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November 11, 2023

Themes emerge quickly when you dig into the nominations for the 66th Grammy Awards. The major categories are dominated by women and seemingly up for grabs; elsewhere, progress is not always so clear.

2024 Grammy Nominations: A guide to the best, worst and most surprising nominees

2024 Grammy Nominations: A guide to the best, worst and most surprising nominees

Ann Powers, Rodney Carmichael, Nate Chinen, Tom Huizenga, Sheldon Pearce, Anamaria Artemisa Sayre and Stephen Thompson • Nov 11, 2023

Themes emerge quickly when you dig into the nominations for the 66th Grammy Awards. The major categories are dominated by women and seemingly up for grabs; elsewhere, progress is not always so clear.

2024 Grammy award nominations led by SZA, Billie Eilish and Phoebe Bridgers

2024 Grammy award nominations led by SZA, Billie Eilish and Phoebe Bridgers

Mandalit del Barco • Nov 10, 2023

The R&B star led all artists with nine nominations for the 66th Grammy Awards. She'll compete with Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and Jon Batiste in album, song and record of the year.

Coffee Break: Low Cut Connie's Adam Weiner in the booth

Coffee Break: Low Cut Connie's Adam Weiner in the booth

Jill Riley • Nov 10, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what messages do you want to send to Adam Weiner?

Watch the short film about the Beatles' song, "Now and Then"

Nov 10, 2023

The song “Now and Then” is the result of decades of conversations and collaborations between the members of the band and with others, as well as the evolution of technology. Jill Riley will air the radio documentary about the song on Friday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 a.m. Central.

Tracy Chapman becomes the first Black person to win Song of the Year at the CMAs

Tracy Chapman becomes the first Black person to win Song of the Year at the CMAs

Ayana Archie • Nov 9, 2023

Chapman won the award for her 1988 hit "Fast Car," which got renewed attention after singer Luke Combs released a cover of the song earlier this year.

The Chart Show: Wilco's "Evicted" finds a home in Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Wilco's "Evicted" finds a home in Chart Show Hall of Fame

Nov 9, 2023

This week on The Chart Show, Minnesota band Durry retain the top spot, while Stephen Sanchez’s “Be More” and Wilco’s “Evicted” each land in the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

Deer Tick shine at the Fine Line

Deer Tick shine at the Fine Line

Nikhil Kumaran • Nov 9, 2023

The Fine Line was filled with energy and excitement for Deer Tick’s show Wednesday night.

Coffee Break: Riot grrrls

Coffee Break: Riot grrrls

Jill Riley • Nov 9, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which artists/bands associated with the riot grrrl movement do you want to hear?

Sini Anderson talks about 10th anniversary of 'The Punk Singer'

Sini Anderson talks about 10th anniversary of 'The Punk Singer'

Jill Riley • Nov 9, 2023

Ahead of its 10th anniversary screening at Sound Unseen, director Sini Anderson talks about her 2013 documentary that explores the life and career of Kathleen Hanna, a musician and activist well known as a member of the bands Bikini Kill and Le Tigre.

The Chart Show Ballot

The Chart Show Ballot

Nov 8, 2023

Vote every week for your top five tracks (and enter our weekly ticket giveaway while you're at it), then tune in Thursdays at noon Central to see if your favorites make the Chart Show!

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