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Zac Brown Band Releases 2020 Roar With The Lions Tour Dates

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The band's lion-themed tour will kick off in late May in New Hampshire
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
Jan 9, 2020 - 12:18 pm

It's only January, but the Zac Brown Band's latest announcement has fans getting excited about summer. The GRAMMY-winning rock band from the South led by Zac Brown has announced a tour set to begin in May.

The Roar With The Lions tour will launch May 24 in Gilford, N.H., and then head to Syracuse, N.Y., Toronto, Camden, N.J., Bristow, Va., Noblesville, Ind., Denver, and other cities before the last stop in Vancouver on Oct. 18.

Brown picked the tour's lion theme to represent a part of his identity that means a lot to him, and overall for what the "king of the jungle" represents. 

"Our summer tour is inspired by the folklore surrounding the figure of the lion," Brown said in a statement. "I am a Leo, and all of the guys in the band are lions. They exemplify strength, courage, intelligence and loyalty, and work in tandem to defend their territory and one another. The crowd is our pride – rooted in togetherness and fiercely loyal. They always show up for each other, no matter what, just like our fans always show up for us. We can’t wait to hear you roar with us!"

Presale tickets for the tour are available Jan. 14 and general tickets will go on sale Jan. 17. For more information on tickets and tour dates, visit the Zac Brown Band website. 

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Zac Brown Band at the 2010 GRAMMYs

Zac Brown Band at the 2010 GRAMMYs

 
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GRAMMY Rewind: Watch Zac Brown Band Win Best New Artist At The 2010 GRAMMYs

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Following the release of their major-label debut single, "Chicken Fried," and the subsequent album, 'The Foundation,' the Georgia country outfit had arrived
Ana Monroy Yglesias
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Jul 31, 2020 - 9:57 am

Let's take a trip back to the 2010 GRAMMYs, when Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" was crowned Song Of The Year, Taylor Swift's Fearless snagged Album Of The Year and Zac Brown Band earned the coveted Best New Artist win.

For the latest episode of GRAMMY Rewind, GRAMMY.com celebrates frontman Zac Brown's 42nd birthday today (July 31) by revisiting the country rock band's first-ever GRAMMY win.

Zac Brown Band Win Best New Artist

Watch as Brown and bandmates Jimmy De Martini, John Driskell Hopkins, Coy Bowles and Chris Fryar accept their Best New Artist win, fittingly presented by GRAMMY-winning country superstar Keith Urban, with big smiles. (Then-newest member Clay Cook is represented by a printout of his face).

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"There's so many people that we wanna thank, and it's such an honor to be on this stage," Brown said as he proudly held the golden gramophone. The band was able to take a moment to thank just about everyone that was a part of their breakthrough year—right before the exit music began to play.

The beloved Georgia group beat out fellow 2010 Best New Artist nominees Keri Hilson, MGMT, Silversun Pickups and The Ting Tings.

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Later in the evening, Zac Brown Band also made their GRAMMY stage performance debut, playing a medley of "America The Beautiful," "Dixie Lullaby" and their breakout No. 1 country hit, "Chicken Fried," alongside GRAMMY-winning songwriting/guitar legend Leon Russell.

That same year, Zac Brown Band were also nominated for Best Country Album for their 2008 major-label debut LP, The Foundation, and Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals for "Chicken Fried."

Since their big night, they have won two more GRAMMYs, for a grand total of three career GRAMMYs to date. They received three more nominations at the 2011 GRAMMYs, when they took home their second win for Best Country Collaboration With Vocals for "As She's Walking Away" featuring Alan Jackson.

Happy birthday, Zac!

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GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center Announces Return Of Summer Youth Camp

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Summer Session will offer youth ages 13 to 18 an opportunity to gain tools needed to embark on a career in the music industry
Jennifer Velez
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Jul 29, 2020 - 5:25 pm

GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center is giving youth in New Jersey and New York something to look forward to this summer.

The museum in Newark, N.J. has announced its Summer Session camp will return to offer youth ages 13 to 18 an opportunity to gain tools needed to embark on a career in the music industry. The five-day camp running Aug. 17–21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST every day will happen virtually through Zoom. It will focus on three tracks youth can explore: songwriting, hip-hop hitmaking and vocal performance. During the camp, music faculty and guest industry professionals will share insight.

Summer Session first launched in 2019 and featured GRAMMY-nominated singer/producer Mario Winans and renowned music director Alonzo Harris. Mark Conklin, Director of Artist Relations & Programming at the GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center, said the museum was thrilled to once again be able to empower youth interested in music. 

"Summer Session provides an unparalleled opportunity for students who want an inside look at the art, craft and business of music," he said in a statement. "If a student is seriously considering pursuing a career in music, or even curious about one, this program will give them the tools they need for a serious jump start."

The cost to attend will be $100. Tuition will be free for Newark students and some scholarships will be available for students outside of Newark.

For more information on the camp and how to apply, visit the museum's website.

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#WomenCrush Music To Launch Virtual Tour In August

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The non-profit will support the music community via online showcases, industry panels and more.
Jennifer Velez
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Jul 28, 2020 - 12:49 pm

#WomenCrush Music, a non-profit arts organization supporting up-and-coming women songwriters, has announced a virtual tour that will bring songwriting showcases, panels and other online events with industry professionals to music communities across the country.

The national tour will kick off on Aug. 3 in San Francisco and then continue to 14 other cities through mid-December. The non-profit will collaborate with venues and sponsors at each stop to donate all proceeds to women, Black and people of color-owned venues as well as artists. They have also started a donation page on Facebook. Ten percent of the funds will go to Public Functionary, a platform for grassroots organizing across music, visual art, performance, and more.  

One of the Bay Area dates will benefit the Ivy Room and will feature a showcase with local musicians Skip The Needle, Coraza and No Lovely Thing's Melissa Jones on Aug. 6. On Aug.11, a webinar with Founder / CEO at Indie Music Women Linda Garnett and Manager & Consultant at Direct Input Management Courtney Fairchild will focus on taking careers to the next level.

The move to virtual events an effort to continue supporting the music community. The added local element to the online events was something #WomenCrush Music felt could further help connect communities. 

"When COVID-19 hit, I knew that as a community-focused organization we had to continue supporting our community in any way we possibly could," #WomenCrush Music Founder/CEO Ashley K. Stoyanov said in a statement. "While the weekly Instagram Lives and webinars were reaching an international audience and were a valuable resource, we wanted a way to help further connect the rising womxn songwriter community on a local level, as well as help support local music venues who truly make the local music scenes in these communities special. We have always wanted our events to be a place where womxn songwriters can find their next collaborators for shows and to share resources, and we hope that we can continue doing that even if it is virtually through this pandemic."

For more information on how to get tickets for the Bay Area or other cities, visit the #WomenCrush Music website. 

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Fenway Sessions Livestream: Foo Fighters, Jimmy Buffett, New Kids On The Block & More

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Before the Boston Red Sox's opening day, music will ring in baseball season with a special livestream benefitting of COVID-19 relief funds
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
Jul 20, 2020 - 4:23 pm

Opening day for the Boston Red Sox is days away, but before anyone hits a homerun, the Foo Fighters, Jimmy Buffett and more will ring in baseball season with a music streaming event.

Fenway Sessions, a livestream benefitting the Red Sox Fund and Live Nation’s Crew Nation COVID-19 relief fund on July 22, will feature an archival performance from the Foo Fighters. Jimmy Buffett, Jefferson Starship and New Kids on the Block. The livestream will be hosted by Boston's own singer/songwriter Will Dailey and will take place a couple of days before the Red Sox's first game against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, July 24. 

Concerts at Fenway Park, including from Lady Gaga, Maroon 5 and New Kids on the Block, have been rescheduled due to COVID-19, but thanks to Dailey, Red Sox President & CEO Sam Kennedy told Vanyaland, the virtual concert will be a great way to celebrate the season with music. 

"Will Dailey has been a close friend of mine for years and when he approached us with the idea to host an event that would celebrate music and Fenway Park, all while raising funds for charity, we were completely on board," Kennedy said. "Of course, this event would not be possible without our partners at Live Nation who have been instrumental in securing the talented artists who have graced the stage at Fenway Park since 2003. Once again, they have helped us deliver on an exceptional program, this time virtual, that pays tribute to music and our great ballpark."

Watch the livestream on Wednesday, July 22, at 7:05 p.m. EST/ 4 p.m. EST on Live Nation New England's Facebook.

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