pm

As Australia faces one of its most devasting wildfire seasons, artists from the country and beyond are doing what they can to aid in the relief. 

Flume, the electronic musician, producer and DJ from Sydney nominated for a 2020 GRAMMY, has donated $100,000 to WIRES Wildfire Rescue to help surviving wildlife and those injured. He made the announcement via Instagram with an image of a kangaroo amid burnt down trees. The caption reads: "So so so sad. It's breaking my heart. My home is on fire."

CBS reports that "the combination of drought, record-breaking heat and strong winds have contributed to the devastating proportions of this year's fires." Fire season began to intensify early September in places like New South Wales. 

Roughly 480 million animals have died, CNN reports. More than 14.7 million acres have been burned.

Keith Urban, who is New Zealand-Australian, donated $500,000 along with his wife actress Nicole Kidman to Rural Fire Services. "Our family’s support, thoughts, and prayers are with everyone affected by the fires all over Australia. We are donating $500,000 to the Rural Fire Services who are all doing and giving so much right now," he tweeted.

Tame Impala's Kevin Parker from Perth urged fans to donate, according to Stereogum. "In case you haven’t heard there are a number of heartbreakingly large bushfires burning out of control in Australia at the moment,” he wrote on Instagram. “Hundreds of millions of animals have died and thousands of people have lost their homes and the outlook is grim. If you’d like to donate to any of the services that are working tirelessly … your contribution even if small would be a massive help."

Pink donated $500,000 and shared information with fans on where to donate. Kacey Musgraves and Selena Gomez are also among the music artists who have donated or brought awareness to the fires. 

Out of the roughly 2,700 firefighters working to stop fires as of Sunday, three have been killed. In this year's fire season, 24 people have died. Firefighters are working to contain 69 fires as of Monday. 

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Summerfest 2019: Lizzo, Brandi Carlile, Rodrigo Y Gabriela & More

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The massive festival will take place June 26–30 and July 2–7 in downtown Milawaukee and will also feature Billie Eilish, The Roots, The Lonely Island and Atmosphere
Jennifer Velez
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Apr 10, 2019 - 4:48 pm

Brandi Carlile, Jimmy Eat World, Lizzo and Rodrigo y Gabriela are among the over 100 headlining musical artists that have been announced for Summerfest, the 11-day music festival in Milwaukee, this year.

The massive festival will take place June 26–30 and July 2–7 in downtown Milawaukee and will also feature Billie Eilish, The Roots, The Lonely Island and Atmosphere. The full lineup can be seen at the Summerfest website. 

Last week, the fest announced that Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg and Schoolboy Q will headline the last day of performances at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater, which will host a series of performances with tickets that can be purchased separately from the Summerfest general admission ticket (but also include G.A. access). A weekday admission ticket can also be purchased. More info on the variety of tickets can be found here.  

Summerfest features 12 stages and over 800 acts in 11 days, according to the fest. For more information on ticket sales, visit the Summerfest website. 

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