Music
March 15, 2021
Texans Cleaned Up at the Grammys, but Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé Were Snubbed for the Top Prizes
The thrilling night was marred by the continuation of an ugly tradition.
By
Dan Solomon
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Grammys
Music
November 24, 2020
On ‘Good News,’ Megan Thee Stallion Owns Her Well-Deserved Fame—and Gets Down to Brass Tacks
The Grammy-nominated Houston rapper’s confrontational, irreverent debut album feels like an apt fit for the year we’ve had.
Music
January 22, 2020
Lizzo’s Rise to Stardom, By the Numbers
The making of a pop sensation.
By
Cat Cardenas
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Music
September 11, 2019
Why Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts” Is 100 Percent Deserving of a Grammy Nomination
Two years after its initial release, the song is reaching its popularity peak and potentially up for a belated award.
Music
February 11, 2019
Kacey Musgraves Won Album of the Year at the Grammys and Nothing Will Ever Be the Same
With her Golden Hour taking top honors, the singer’s big gamble has paid off.
By
Dan Solomon
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The National Podcast of Texas
December 28, 2018
Leon Bridges: “I’m Not Afraid to Say I’m a Fragile Person”
The Fort Worth R&B star on his pair of Grammy nominations and a wild 2018—full of big shows and more than a little soul-searching.
Music
December 5, 2018
It’s Been One Hell of a Year for Texas Music
Kacey Musgraves, Travis Scott, Post Malone, Khalid, Maren Morris, and more have topped Apple’s charts—and are collecting accolades.
By
Dan Solomon
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Music
November 28, 2017
Khalid Leads the Texas Grammys Delegation With Five Nominations
Also up for awards: Maren Morris, Miranda Lambert, Kelly Clarkson, Icelandic transplants Kaleo, and more.
By
Dan Solomon
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The Daily Post
February 9, 2015
How Badly Did the Grammys Rob Beyoncé Last Night?
When it came time to determine the winner of the “Album of the Year” award, Queen Bey found herself a runner-up to the latest album from alt-rocker Beck. How is that even possible?
By
Dan Solomon
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The Culture
February 28, 2012
Erykah Badu’s Malaysia Concert Canceled Over Tattoo
The singer's concert in Malaysia was called off after a photo circulated showing her bare shoulders emblazoned with a tattoo of the word "Allah."
The Culture
February 21, 2012
Fightin’ Words: Miranda Lambert v. Chris Brown
Lindale spitfire Miranda Lambert doesn't want to forgive and forget what Chris Brown did to Rihanna.
Music
February 1, 1999
Take Note
Texas-friendly tips for watching the Grammys