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February 11, 2019

The 61st annual Grammys had more than their share of memorable moments, celebrating both legends and newcomers. Jay and Jade talk about the whole fun, crowded night, which ended with Childish Gambino and Kacey Musgraves taking home the big awards.

Music News: Breaking down the Grammys: Highs, lows, whoas

Music News: Breaking down the Grammys: Highs, lows, whoas

Jay Gabler • Feb 11, 2019

The 61st annual Grammys had more than their share of memorable moments, celebrating both legends and newcomers. Jay and Jade talk about the whole fun, crowded night, which ended with Childish Gambino and Kacey Musgraves taking home the big awards.

Music on TV this week: Leon Bridges; H.E.R.; Kurt Vile; Brandi Carlile; Emily King; Gary Clark Jr.

Music on TV this week: Leon Bridges; H.E.R.; Kurt Vile; Brandi Carlile; Emily King; Gary Clark Jr.

Luke Taylor • Feb 11, 2019

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings and find performance videos as the week progresses. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox to plan your TV viewing around music.

Coffee Break: New Member Monday

Coffee Break: New Member Monday

Anna Weggel • Feb 11, 2019

It's New Member Monday -- the day during our member drive where we focus on getting new members and shower them with MPR eco-straws as a thank you. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from bands that got a new, significant member after they had already been rolling for a while?

Watch Har Mar Superstar wine and dine himself in new jeremy messersmith music video

Watch Har Mar Superstar wine and dine himself in new jeremy messersmith music video

Lydia Moran • Feb 11, 2019

Just minutes before consuming some local spirits and lighting up Twitter with his annual hours-long virtual Grammys viewing party, Minneapolis singer/songwriter jeremy messersmith officially dropped a newly-minted single and accompanying video. Since the week of January’s polar vortex, messersmith had been hinting on Twitter that he was taking to the director’s chair. “Okay tweeps- anybody in the…

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Sergio Mendes

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Sergio Mendes

Feb 11, 2019

Sergio Mendes was born; The Beatles recorded 10 new songs for their first album, plus four other tracks which would be the next two singles; Whitney Houston was found dead at the Beverly Hilton Hotel; and David Bowie released "Sound and Vision", Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Bob Mould, 'Sunshine Rock'

Album of the Week: Bob Mould, 'Sunshine Rock'

Mac Wilson • Feb 11, 2019

The entire album is full of gorgeous string arrangements, provided by the Prague TV Orchestra, and are a nice expression of Mould's fondness for baroque pop.

2019 Grammy Awards: The Full List Of Winners

2019 Grammy Awards: The Full List Of Winners

NPR Staff • Feb 11, 2019

Artists who have won multiple awards at the 61st annual Grammy Awards include Lady Gaga, Brandi Carlile and Kacey Musgraves.

Music News: What to watch for at the Grammys

Music News: What to watch for at the Grammys

Colleen Cowie • Feb 8, 2019

Mac Wilson sat down with Jay and Jade to share his speculations about Sunday's Grammy Awards, including changes to the nomination process, predictions for this year's winners, and some lesser-known artists that could take home awards. Joni Deutsch of Charlotte public-radio station WFAE interviewed Adrian Stallings and Veronica Cordle of the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame to talk about three North Carolinian artists that the Recording Academy will honor this year.

Coffee Break: Join the club

Coffee Break: Join the club

Anna Weggel • Feb 8, 2019

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs or bands do you want to hear that reference a club, group, or organization?

Today in Music History: R.E.M. held their first recording sessions

Today in Music History: R.E.M. held their first recording sessions

Feb 8, 2019

'TCB' by The Supremes with Temptations went to No. 1 on the U.S. album chart, Keith Knudsen, drummer for The Doobie Brothers died of chronic pneumonia, Queen released "Killer Queen", and R.E.M. held their first recording sessions, Today in Music History.

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