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GRAMMY Museum Announces Guest Artists For GRAMMY Camp 2025: Alexander Stewart, Aly & AJ, Braxton Cook, Chloe Flower, Cimafunk, Daniel Seavey, DARUMAS, D'Mile, GALE, India Shawn, Renée Elise Goldsberry & Reneé Rapp

The GRAMMY Museum has also selected 172 high school students as participants in its newly expanded GRAMMY Camp programs to be held in Miami, Los Angeles and New York this summer.

GRAMMYs/May 29, 2025 - 02:00 pm

The GRAMMY Museum today announced that 172 talented high school students from 126 U.S. cities across 25 states have been selected to participate in its newly expanded GRAMMY Camp programs this summer. (See the full list of participating students below.) In addition to its flagship program in Los Angeles, GRAMMY Camp, the signature music industry camp for U.S. high school students, will now be held in Miami and New York.

Additionally, the GRAMMY Museum has announced the guest artists participating in GRAMMY Camp 2025 across all three host cities, which include: Cimafunk, DARUMAS, and GALE in Miami; Braxton Cook, Chloe Flower, and Renée Elise Goldsberry in New York; and Alexander Stewart, Aly & AJ, Daniel Seavey, D'Mile, India Shawn, and Reneé Rapp in Los Angeles. Each artist will share insights from their career journeys and help prepare students for careers and future success in the music industry.

GRAMMY Camp 2025 Locations, Dates & Guest Artists:

  • Art House Studios, Miami, FL: June 8–14, 2025

    • Guest Artists: Cimafunk, DARUMAS, and GALE
  • Evergreen Enterprise Experience, Los Angeles, CA: July 13–19, 2025

    • Guest Artists: Alexander Stewart, Aly & AJ, Daniel Seavey, D'Mile, India Shawn, and Reneé Rapp
  • Engine Room Audio, New York, NY: July 27– Aug. 2, 2025

    • Guest Artists: Braxton Cook, Chloe Flower, and Renée Elise Goldsberry

Now in its 21st year, GRAMMY Camp focuses on all aspects of commercial music and will feature various career tracks in all three locations, including: music business, instrumental performance, electronic music audio production, songwriting, and vocal performance. Each location will incorporate a curriculum tailored to its unique musical heritage, offering specialized tracks such as musical theater, screen scoring, music production with a DJ emphasis, and instrumental performance surrounding jazz music. Each track is taught by GRAMMY-winning and -nominated professionals, Recording Academy members, industry experts, and notable guest artists, offering participants an exclusive glimpse into real-world music career pathways. Students are selected for one career track, but have the opportunity to collaborate with all students.

Learn More: How The GRAMMY Museum Is Expanding Its Mission In 2025

"For more than 20 years, GRAMMY Camp has been a vital launching pad for high school students chasing their dreams in music, providing a real-world glimpse into the industry and the journey that comes with it,” GRAMMY Museum President and CEO Michael Sticka said in a statement. "This summer, we're thrilled to expand that mission even further, welcoming rising talent to our GRAMMY Camp community in Los Angeles, Miami and New York."

This GRAMMY Museum Education program is made possible thanks in part to support from the Chuck Lorre Family Foundation and TikTok. Additional scholarship and program support is provided by BeatHeadz, CenterStaging, Crucial Music Corporation, Native Instruments, Pacific Bridge Arts Foundation, Splice, the Cindy Charles Scholarship, the Recording Academy, the Sheth Family Foundation, and Trumpet Lady Enterprises.

Applications for GRAMMY Camp 2026 will be available online in September.

Learn more about and apply to GRAMMY Camp.

See the full list of GRAMMY Camp 2025 selected students below:

2025 MIAMI GRAMMY Camp Selectees and Tracks (In Alpha Order by First Name)

Name City/State Career Track
Abigail Goldberg Plano, Texas Music Business
Alexander “XANDERMAN” Walker Miami Music Business
Andrew Auten Delray Beach, Fla. Music Production DJ Track
Anna Hoey Fairfield, Conn. Music Business
Anna Suffecool Joplin, Mo. Songwriting
Basel Hall Los Angeles Music Production DJ Track
Bella Albano Tampa, Fla. Songwriting
Benjamin Seelig Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Instrument – Keys
Brandon Goldstein Danville, Calif. Music Business
Bryant Graham Buford, Ga. Music Business
Chase Chapman Woodbridge, Va. Songwriting
Coral Noonan Westlake Village, Calif. Songwriting
Corey Scarlett Miami Instrument – Guitar
Daniel Nientimp Nashville, Tenn. Music Production DJ Track
Daniel Ryan Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. Music Production DJ Track
Danny Hernandez Chicago Music Production DJ Track
Delani Flores Chicago Songwriting
Griffin Follis Franklin, Tenn. Music Business
Hannah Ayers Wake Forest, N.C. Songwriting
Hayley Papritz Northbrook, Ill. Songwriting
Irene Fu Pleasanton, Calif. Songwriting
Isabella Sanchez Miami Music Business
Ivan Acosta Miami Instrument – Bass
Jacob Fisch Rye, N.Y. Vocal Performance
Karlee Green Burbank, Calif. Music Business
Katalina Kaminsky Miami Music Business
Kylie Brown Gallatin, Tenn. Songwriting
Lainey Ann Erickson Dallas, Texas Songwriting
Lily Nye Menlo Park, Calif. Music Business
Maica Monti Los Angeles Music Business
Makena Kovacs Clearwater, Fla. Songwriting
Maria Olea Key Biscayne, Fla. Songwriting
Miranda Silva Coral Gables, Fla. Songwriting
Naylah Campechano Simpsonville, S.C. Vocal Performance
Paeyton Mittman-Stegner Tarzana, Calif. Instrument – Drums
Pauline Bong Dunn Loring, Va. Songwriting
Reina Ozbay Parkland, Fla. Vocal Performance
Sadie Bruns Western Springs, Ill. Music Business
Sarah Camilo Sanchez Alpharetta, Ga. Vocal Performance
Sofia Rodriguez Piña Miami Vocal Performance
Sydney Kassekert Weston, Mass. Vocal Performance

2025 LOS ANGELES GRAMMY Camp Selectees and Tracks (In Alpha Order by First Name)

Name City/State Career Track
Adam Niemann Westlake Village, Calif. Music Business
Alana Gay Burbank, Calif. Vocal Performance
Alethia Duggan Santa Ana, Calif. Music Business
Audrey Thompson Plano, Texas Music Business
Audrey Yukevich Rolling Hills Estates, Calif. Vocal Performance
Ava Zeinieh Elgin, Ill. Music Business
Avin Zielinski Charlotte, N.C. Music Business
Benjamin Mesirow Chatsworth, Calif. Music Business
Caroline Canny Studio City, Calif. Music Business
Charlee Pinson West Hollywood, Calif. Instrument – Keys
Charlotte Joe Los Angeles Songwriting
Charlotte Zabel Los Angeles Songwriting
Chase Gardenhire Carlsbad, Calif. Electronic Music Audio Production
Chloe Kirk Encino, Calif. Screen Scoring
Clare Gardner Garden City, N.Y. Vocal Performance
Cooper Poulos Agoura Hills, Calif. Instrument – Keys
Damian Campos San Mateo, Calif. Electronic Music Audio Production
Damon Thomas Northridge, Calif. Electronic Music Audio Production
Danity Pike King of Prussia, Pa. Songwriting
Devanjana Rajesh Livingston, N.J. Electronic Music Audio Production
Elaina Stuppler Lake Grove, Ore. Screen Scoring
Eleanor Krieger Westlake, Texas Music Business
Elle Reisman Lafayette, Calif. Songwriting
Ellis Matula Los Altos, Calif. Instrument – Bass
Emerson Cohen West Hollywood, Calif. Songwriting
Emma Forrest Azusa, Calif. Screen Scoring
Erika Wang San Jose, Calif. Screen Scoring
Ernesto Toledo Garden Grove, Calif. Instrument – Guitar
Eshu Vinnakota Los Altos, Calif. Electronic Music Audio Production
Giordano Tirapelli-Jamail Houston Music Business
Grant Harriman Marina Del Rey, Calif Music Business
Hudson Brandt Foster City, Calif. Instrument – Guitar
Isabella Le Tustin, Calif. Vocal Performance
Isabella Worden Omaha, Neb. Vocal Performance
Jake Chisholm Portland, Ore. Music Business
James Parmet Sherman Oaks, Calif. Instrument – Guitar
Jasper Hughes Tarzana, Calif. Instrument – Drums
Jayden Sharobeem Chatsworth, Calif. Music Business
Joseph Winn Pflugerville, Texas Instrument – Bass
Joshua Jongejan Sugar Land, Texas Songwriting
Kairos Reyes-Silas Oakland, Calif. Music Business
Kaleo Abadam San Ramon, Calif. Screen Scoring
Kamalu Sala Honolulu, Hawaii Electronic Music Audio Production
Katharina Pineda Worcester, Mass. Songwriting
Kathryn D’Costa Hemet, Calif. Songwriting
Kieran Lagrimas Fontana, Calif. Instrument – Guitar
Laurel Aronian North Salem, N.Y. Electronic Music Audio Production
Leon Vincent Saint Petersburg, Fla. Vocal Performance
Lila Fields Los Angeles Songwriting
Lillian Franklin Aliso Viejo, Calif. Songwriting
Liv Pederson Los Angeles Vocal Performance
Lola Goetz Santa Monica, Calif. Screen Scoring
Londynn Witherspoon Kansas City, Mo. Songwriting
Lucie Johnson Burbank, Calif. Vocal Performance
Maddox Balloon Alpharetta, Ga. Electronic Music Audio Production
Mallory Kestner Fishers, Ind. Music Business
Miles Fish Los Angeles Instrument – Drums
Nathan Worlie El Cajon, Calif. Music Business
Noah Goldstone Seattle Electronic Music Audio Production
Noam Ben-Efraim San Diego, Calif. Electronic Music Audio Production
Norah Peckham Monkton, Md. Music Business
Nyladie Cortez South Pasadena, Calif. Music Business
Peri Gordon Encino, Calif. Songwriting
Porter Case Spokane, Wash. Songwriting
Presley Houchin Bakersfield, Calif. Music Business
Raegan Palermiti Indian Wells, Calif. Music Business
Raquel Reyes Sherman Oaks, Calif. Songwriting
Riley Hamilton Littleton, Colo. Music Business
Ryan Mercurio Collingswood, N.J. Electronic Music Audio Production
SaiVedhav Nattamai Frisco, Texas Electronic Music Audio Production
Samuel Hastings Dallas, Texas Songwriting
Sarah Parmet Sherman Oaks, Calif. Electronic Music Audio Production
Sawyer Mitchell San Marcos, Calif. Instrument – Keys
Shane Lofton Wayne, Pa. Instrument – Guitar
Sheila Hernandez Los Angeles Music Business
Silvia Muyres Cedarburg, Wis. Music Business
Sofia Armon Los Angeles Instrument – Bass
Sofia Erskine Upland, Calif. Music Business
Sol Storace Woodland Hills, Calif. Instrument – Drums
Sophia Welte San Francisco, Calif. Songwriting
Ty Morgan Cardiff, Calif. Instrument – Guitar
Victoria Moke San Antonio, Texas Vocal Performance
Zaria Vazirani Cary, N.C. Music Business

2025 NEW YORK GRAMMY Camp Selectees and Tracks (In Alpha Order by First Name)

Name City/State Career Track
Alix Brower Atlanta, Ga. Songwriting
Amara Kaur New Rochelle, N.Y. Vocal Performance
Ana Meyer New Canaan, Conn. Instrument – Jazz Guitar
Andrew Ashley Louisville, Ky. Music Business
April Sutherland West Stockbridge, Mass. Songwriting
Aryana Booker-Gamez Pittsburgh, Pa. Musical Theater
Aurora Monahan New York Music Business
Ayoade Oladimejij Greenbelt, Md. Songwriting
Azad Latif Falls Church, Va. Electronic Music Audio Production
Caroline Kent Atlanta, Ga. Vocal Performance
Cassandra Menacker Bristow, Va. Instrument – Bass
Cata Elvander Winchester, Mass. Music Business
Charlotte Milstein La Jolla, Calif. Instrument – Guitar
Deary Brower Atlanta, Ga. Songwriting
Draven Haskins Wimberley, Texas Instrument – Guitar
Ella Warden Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Vocal Performance
Elyana Coriano Land O Lakes, Fla. Vocal Performance
Griffin Langsdale Arlington, Va. Electronic Music Audio Production
Isabella Mariani Westport, Conn. Musical Theater
Isaiah Sanders Houston Instrument – Jazz Drums
Jackson Tyler (J.T.) Kim Los Angeles Music Business
Jameson Sweeney Houston Instrument – Jazz Saxophone
Jasper Thrun Los Altos Hills, Calif. Electronic Music Audio Production
Joshua Bromberg New York Songwriting
Katherine Lauer Boise, Idaho Musical Theater
Kayla Negron Tampa, Fla. Musical Theater
Kayla Pincus Los Angeles Electronic Music Audio Production
Lea Gittens Montclair, N.J. Vocal Performance
Lila Fadden Rye, N.Y. Music Business
Lucas Aristimuno Montclair, N.J. Electronic Music Audio Production
Maceo Moran Houston Instrument – Jazz Guitar
Madelyn Buksbazen New York Songwriting
Maya Delgado Encino, Calif. Musical Theater
Molly Fox Brooklyn, N.Y. Music Business
Nonye Daramola Naperville, Ill. Musical Theater
Parker Beck Studio City, Calif. Instrument – Drums
Rohan Agneshwar New York Music Business
Sabrina Daly Dallas, Texas Vocal Performance
Sakura Murase San Francisco, Calif. Vocal Performance
Sarah Mullen Whitesboro, N.Y. Music Business
Shriya Jha Lexington, Mass. Vocal Performance
Sophie Seaver New Canaan, Conn. Songwriting
Takahiro Yoshida Kirkland, Wash. Electronic Music Audio Production
Thomas Wolpert North Wales, Pa. Music Business
Toby Whitley Dallas, Texas Songwriting
Wade Richards Tampa, Fla. Instrument – Jazz Vibes
Willis Wright, Jr. Fairview Heights, Ill. Instrument – Jazz Bass
Zachary Miller San Antonio, Texas Songwriting
Janet Jackson accepts an honor onstage during the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 8, 2026 at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Janet Jackson is wearing a grey jacket, white dress shirt, black scarf and standing in front of a microphone while smiling
Janet Jackson accepts an honor onstage during the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on Friday, May 8, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

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6 Unforgettable Moments From The 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala

From Funkadelic's 'Maggot Brain' to Janet Jackson's 'Rhythm Nation 1814,' the 2026 class of recordings inducted to the Grammy Hall Of Fame came to life at the 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala. Here are six poignant moments from the memorable night.

GRAMMYs/May 12, 2026 - 02:57 am

A dazzling assembly of living legends and young hitmakers shared the stage at the Beverly Hilton, where the 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala underscored the importance of preserving and celebrating transcendent recordings.

Eleven albums and three singles were inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame as part of this year's class. The inducted recordings span the many moods, shades and colors to be found across nearly a century of popular music: the angst-ridden alternative rock of Radiohead's OK Computer, the joyful bounce of Amor Prohibido by the late tejano icon Selena, the melancholic introspection of Nick Drake's initially underrated Pink Moon, and the defiant brilliance of 2Pac's All Eyez On Me.

Here are six of the most poignant moments from the 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala, which honored this year's class of inducted recordings.

The Sound Of Heart Is Truly Timeless

(L-R) Nancy Wilson and Ann Wilson of Heart perform onstage during the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on Friday, May 8, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Nancy Wilson is holding a guitar and Ann Wilson is singing into a microphone.

(L-R) Nancy Wilson and Ann Wilson of Heart perform onstage during the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on Friday, May 08, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills | Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

In the summer of 1975, Seattle band Heart released its debut album, Dreamboat Annie — a majestic fusion of ragged arena rock and lilting folk textures. Fronted by singer Ann Wilson and guitarist Nancy Wilson, Heart were one of the first major women-led bands of the 1970s. Now 75 and 72, respectively, the sisters were in rare form at the Gala, delivering raucous versions of their hits "Magic Man," "Dreamboat Annie," and "Crazy On You." "Mike Fisher was the merman, the captain who set the course," Ann Wilson said as she received the honor, highlighting the artistic contribution of the founding member. "We were the original gypsy tribe," Nancy quipped. Their performance showed how their iconic first album has survived the test of time with grace.

There Would Be No Americana Without Lucinda Williams

Lucinda Williams accepts an honor onstage during the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on Friday, May 8, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Lucinda Williams is wearing a black coat and black shirt and smiling in front of a microphone.

Lucinda Williams accepts an honor onstage during the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on Friday, May 8, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. | Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

Call it alternative country, bluesy roots music, or Americana. Regardless of classification, Lucinda Williams' Car Wheels on a Gravel Road remains one of the grand albums of the 1990s. Its soulful tapestry of thorny guitar licks and the singer/songwriter's passionate vocalizing ignited a new wave of interest in music that reflected the emotional soundscape of America. Backed by an enthusiastic house band, Williams had no trouble recreating the lethal mixture of ferocity and delicate sorrow found in the album's title track and the radio smash "Can't Let Go."

The Social Message Of Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 Marches On

There was no need for Janet Jackson to perform any songs from her 1989 concept album Rhythm Nation 1814. Her moving speech, which had the capacity crowd hanging from every word, was more than enough. "Rhythm Nation still resonates," she said, accepting the album's induction alongside co-producer Jimmy Jam. "It's an ongoing force that fights bigotry and promotes understanding. It transcends all borders, nationalities and faiths." "I hope you hear my heart's desire when we first created this suite of songs," Jimmy Jam added. "The prayer driving [them] remains the same: that peace prevails."

Sometimes All You Need Is A Sultry Voice — And A Jazz Trio

The second recipient of the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award, singer/songwriter Norah Jones sang luminous versions of two Charles classics, backed by bass and drums: "Seven Spanish Angels" and "Hallelujah I Love Her So." Jones, who won two Grammy Awards, including the Grammy for Record Of The Year, for her 2004 duet with Charles on "Here We Go Again," spoke warmly about working with the legendary performer. "His music is everything to me," she said. "And I wouldn't be anything without listening to him."

Never Underestimate The Sacred (And Profane) Power Of Funk

George Clinton with Funkadelic perform onstage during the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 8, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. George Clinton is sitting on a chair while smiling and holiding a microphone and wearing a pink jacket and hat.

George Clinton with Funkadelic perform onstage during the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala Friday, May 8, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. | Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

Perhaps the Gala's most indelible moment — and definitely the most rapturous – happened during the induction of Maggot Brain, the 1971 powerhouse by George Clinton's Funkadelic. Wearing all kinds of extravagant hats and glittery outfits, 84-year-old Clinton — joined by Erykah Badu, Funkadelic guitarist Blackbyrd McKnight, and the house band led by an ecstatic Cheche Alara on keyboards — performed the album's first 13 minutes (the title track, followed by the hypnotic "Can You Get To That.") It was a wonderful jam session, seeped in psychedelia, shades of cosmic rock, and impossibly funky grooves. Badu made it even more personal and poignant when she recalled being 5 years old and witnessing her mother lose her mind with joy when a Funkadelic track played on the radio.

A Visionary Record Label Celebrates In Style

Teddy Swims performs onstage during the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on Friday, May 8, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Teddy Swims is wearing a blue suit and gold necklaces and singing into a microphone.

Teddy Swims performs onstage during the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on Friday, May 8, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. | Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

From Prince and Joni Mitchell to Madonna and Fleetwood Mac, Warner Records, this year's recipient of the Visionary Of Music Award, has nurtured the careers of many legendary artists. Warner's Co-Chairmen Aaron Bay-Schuck and Tom Corson emphasized the importance of musicians taking risks and daring to be different. But music speaks louder than words, and it was two of the label's stars that gave the Gala its lush finale: Teddy Swims displayed his charisma on intense renditions of "Mr. Know It All" and "Lose Control," while Josh Groban premiered his recently released 10th album CINEMATIC with a velvety "Brucia La Terra" and, joined by Take 6, a stirring "Stand By Me."

A graphic promoting Norah Jones receiving the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award, to be presented at the 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame from the Grammy Museum. The graphic features a photo of Norah Jones on the right, next to the Grammy Award logo and words.
Norah Jones will receive the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award at the 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala, presented by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum

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Norah Jones To Receive The Ray Charles Architect Of Sound Award At The 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala

Warner Records will also be recognized as the label honoree at the 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala, which takes place Friday, May 8, in Los Angeles. The event will honor the 14 recordings newly inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame.

GRAMMYs/Mar 18, 2026 - 12:59 pm

The Grammy Museum is honoring multi-Grammy-Award-winning singer, songwriter and pianist Norah Jones with the Ray Charles Architect Of Sound Award at the 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala, presented by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum. Taking place Friday, May 8, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, the evening will honor the 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame inducted recordings, which were announced in February. Jones will take the stage for a special performance during the evening, which will also feature one-of-a-kind musical moments from a lineup of artists to be announced soon. 

The 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala will also recognize Warner Records as the 2026 label honoree in celebration of its enduring contributions to recorded music and its role in championing artists across generations.

The 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame inducted recordings include 11 albums and three songs that exhibit qualitative or historical significance and are at least 25 years old. Spanning nearly a century of recorded music, the newly inducted recordings range from 2Pac's All Eyez On Me to Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 to Radiohead's OK Computer. Others include recordings by Alice Coltrane, Bertha "Chippie" Hill, Ella Jenkins, Eric B. & Rakim, Funkadelic, Heart, Lucinda Williams, Nick Drake, The Rouse Brothers, Selena, and The Soul Stirrers. Eligible recipients will receive an official certificate from the Recording Academy.

With 14 new titles added, the Grammy Hall Of Fame currently totals 1,179 inducted recordings.

See the full list of the 2026 recordings inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame below.

See the full list of all recordings inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame.

Tables and seats for the 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala are now available for purchase.

Learn More About Norah Jones

With a career defined by timeless songwriting, unmistakable musicianship and a singular voice that has resonated across jazz, pop, soul, and country, Norah Jones has built a body of work that is both intimate and influential. Her artistry has shaped the sound of modern music for more than two decades, making her a fitting recipient of an honor that celebrates enduring creative impact.

"I'm so honored to receive the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award," Jones said. "Ray Charles was my musical hero, and he changed the way so many of us hear and feel music. To be recognized in connection with his legacy, and as part of a night that also celebrates such important recorded works, is special for me."

"Norah Jones represents the kind of artistry that leaves a lasting imprint on music and culture," Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. said. "Her work reflects a deep musicality, emotional honesty, and a spirit of exploration that echoes the legacy of Ray Charles himself. We are honored to celebrate Norah, this year's Grammy Hall Of Fame recordings, and Warner Records as part of an evening dedicated to the enduring impact of great music."

"Norah Jones has created a body of work defined by emotional honesty, musical depth, and a voice that is instantly recognizable," Grammy Museum President/CEO Michael Stickasaid. "Her artistry has resonated across generations and genres, which makes her a remarkable recipient of this honor. We're also proud to recognize Warner Records and to celebrate this year's Grammy Hall Of Fame inducted recordings — enduring works that continue to shape our understanding of music's history and impact."

Learn More About The Ray Charles Architect Of Sound Award

Inspired by the boundless genius of Ray Charles — whose legacy as a performer, pianist, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur forever transformed the musical landscape — the Ray Charles Architect Of Sound Award recognizes an artist whose influence echoes across generations. The award celebrates artists who transcend genre, redefine creativity, and leave an indelible mark on music and culture. Whether through innovation in sound, groundbreaking artistry, or an unwavering commitment to musical excellence, the recipient embodies the pioneering spirit of Ray Charles, one of music's greatest architects.

"Ray Charles was a singular artist whose influence continues to reach across every corner of music, and this award was created to honor that same spirit of originality, excellence and lasting impact," Ray Charles Foundation President Valerie Ervin said. "Norah Jones is an artist whose work reflects those qualities so beautifully, and we are thrilled to see her recognized with this year's Architect of Sound Award."

Multi-Grammy-Award-winning artist Jon Batiste received the inaugural Ray Charles Architect Of Sound Award in 2025.

2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Inducted Recordings

  • ALL EYEZ ON ME 2Pac (Album)

  • AMOR PROHIBIDO Selena (Album)

  • CAR WHEELS ON A GRAVEL ROAD Lucinda Williams (Album) 

  • DREAMBOAT ANNIE Heart (Album)

  • "JESUS GAVE ME WATER" — The Soul Stirrers (Single

  • JOURNEY IN SATCHIDANANDA Alice Coltrane (Album) 

  • MAGGOT BRAIN Funkadelic (Album)

  • OK COMPUTER Radiohead (Album) 

  • "ORANGE BLOSSOM SPECIAL" — The Rouse Brothers (Single)

  • PAID IN FULL — Eric B. & Rakim (Album)

  • PINK MOON Nick Drake (Album) 

  • RHYTHM NATION 1814 Janet Jackson (Album) 

  • "TROUBLE IN MIND" — Bertha "Chippie" Hill (Single

  • YOU’LL SING A SONG AND I’LL SING A SONG — Ella Jenkins (Album)

About The Grammy Hall Of Fame

The Grammy Hall Of Fame was established by the Recording Academy's National Trustees in 1973. The inducted recordings are selected annually by a special member committee of eminent and knowledgeable professionals from all branches of the recording arts with final ratification by the Recording Academy's National Board of Trustees.

Former Grammy Awards Executive Producer Ken Ehrlich will produce the 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala, alongside Ron Basile, Chantel Sausedo, Lindsay Saunders Carl, and Lynne Sheridan. Grammy- and Latin-Grammy-Award-winning composer, producer and conductor Cheche Alara will serve as musical director. Esteemed journalist Anthony Mason will return as host.

For sponsorship opportunities, reach out to halloffame@grammymuseum.org.

A graphic promoting the Recording Academy's celebration of Music In Our Schools Month. The graphic features a photo of a students with instruments in a classroom. The words "March Is" are written in red font and "Music In Our Schools Month" in white.
The Grammy organization is celebrating Music In Our Schools Month this March. The organization provides year-round learning, networking, and professional development opportunities through curated programming, immersive initiatives, mentorship and scholarship programs, and advocacy.

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6 Ways The Grammy Organization Champions Music Education & Professional Development Year-Round

From mentorships and scholarships to immersive programming, here's how the Grammy organization supports working professionals and emerging creatives through year-round music education and professional development.

GRAMMYs/Mar 12, 2026 - 10:04 pm

During her acceptance speech at the 2026 Grammys, Laufey delivered one of the most inspiring calls to action in Grammy history. Accepting the Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for A Matter Of Time, the Icelandic singer/songwriter gave a massive thanks to all the music educators around the world.

"I owe everything to my music education, to my arts education," she passionately said from the Grammy stage. "We cannot cut arts funding. It's so important. What you all do here is so important."

Much like Laufey, the Grammy organization strongly champions the power of music education and professional development. To mark Music In Our Schools Month this March, the organization that provides year-round learning, networking, and professional development is spotlighting the life-changing impact of music learning, honoring music educators, and elevating the next generation of creators and industry professionals through curated programs and immersive initiatives. The organization's commitment to music education supports the entire music ecosystem — from classroom to career — and ensures emerging leaders are prepared to shape the future of music.

"For me, both music education and professional development are the same: It all points to continuing education," Dr. Chelsey Green, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Recording Academy, told the Grammy organization in an exclusive interview for the Gramophone newsletter. "Staying on top of your development is the holistic education needed to be as rounded and healthy as an artist as you can, especially as so many independent artists are emerging and sustaining their careers independently."

Here are six essential ways the Grammy organization and its affiliates support working professionals and emerging artists and leaders through year-round music education and professional development.

Investing In The Next Generation Through Mentorship & Career Access

The Grammy organization provides access to mentorship programs, internships, workshops, scholarships, and networking opportunities to ensure that music's next biggest stars and industry leaders are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and networks they need to thrive.

Grammy U & The Grammy U Mentorship Program

Grammy U is the Grammy organization's premier membership program for the emerging music community, designed to help aspiring creators and professionals launch their careers. One of its flagship initiatives, the annual Grammy U Mentorship Program Presented by Amazon Music connects eligible Grammy U members with Recording Academy members for a six-month mentorship session, during which participants build relationships that often extend well beyond the program, with some mentees landing their first industry roles through the Grammy U Mentorship Program.

In celebration of Music In Our Schools Month, the Grammy U Mentorship Program will continue to host virtual programming for mentees this month, as well as Grammy U Mentorship Mixers across Chapters nationwide.

Leading Ladies of Entertainment Mentorship Program & Symposium

Created by the Latin Recording Academy in 2016, the Leading Ladies of Entertainment initiative bridges the gender gap in the music industry by honoring influential women and empowering future leaders. Paying-it-forward and forging opportunities for future generations is a core pillar of this initiative, and in 2021, the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation established its Mentorship Program, where  past honorees and industry professionals provide personalized guidance to selected mentees over three months, offering insights into entrepreneurship, branding, career navigation, and leadership. Applications for the fifth cohort of the Leading Ladies of Entertainment Mentorship Program are open now through Monday, April 6.

In March 2026, the initiative launched its inaugural Leading Ladies of Entertainment Symposium, an inspiring, all-day gathering focused on mentorship, leadership, networking, and the advancement of women in music.

Opening Doors Through Scholarships & Financial Support

The Grammy organization actively works to remove barriers to opportunity via its various scholarship programs, which ensure talented students can pursue their dreams without financial limitations standing in the way.

Your Future Is Now

Presented by Amazon Music and the Recording Academy's Black Music Collective (BMC), the Your Future Is Now scholarship program awards scholarships and hands-on, immersive professional development experiences to students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The program will return for its fifth year in 2026.

Quinn Coleman Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2021 in honor of late music executive and DJ Quinn Coleman, the Quinn Coleman Memorial Scholarship, presented by the Grammy organization and Grammy Museum, provides professional development and resources that prepare students for full-time careers in music; resources include scholarships, stipends, wellness seminars, and internship opportunities at the Recording Academy or Latin Recording Academy.

Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation Scholarships

The Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation is a global champion of music education and empowers communities through Latin music and culture. For over a decade, the Foundation has fostered the next generation of Latin music creators through scholarships, education programs and grants that advance Latin music, such as:

  • The Prodigy Scholarship, also known as the 2026 Noel Schajris Scholarship, which offers financial support toward a bachelor's degree at Berklee College of Music for the 2026 fall semester

  • Gifted Tuition Scholarships awarded to students to cover tuition and housing costs, as well as wrap-around services provided by the Foundation, toward a four-year bachelor's degree at the institution of their choice

  • Several Tuition Assistance Scholarships, which offer financial support to students pursuing or starting a degree in music in the 2026 fall semester

Learn more about and apply to the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation scholarship programs.

Immersive Learning: Real-World Industry Experiences

Professional development comes alive when students and rising professionals step into real music spaces and attain real-world experiences from working artists and executives. Here are a few examples the Grammy organization provides:

Grammy Camp

The music industry's only summer camp dedicated to delivering direct, real-world insight from working music makers, Grammy Camp is a national summer program for high school students. Led by Grammy winners, Grammy nominees, and music industry professionals, the program provides hands-on training and insider access across multiple disciplines — from performance and songwriting to production and music business.

Presented by the Grammy Museum, Grammy Camp is expanding to four U.S. cities for the 2026 summer season: Nashville, Miami, Los Angeles, and New York City.

Grammy In The Schools

The Grammy Museum's Grammy In The Schools program is a regional music industry career day, presented in partnership with a local Recording Academy Chapter, that provides insight to high school students about diverse career options in the music industry and direction on how to prepare for them.

The Grammy In The Schools Music Industry Career Day program connects high school students with Grammy winners, Grammy nominees, and working professionals across disciplines, offering candid conversations about what it takes to build a sustainable career in music. The program also features keynote panels as well as hands-on, interactive workshops where students can learn about producing a track, writing a song, and navigating the industry.

For Music In Our Schools Month, Grammy In The Schools 2026, in partnership with the Recording Academy's New York Chapter, heads to New Haven, Connecticut, this month for a day of hands-on learning and interactive sessions.

Professional Development & Networking At Every Stage

The Grammy organization prioritizes professional development for its members, as well as the creative community and the music industry at large, throughout the year, providing hands-on access to career pathways across the industry and helping emerging professionals build the networks and skills that shape long-term careers.

The Los Angeles Chapter's NEXT Class program, founded in 2014, provides real-life experiences and mentorship and networking opportunities for emerging Recording Academy members as they begin their paths as future leaders of the music industry.

The monthly Level Up series, one of the Grammy organization's many exclusive membership programs, engages Recording Academy members through purposeful programming focused on professional development and member networking. For Music In Our Schools Month, the Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. Chapters will collaboratively host a special edition of Level Up featuring Education Committee Members discussing music and health spaces.

In 2024, the Grammy organization established the Music Education & Professional Development Committee (MEPD), a hub to centralize its efforts and facilitate collaboration regarding education and professional development initiatives across the Recording Academy and its affiliates. Currently led by Co-Chairs and industry executives Nikisha Bailey and Riggs Morales, the MEPD Committee amplifies the organization's mentorship and education initiatives for its collective +29,000 members across its Chapters, Wings and affiliates, including Grammy U, the Grammy Museum, MusiCares, the Latin Recording Academy, and the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation. The MEPD Committee includes Recording Academy members from across the country and activates locally at each of the Academy's 12 Chapters and on a national level.

Honoring The Educators Who Inspire The Next Generation

Every year, the Grammy organization proudly celebrates music educators through awards that spotlight the changemakers shaping the future of music and ensuring the impact and longevity of music education in the classroom.

Music Educator Award

Presented by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Museum, the Music Educator Award honors current educators who have made a significant contribution to music education while demonstrating a deep commitment to ensuring music education remains a vital part of school communities.

Jennifer Jimenez, of South Miami Senior High School in Miami, Florida, received the 2026 Music Educator Award; she was honored at the annual Special Merit Awards ceremony in January during Grammy Week 2026.

Applications for the 2027 Music Educator Award are now open. Nominations are due March 15, 2026. Applications are due March 31, 2026.

Latin Music Educator Award

In 2025, the Latin Recording Academy, in partnership with the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation, launched the Latin Music Educator Award to honor educators from the global music community who are making a significant impact by incorporating Latin music into their curriculum.

Luciana Ortega, of the Instituto Santa María de San Carlos in Chile, was honored with the inaugural Latin Music Educator Award during Latin Grammy Week 2025 last November.

The Impact Of Music Education: By The Numbers

The Grammy organization's commitment to music education and professional development is reflected not only in its programs, but in the thousands of lives they impact every year. Here's a look at the organization's impact on music education and professional development by the numbers:

Grammy Museum (in the last year alone)

  • 18,000: Number of K-12 students who attended a workshop, field trip, or program at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles

  • +38,000: Number of students and teachers who were impacted by 446 music education programs and initiatives at the Grammy Museum and across the country

  • $200,000: The amount awarded in grants for music research and sound preservation by the Grammy Museum

  • In 2025, the Grammy Museum announced free youth admission (17 and under), generously underwritten by the Stengaard Gross Family Education Initiative

Grammy U

  • +8,000: The amount of Grammy U members worldwide

  • +2,000: Participants in the current Grammy U Mentorship Program Presented by Amazon Music

  • +130: Programs in 2025

  • 700: Schools with members represented in Grammy U

Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation

  • +$15 million: The amount the Foundation has awarded to students, schools, music programs, musicologists, and researchers from around the world to date

  • New programs launched by the Foundation in 2025

    • Leading Ladies of Entertainment Fireside Chat  

    • Emerging Talent Spotlight  

    • Latin Grammy In The Schools Learning Session and After School

A graphic promoting the 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame inducted recordings. The graphic features a Grammy Award logo and the words Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala 2026, Friday, May 8, 2026, The Beverly Hilton, and Beverly Hills, CA in gold font on a green background.
The newly inducted recordings will be honored at the 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala on May 8 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

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2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Inducted Recordings Announced: 2Pac, Alice Coltrane, Janet Jackson, Lucinda Williams, Radiohead & More

The newly inducted recordings will be honored at the 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala on May 8 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles; performers at the gala will be announced at a later date.

GRAMMYs/Feb 11, 2026 - 02:28 pm

The Recording Academy today revealed the 2026 inducted recordings to the distinguished Grammy Hall Of Fame. This year’s additions include 11 albums and three songs that exhibit qualitative or historical significance and are at least 25 years old.

The 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame inducted recordings span nearly a century of recorded music and range from 2Pac's All Eyez On Me to Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 to Radiohead's OK Computer. Others include recordings by Alice Coltrane, Bertha "Chippie" Hill, Ella Jenkins, Eric B. & Rakim, Funkadelic, Heart, Lucinda Williams, Nick Drake, The Rouse Brothers, Selena, and The Soul Stirrers.

Eligible recipients will receive an official certificate from the Recording Academy. With 14 new titles added, the Grammy Hall Of Fame currently totals 1,179 inducted recordings.

See the full list of the 2026 recordings inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame below.

See the full list of all recordings inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame.

The inducted recordings will be honored at 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala, presented by the Grammy Museum and the Recording Academy, on May 8 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles; performers at the gala will be announced at a later date.

Tables and seats for the 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala are now available for purchase.

"It's a privilege to recognize these influential recordings as the 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame inductees," Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. said. "Each selection reflects the creativity, craft and cultural impact that recorded music can carry across decades. We're honored to help preserve these works and celebrate the artists and communities behind them, so their legacies continue to inspire generations to come."

"The Grammy Hall Of Fame is a vital bridge between music's past and present — honoring recordings that changed the way we listen, create and connect," Grammy Museum President/CEO Michael Sticka added. "We're proud to celebrate this year's class at the Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala this May."

2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Inducted Recordings

  • ALL EYEZ ON ME 2Pac (Album)

  • AMOR PROHIBIDO Selena (Album)

  • CAR WHEELS ON A GRAVEL ROAD Lucinda Williams (Album) 

  • DREAMBOAT ANNIE Heart (Album)

  • "JESUS GAVE ME WATER" — The Soul Stirrers (Single

  • JOURNEY IN SATCHIDANANDA Alice Coltrane (Album) 

  • MAGGOT BRAIN Funkadelic (Album)

  • OK COMPUTER Radiohead (Album) 

  • "ORANGE BLOSSOM SPECIAL" — The Rouse Brothers (Single)

  • PAID IN FULL — Eric B. & Rakim (Album)

  • PINK MOON Nick Drake (Album) 

  • RHYTHM NATION 1814 Janet Jackson (Album) 

  • "TROUBLE IN MIND" — Bertha "Chippie" Hill (Single

  • YOU’LL SING A SONG AND I’LL SING A SONG — Ella Jenkins (Album)

About The Grammy Hall Of Fame

The Grammy Hall Of Fame was established by the Recording Academy's National Trustees in 1973. The inducted recordings are selected annually by a special member committee of eminent and knowledgeable professionals from all branches of the recording arts with final ratification by the Recording Academy's National Board of Trustees.

Former Grammy Awards Executive Producer Ken Ehrlich will produce the 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala, alongside Ron Basile, Chantel Sausedo, Lindsay Saunders Carl, and Lynne Sheridan. Grammy- and Latin-Grammy-Award-winning composer, producer and conductor Cheche Alara will serve as musical director. Esteemed journalist Anthony Mason will return as host.

For sponsorship opportunities, reach out to halloffame@grammymuseum.org.