The Recording Academy® to Host Press Conference on Wednesday, April 6

The Recording Academy® to Host Press Conference on Wednesday, April 6

Event Will Take Place at Academy's Headquarters in Santa Monica and Will Be Streamed Live on GRAMMY.com/announcement Beginning at 9 a.m. PT

The Recording Academy(R) President/CEO Neil
Portnow, five-time GRAMMY(R) winner and
Academy Chair Emeritus Jimmy Jam, and
Academy Vice President, Awards Bill
WHO: Freimuth.
Press Conference to announce important
information regarding the 54th Annual GRAMMY
Awards. The event also will be streamed live
on www.grammy.com/announcement and will be
available as video on demand shortly
WHAT: following the press conference.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 6, 2011
8:15 a.m. PT Media Check-In
9 a.m. PT
(SHARP!) Press Conference Begins

WHERE: The Recording Academy - Board Room
3030 Olympic Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404

**Hosted parking will be available.**

MEDIA R.S.V.P. MANDATORY: grammypr@grammy.com or 310.581.8790
Deadline to R.S.V.P. is Tuesday, April 5, 5
p.m. PT.

There will be a pool feed camera for this
press conference. Please bring a deck to
plug in as individual cameras will not be
accommodated. Thank you for your cooperation
PLEASE NOTE: and understanding.
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About The Recording Academy

Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards -- the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music -- The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, join the organization's social networks on Facebook (www.facebook.com/thegrammys), Twitter (www.twitter.com/thegrammys), and YouTube (www.youtube.com/thegrammys).

Media Contacts:
Lourdes Lopez /Stephanie Schell
The Recording Academy
310.392.3777
lourdesl@grammy.com / stephanies@grammy.com

/PRNewswire -- April 5, 2011/

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