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Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals
The Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals was an honor presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, to recording artists for quality pop songs on which singers collaborate. Awards in several categories are distributed annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to "honor artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales or chart position." The award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals was first presented to Al Green and Lyle Lovett at the 37th Grammy Awards (1995) for the song "Funny How Time Slips Away". According to the category description guide for the 52nd Grammy Awards, the award was presented to artists that performed "newly recorded collaborative pop performances" that "do not normally perform together." In 1997, the father-daughter duo of Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pop Music
Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form during the mid-1950s in the United States and the United Kingdom.S. Frith, W. Straw, and J. Street, eds, ''iarchive:cambridgecompani00frit, The Cambridge Companion to Pop and Rock'' (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press), , pp. 95–105. During the 1950s and 1960s, pop music encompassed rock and roll and the youth-oriented styles it influenced. ''Rock music, Rock'' and ''pop'' music remained roughly synonymous until the late 1960s, after which ''pop'' became associated with music that was more commercial, wikt:ephemeral, ephemeral, and accessible. Identifying factors of pop music usually include repeated choruses and Hook (music), hooks, short to medium-length songs written in a basic format (often the verse–chorus form, verse–chorus structure), and rhythms or tempos that can be easily danced to. Much of pop music also borrows elements from other styles such as rock, hip hop, urban contemporary, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celine Dion
Céline Marie Claudette Dion (born 30 March 1968) is a Canadian singer. Referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Power Ballads", Dion's powerful, technically skilled vocals and commercially successful works have had a Cultural impact of Celine Dion, significant impact on popular music. Born into a large family in Charlemagne, Quebec, Dion was discovered by her future manager and husband, René Angélil, and emerged as a teen star in her home country with a series of French-language albums during the 1980s. She gained international recognition by winning the Eurovision Song Contest 1988, 1988 Eurovision Song Contest, where she Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1988, represented Switzerland with the song "Ne partez pas sans moi". Dion went on to release Celine Dion albums discography, twelve English-language albums. ''The Colour of My Love'' (1993), ''Falling into You'' (1996), ''Let's Talk About Love'' (1997), and ''All the Way... A Decade of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pink (singer)
Alecia Beth Moore-Hart (Birth name, née Moore; born September 8, 1979), known professionally as Pink (stylized as ), is an American singer and songwriter. She is known for her acrobatic stage presence and activism. At the age of 15, Pink formed the short-lived girl group Choice, who signed with LaFace Records in 1995, although they disbanded without any major releases. Her first solo studio album, ''Can't Take Me Home'' (2000), was released to commercial success and received RIAA certification, double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Produced by label boss Babyface (musician), Babyface and influenced by contemporary R&B, the album spawned two Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100-top ten singles: "There You Go" and "Most Girls (Pink song), Most Girls". Pink gained further recognition for her 2001 collaborative single "Lady Marmalade#Moulin Rouge! version, Lady Marmalade" from the Moulin Rouge! Music from Baz Luhrmann's Film, so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mýa
Mya Marie Harrison (; born October 10, 1979), known professionally as Mýa, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, and actress. She was born in Washington D.C. and studied ballet, jazz, and tap dance as a child. Her career began in television as a dance posse member on BET's '' Teen Summit''. She signed with University Records, an imprint of Interscope Records to release her first album ''Mya'' (1998). The album was led by her first single, " It's All About Me" (featuring Sisqó), which peaked within the top ten of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Her subsequent collaborative singles, " Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)" (with Pras and Ol' Dirty Bastard) and " Take Me There" (with Blackstreet and Mase) were also met with commercial success. Her second studio album, '' Fear of Flying'' (2000), peaked at number 15 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It was supported ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil' Kim
Kimberly Denise Jones (born July 11, 1974), Those giving 1974 include: * * * * * better known by her stage name Lil' Kim, is an American rapper. She was born and raised in New York City and lived much of her adolescent life on the streets after being expelled from home. In her teens, she would freestyle rap, influenced by fellow female hip-hop artists like MC Lyte and the Lady of Rage. In 1994, she was discovered by fellow rapper the Notorious B.I.G., who invited her to join his group Junior M.A.F.I.A.; their debut album, ''Conspiracy,'' generated two top 20 singles in the United States and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Lil' Kim's debut studio album '' Hard Core'' (1996) was certified double platinum in March 2001. Since its release, it has sold more than six million copies worldwide and spawned three successful singles: " No Time", " Not Tonight (Ladies Night)", and " Crush on You". ''Hard Core'' had the highest debut in the U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Marmalade
"Lady Marmalade" is a song written by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan that is famous for the French refrain of "''Voulez-vous coucher avec moi, ce soir''?", which is a sexual proposition that translates into English as: "''Do you want to sleep with me, tonight''?" The song first became a popular hit when it was recorded in 1974 by the American funk rock group Labelle and held the number-one spot on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart for one week, and also topped the Canadian '' RPM'' national singles chart. In 2021, the Library of Congress selected Labelle's version for preservation in the National Recording Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". The song has had many cover versions over the years. In 1998, girl group All Saints released a cover version that peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart. The 2001 version by singers Christina Aguilera, Mýa, Pink and rapper Lil' Kim, recorded for the '' Moulin Rouge!'' soundtrack, was a number-on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Martin
Enrique Martin Morales (born December 24, 1971), known professionally as Ricky Martin, is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter and actor. He is known for his musical versatility, with his Ricky Martin albums discography, discography incorporating a wide variety of many elements, such as Latin pop, dance, reggaeton, Salsa music, salsa, and other genres. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, San Juan, Martin began appearing in television commercials at age nine and began his musical career at twelve, as a member of Puerto Rican boy band Menudo (group), Menudo. He began his solo career in 1991 while in Sony Music Mexico, gaining recognition in Latin America with the release of his first two studio albums, ''Ricky Martin (1991 album), Ricky Martin'' (1991) and ''Me Amaras (album), Me Amaras'' (1993), both of which were focused on Sentimental ballad, ballads. Martin's third album, ''A Medio Vivir'' (1995), helped him rise to prominence in European countries. The chart-topping single "María ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobody Wants To Be Lonely
"Nobody Wants to Be Lonely" is a song by Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin from his sixth studio album, '' Sound Loaded'' (2000). Martin re-recorded the song along with American singer Christina Aguilera in December 2000. The album version was written by Desmond Child, Victoria Shaw, and Gary Burr and produced by Child; the duet received additional production from Walter Afanasieff. The duet was released by Columbia Records on January 16, 2001, as the second single from the album. A mid-tempo pop song and power ballad with elements of flamenco and Latin music, it is about heartbreak and longing. "Nobody Wants to Be Lonely" received widely positive reviews from music critics, who complimented the singers' vocals. The song was listed among the Greatest Love Songs by VH1. It was nominated for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards, losing the award to Aguilera's other contender, "Lady Marmalade". The song was commercially successful, peaking at num ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera ( , ; born December 18, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter, actress and television personality. Recognized as Cultural impact of Christina Aguilera, an influential figure in music and having received Public image of Christina Aguilera, widespread public interest, she is noted for her four-octave vocal range extending into the whistle register, artistic reinventions, and incorporating controversial themes into her music. Referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Voice of a Generation", she was also named a Disney Legends, Disney Legend, in recognition of her contributions to the Walt Disney Company. After appearing on ''The Mickey Mouse Club#1989–1994 revival: The All New Mickey Mouse Club, The All New Mickey Mouse Club'' (1993–1994), Aguilera recorded the theme song, "Reflection (song), Reflection", for the animation, animated film ''Mulan (1998 film), Mulan'' (1998) and signed a record deal with RCA Records. She rose to fame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
44th Grammy Awards
The 44th Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 27, 2002, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The main recipient was Alicia Keys, winning five Grammys, including Best New Artist and Song of the Year for " Fallin'". U2 won four awards including Record of the Year and Best Rock Album, while opening the show with a performance of "Walk On". Performers Presenters * Matthew Perry and Britney Spears - Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals * Natalie Cole, Dave Koz and P. Diddy - Best Female Pop Vocal Performance * Craig David, Steve Vai and Nelly Furtado - Best Rap Album * Backstreet Boys and Sarah Elizabeth Hughes - Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals * Ja Rule, Pamela Anderson and Jamie Foxx - Best R&B Album * Don Henley and Trisha Yearwood - Best Rock Song * Jamie O'Neal, Rob Thomas (musician), Rob Thomas and Kid Rock - Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals * Dixie Chicks and Sheryl Crow - Best Country Collaboration with Vocals * Kevi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob Thomas (musician)
Robert Kelly Thomas (born February 14, 1972) is a German-born American musician. He is the lead vocalist for the Florida-based alternative rock music, rock band Matchbox Twenty, which he formed in 1995 and with whom he has released five studio albums. As a solo act, he is best known for his guest performance on Santana (band), Santana's 1999 single "Smooth (Santana song), Smooth", which won three Grammy Awards, peaked the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and in 2018, was named the second-most successful song in the chart's history. His 2005 single, "Lonely No More" was his first to be released as a lead solo artist. It peaked at number six on the chart and led his debut solo album, ''...Something to Be'' (2005), which peaked atop the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200. As part of Matchbox Twenty, Thomas has written and performed their string of commercially successful singles, including "Push (Matchbox Twenty song), Push", "3AM (Matchbox Twenty song), 3AM", "Real World (M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smooth (Santana Song)
"Smooth" is a song performed by American rock band Santana and Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty, who sings the lead vocals. It was released to radio on June 15, 1999, as the lead single from Santana's 1999 studio album, ''Supernatural''. It was physically released as a single in August. It was written by Itaal Shur and Thomas, who re-wrote Shur's original melody and lyrics, and produced by Matt Serletic. The song was an international success, reaching number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for 12 consecutive weeks. It was the final number-one hit of the 1990s and the first number-one hit of the 2000s, and the only song to appear on two decade-end ''Billboard'' charts. "Smooth" was ranked as the second-most-successful song ever on ''Billboard's'' Hot 100 60th Anniversary listing. In 2000, the song won a Grammy Award for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards. "Smooth" also peaked at number one in Cana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
