Meet 15 First-Time GRAMMY Nominees

For these artists, the holidays came a little early — they earned their first-ever GRAMMY nominations. From “Issues” singer/songwriter Julia Michaels to R&B powerhouse SZA, rockers the War On Drugs and comeback maven Kesha, learn the inside stories of these 15 remarkable first-timers for the 60th GRAMMYs.

Elton John GRAMMY Special: Tickets On Sale Now

In New York in late January? Join the Recording Academy in celebrating the amazing career and catalog of Sir Elton John at The Theater At Madison Square Garden. Miley Cyrus, John Legend, Sam Smith, and Keith Urban are among the artists set to pay tribute to John. Learn more about “Elton John: I’m Still Standing — A GRAMMY Salute” and where you can get your tickets.

Pop On Over To Apple Music For Great GRAMMY Performances

ICYMI: The Recording Academy and Apple Music teamed for an exclusive commemorative video collection in celebration of the GRAMMY Awards’ 60th anniversary, including an incredible batch of pop-genre performances. Catch them all on Apple Music!

For The Record: Nat “King” Cole’s Timeless Christmas Classic

What would the holidays be without “The Christmas Song”? Thanks to Nat “King” Cole, we don’t need to even worry about it. Go behind-the-scenes of this classic holiday recording, which dates all the way back to 1946, in this installment of For The Record. And don’t forget to roast the chestnuts!

Vote: Who Will Voters Choose For Best R&B Performance?

The nominees for Best R&B Performance this year span Daniel Caesar featuring Kali Uchis, Kehlani, Ledisi, Bruno Mars, and SZA. We want to know: Who do you think GRAMMY voters will choose to win the coveted award?