THE RECORDING ACADEMY AND REPUBLIC RECORDS TO RELEASE THE 2016 GRAMMY NOMINEES ALBUM
ALBUM PRE-ORDERS START DEC. 6th, OFFERING FANS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND THE 58TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS
The Recording Academy®‘s GRAMMY Recordings® and Republic Records have teamed to release the 2016 GRAMMY® Nominees album, available in stores and via digital retailers Jan. 22, 2016. The 22nd installment of the best-selling series features an array of hit songs across multiple genres by this year’s GRAMMY-nominated artists. A portion of album proceeds support the year-round work of the GRAMMY Foundation® and MusiCares Foundation,® — The Recording Academy’s charitable organizations focused on music education and critical assistance for music people in need.
Beginning Dec. 6, the night before GRAMMY nominations are announced and in conjunction with “Sinatra 100 – An All-Star GRAMMY Concert,” music fans can log on to GRAMMY.com/2016GRAMMYAlbum, 2016GRAMMYAlbum.com, or CBS.com to pre-order the album and enter for a chance to win a trip for two to the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards® on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.*
GRAMMY AWARDS 2016 NOMINEES ALBUM
“We’re proud to join forces with Republic Records to bring together an exciting mix of tracks in one album, highlighting today’s most talented musicians,” said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. “We’re thrilled to give music fans the opportunity to experience Music’s Biggest Night® firsthand through our pre-order enter-to-win sweepstakes; all while supporting the important work MusiCares and the GRAMMY Foundation carry out year–round.”
“It’s an honor to celebrate and pay tribute to today’s most talented and inspiring artists,” said Avery Lipman, Founder/President of Republic Records. “We are proud to call ourselves partners with The Recording Academy whose care and support of the recording arts remains the foundation of our business.”
“Sinatra 100–An All-Star GRAMMY Concert” will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 9–11 p.m. ET/PT. The one-hour primetime entertainment special will celebrate the late icon’s 100th birthday and features a stellar lineup of entertainers performing songs made famous by the nine-time GRAMMY winner.
GRAMMY AWARDS 2016 NOMINEES ALBUM
*No purchase necessary to enter or win. Visit GRAMMY.com/2016GRAMMYAlbum, 2016GRAMMYAlbum.com or CBS.com for details and eligibility requirements