AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGrammys Fallout: BTS says it won’t submit music for the 2027 Grammys after the Recording Academy launched a Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, arguing its work should be heard “rather than being divided by region or language.” Industry Response: Grammys CEO Harvey Mason Jr. pushed back, saying the new category is meant to expand recognition and that artists can still compete in top General Field awards. Music Loss: Irish Oscar winner Glen Hansard (Once, The Frames) died in a motorcycle crash near Dublin at 56, prompting tributes from major artists worldwide. Electronic & Metal News: French electronic composer Kavinsky, known for “Nightcall,” died at 50, while Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi announced his solo album From The Dark and first single “World Alone.” New Releases: King Gnu dropped “Go Ghost,” the official opening theme for The Ghost in the Shell anime. Live Music Roundup: Hendersonville’s August outdoor concert calendar and a Peoria free indoor series spotlight local Arizona talent.
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