Nomination Domination: R&B/Hip-Hop Artists Lead Grammy Nominations
In 2017, R&B/Hip-Hop music became the most consumed music genre. And the it shows no sign of slowing down in 2018 based on the number of GRAMMY nominations it’s garnered.
From the Big Screen to Big Songs, the Oscars are a Boon for Entertainers
While the Academy Awards are all about the movies, they’ve grown to showcase much more than just actors playing out scripts on a big screen. And because they showcase the works of musicians, actors, screenwriters and many others, the Oscar effect has widespread implications, as nominations,...
The GRAMMY Effect: How Music's Biggest Night Drives Sales and Artist Engagement
These days, album and song sales are just a part of the fragmented music ecosystem. Music consumption today is more accurately measured by multiple metrics—sales, streams, airplay and social—providing the most accurate view of how an artist is truly resonating with fans.
Early Winners: How GRAMMY Nominees Stack Up Before Music’s Biggest Night
Billed as “Music’s Biggest Night,” the annual GRAMMYs awards show has proved to be a boon to the network and artists alike in recent years. But what about this year's nominees?
Tony Award Takeover: How Music Is Celebrated Before and Beyond Broadway’s Big Night
From an extravagant and colorful performance of Disney’s Aladdin to the simple yet soul-touching beauty of songwriting-legend Carole King’s music, this year’s Tony Awards had something for everyone. Music met theater on the stage Sunday night and an average of seven million people...
Winner Weigh In: Is Consumption Worth its Weight in GRAMMY Gold?
By David Bakula, SVP Nielsen Entertainment From a gripping show-starter by music’s power-couple Beyoncé and Jay Z, to the historic on-screen wedding (presided over by Queen Latifah and Madonna), this year’s 56th GRAMMY Awards found new ways to surprise, electrify and get its audience talking....
Record Roundup: Where Nominated Artist Sales Stand before the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards
The GRAMMY Awards are the music industry’s biggest night in the U.S.—over 28 million viewers tuned in to the the 55th show last year. In the few hours of performances and awards, a huge concentration of engaged listeners are exposed to some of the newest leaders in music. So while these awards...