Entertainment
Kirk Franklin, Lizzo and Beyoncé Top Texas Grammu nominations
The Recording Academy will present the 61st GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles and broadcast on CBS from 7:00 pm CT.
Yolanda Adams (Houston)
Best Gospel Performance/Song for Talkin’
‘bout Jesus (Gloria Gaynor ft. Yolanda Adams)
Chris Athens (Austin)
Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical for Ella
Mai (with Chris “Shaggy” Ascher, Jaycen Joshua &
David Pizzimenti)
Kal Banx (Dallas)
Best Rap Album for Revenge
of the Dreamers III by Dreamville
Brian “Malik” Baptiste
(Leander)
Best Pop Vocal Album for Thank
U, Next (as a producer with Ariana Grande)
Album of the Year for Thank U,
Next (as a producer, with Ariana Grande)
Beyoncé (Houston)
Best Pop Solo Performance for
SpiritBest Pop Vocal Album for The
Lion King: The Gift Best Song Written for Visual Media for
Spirit (with Timothy McKenzie & Ilya Salmanzadeh)
Best Music Film for Homecoming
Black Pumas (Austin)
Best New Artist
Cardo (Fort Worth)
Best Rap Album for Championships
by Meek Mill
Best Rap Album for I Am >
I Was by 21 Savage
Gary Clark Jr. (Austin)
Best Contemporary Blues Album for This
Land Best Rock Performance for This
LandBest Music Video for This
Land
John Congleton (Dallas)
Album Of The Year for Norman
F****** Rockwell! by Lana Del Rey
Crowder (Texarkana)
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for I
Know a Ghost
Ronnie Dunn (Coleman)
Best Country Duo/Group Performance for Brooks & Dunn Brand New Man
Bryan Fowler (San
Antonio)
Best Gospel Performance/Song for Talkin’
‘bout Jesus (Gloria Gaynor ft. Yolanda Adams)
Kirk Franklin (Ft.
Worth)
Best Gospel Performance/Song for Love
TheoryBest Gospel Album for Long
Live Love
Patty Griffin (Austin)
Best Folk Album for Patty
Griffin
Jazzmeia Horn (Dallas)
Best Jazz Vocal Album for Love
& Liberation
Intocable (Zapata)
Best Regional Mexican Music Album (including Tejano) for Percepción
Craig Hella Johnson (Austin)
Best Choral Performance for The
Hope Of Loving
Sarah Jarosz (Wimberley)
Best American Roots Song for I’m With Her Call
My Name (with Aoife O’Donovan & Sara Watkins)
Best American Roots Performance for I’m With Her Call My Name
Jonas Brothers (Dallas)
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for Sucker
Khalid (El Paso)
Record Of The Year for Talk
Jeff Hyde (Marshall)
Best Country Song for Some
Of It by Eric Church
Best Country Album for Desperate
Man by Eric Church
La Energia Norteña (Dallas)
Best Regional Mexican Music Album (including Tejano) for Poco A Poco
Miranda Lambert
(Lindale)
Best Country Song for It All
Comes Out in The Wash (with Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna & Liz
Rose)
Lizzo (Houston)
Record Of The Year for Truth
HurtsAlbum Of The Year for Cuz
I Love You (Deluxe)Song Of The Year for Truth
HurtsBest New Artist
Best Pop Solo Performance for Truth
Hurts Best R&B Performance for Exactly
How I Feel ft. Gucci Mane
Best Traditional R&B Performance for
JeromeBest Urban Contemporary Album for Cuz
I Love You
Delbert McClinton & The Self-Made Men (Lubbock)
Best Tradional Blues Album for Tall,
Dark, & Handsome
Post Malone (Grapevine)
Record Of The Year for Sunflower
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for Sunflower
Buck Meek from Big Thief
(Driftwood)
Best Alternative Music Album for U.F.O.F. by Big Thief
Gene Moore (Houston)
Best Gospel Album for Tunnel
Vision
Willie Nelson (Austin)
Best Country Solo Performance for Ride
Me Back Home
Tayla Parx (Dallas)
Album Of The Year for Ariana Grande Thank
U, Next
Sugaray Rayford (Smith
County)
Best Contemporary Blues Album for Somebody
Save Me
Liz Rose (Dallas)
Best Country Song for Miranda Lambert It
All Comes Out in the Wash (with Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna &
Miranda Lambert)
Travis Scott (Houston)
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for The
London by Young Thug ft. J. Cole and Travis Scott
Robert Simpson, Ken Cowan, Houston Chamber Choir (Houston)
Best Choral Performance for Durufle:
Complete Choral Works
Tanya Tucker (Seminole)
Song Of The Year for Bring
My Flowers Now (with Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth)
Best Country Solo Performance for Bring
My Flowers NowBest Country Song for Bring
My Flowers Now (with Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth)
Best Country Album for While
I’m Livin’
Chris Tomlin (Grand
Saline)
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for Holy
Roar
Jimmie Vaughn (Austin)
Best Traditional Blues Album for Baby,
Please Come Home
J. White Did It (Dallas)
Best Rap Album for I Am >
I Was by 21 Savage
Additional Notes:
Austin’s SaulPaul is a featured guest on The Love by Alphabet Rockers, nominated for Best Children’s Album.
Houston born Buck Meek was raised in Wimberley and is a member of Big Thief, nominated for Best Alternative Music Album for U.F.O.F. by Big Thief.
Lubbock’s Terry Allen and the Panhandle Mystery Band’s Pedal Steel + Four Corners, nominated for Best Album Notes by Brendan Greaves.
Blanton Alspaugh is nominated for Producer of the Year, Classical for work that includes Robert Simpson & Houston Chamber Choir and Austin’s Craig Hella Johnson. Alspaugh was Music Director of KRTS in Houston from 1988-1995.
Bryan Fowler, former member of the San Antonio Christian rock band Abandon is nominated for his songwriting in Best Gospel Performance/Song for Talkin’ ‘bout Jesus (Gloria Gaynor ft. Yolanda Adams). ###
Entertainment
Rapper Biz Markie Dead at 57
Born Marcel Theo Hall, he was known around the world and in Hip Hop as rapper Biz Markie a.k.a the “Clown Prince.” Unlike other rappers of his time, his fun and humorous lyrical style made him a household name that spanned generations. Best known for his most memorable 1989 hit single ‘Just a Friend’ became a top 40 hit in several countries and an anthem even for dating skeptics. Markie was a talented rapper, human beatboxer, singer-songwriter, DJ, and record producer. He also did some acting, appearing and guess starring in movies and various television episodes.
Markie reportedly battled some heath issues over the years and suffered complications from diabetes, peacefully passing July 16, 2021. He leaves to mourn his wife Tara who was by his side the evening he passed.
Entertainment
BAD DAD REHAB: THE NEXT SESSION
Following the success of its popular film BAD DAD REHAB, TV One recently announced the premiere of BAD DAD REHAB: THE NEXT SESSION. The film features a brand-new cast that includes rapper Anthony “Big Daddy Kane” Hardy (Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap, Dead Heist)as Owen, Lamman Rucker (“Greenleaf”, “Why Did I Get Married”) as Mr. Arnold, Blue Kimble (“Monogamy,” “Ruthless”) as Chauncey, Onye Eme-Akwari (“Queen of the South”) as Marshall, Carlo Mendez (“90210,” “Parks and Recreation”) as Hosea, Chrystale Wilson(“The Rich and the Ruthless”) as Marjory. The film will air on Sunday, June 20 at 8 P.M. ET/7C.
BAD DAD REHAB: THE NEXT SESSION follows the new class of Bad Dads hailing from Jersey City, New Jersey who must confront their personal demons in order to get their act together and become better dads. Hosea (Mendez) is more concerned about being his rebellious son’s best friend than disciplining him. Marshall (Eme-Akwari) works pyramid schemes in his mancave instead of helping his frustrated wife and son. Chaucey (Kimble) holds a grudge against his ex-girlfriend oblivious that it’s hurting their young daughter. Owen (Hardy) spent thirty years denying his daughter from an affair but now wants to make amends before her impending wedding.
Bad Dad Rehab: The Next Session is written by Keronda McKnight, directed by Juwan Lee with casting by George Pierre. The film is produced for TV One by Swirl Films with Eric Tomosunas, Keith Neal, Ron Robinson and James Sepplefrick serving as Executive Producers. For TV One, Jason Ryan is the Executive Producer in Charge of Production, Donyell McCullough is Senior Director of Talent & Casting and Robyn Greene Arrington is Vice President of Original Programming and Production.
Community
Complimentary One-day Ticket To Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is partnering with SA Metro Health to give away 20,000 one-day tickets – over $1.5 million in value – to people who get a COVID-19 vaccination at any Metro Health or partner vaccine clinic.
Beginning Tuesday, May 25, individuals who get vaccinated at any of these clinics will receive a complimentary one-day ticket to Six Flags Fiesta Texas valid through Sept 6, 2021 to enjoy a fun day at the park.
“Six Flags Fiesta Texas is honored to partner with city leaders to encourage residents to get vaccinated, especially in underserved communities,” said Park President Jeffrey Siebert. “We appreciate Mayor Nirenberg’s leadership on this initiative and we look forward to partnering with the City of San Antonio Metro Health to assist with their vaccine campaign efforts.”
Metro Health will also share the theme park tickets with its partners – including UT Health San Antonio, University Health System, University of the Incarnate Word, WellMed, San Antonio Fire Department, Bexar County Health Collaborative and Curative – to give to those who receive their vaccine at designated vaccine clinics.
As a reminder, people can get vaccinated either by walk-in or appointment at the Alamodome drive-thru clinic from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday.
For a list of locations of Metro Health vaccine clinics around the city, visit http://covid19.sanantonio.gov.
For more information about Six Flags Fiesta Texas, including operating hours, visit https://www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas.
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Rapper Biz Markie Dead at 57
