Music Lessons From Butch Walker
Producer and singer/songwriter Butch Walker was among the participants at the recent GRAMMY GPS: A Road Map For Today’s Music Pro hosted by The Recording Academy Atlanta Chapter. During the event, Walker participated in an exclusive interview with GRAMMY.com, discussing the influence of the stage of Georgia on his music, his recording process and his book Drinking With Strangers: Music Lessons From A Teenage Bullet Belt, among other topics.
ZZ Ward rockin out at GRAMMY HQ yesterday
“I love writing pop music and I love listening to it, but I don’t want us to lose sight of [the idea] that an album is an artistic presentation … and I think it’s really important,” said LP. “As fast as everything is moving now, we need to take the time and listen to records.”
**FIRST LISTEN**
Singer/Songwriter Jay Shepard debuted a new song “So It Goes” only on GRAMMY.com. Listen here.
GRAMMYs On The Road With Childish Gambino and Valerie June
The Recording Academy Memphis Chapter played host for GRAMMYs On The Road At The Beale Street Music Festival, held May 4–6 as part of the Memphis in May International Festival. The Chapter conducted exclusive backstage interviews with artists performing at the festival, including rapper/actor Childish Gambino and folk singer/songwriter Valerie June.
Go backstage.
FIRST LISTEN: Singer/songwriter Jon McLaughlin debuts new song “Promising Promises” only on GRAMMY.com. Listen NOW!
![“I love writing pop music and I love listening to it, but I don’t want us to lose sight of [the idea] that an album is an artistic presentation … and I think it’s really important,” said LP. “As fast as everything is moving now, we need to take the time and listen to records.”](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8i18wxzbq1qzy7u8o1_500.jpg)
