Monthly Archives: January 2010

Don't Watch This, Watch That!

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

Watch my Twitter feed for live updates from The GRAMMYS! twitter.com/missmusicnerd I’m having a blast! More later!

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MMN on the Red Carpet!

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

This afternoon, I attended the GRAMMY® Special Merit Awards, which include Lifetime Achievement Awards (for performers), Trustees Awards (for non-performers who have contributed to the recording field) and Technical Awards. I had been hoping to meet André Previn, who was … Continue reading →

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GRAMMY Nominee Spotlight: Sharon Isbin

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

Okay, music nerds, here’s the deal: for a while now I’ve been planning to write several posts about our wonderful Classical GRAMMY® nominees. I’ve managed one or two, but not nearly as many as I’ve wanted to while I’ve been … Continue reading →

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GRAMMY Museum Photo Blogging!

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

Quick like a bunny before I race off to my next event (which is coffee with a friend — MMN can’t be in the limelight all the time, people! ), here are some photos from yesterday! Why look, my chariot … Continue reading →

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Friday in GRAMMY Week: A Rock Star Kind of Day!

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

I’m heading down to Staples Center shortly for what promises to be an exciting day! I get to meet my fellow GRAMMY® Community Bloggers in person for the first time, and we’ll be attending the Social Media Rock Star Summit … Continue reading →

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Backstage at the GRAMMY Salute to Classical Music: Opera Stars, Current and Future!

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

Last night before the GRAMMY Salute to Classical Music® began, I had the chance to speak with four opera singers at varying stages of their careers, who were there to perform as a tribute to the evening’s honoree, Plácido Domingo. … Continue reading →

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Backstage at the GRAMMY Salute to Classical Music: Meeting Domingo

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

I know that GRAMMY® Week is all about leading up to the Big Event on Sunday, but for the Classical category, last night’s Salute to Classical Music® honoring Plácido Domingo was much more than just a warm-up! Four young opera … Continue reading →

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Win Tickets to the GRAMMY Salute to Classical!

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

Attention: this is a message from the MMN emergency broadcast system! A contest is currently in progress for tickets to the GRAMMY Salute to Classical tomorrow in Santa Monica! Go here for the particulars! UPDATE: Congrats to Twitter user @BeyonceSTANpede, … Continue reading →

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In Which I Get Hipped to the Gaga… By My Dad!

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

Like so many wonderful friends and family members, VirgoDad is very excited about my trip to the GRAMMYS®. He has been emailing me words of encouragement, along with fatherly admonitions to be careful out there among those “Hollywood sharks”! Most … Continue reading →

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Joy on a Plane!

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

So there I was, minding my own business on my flight to L.A. for the GRAMMYS. I had just cued up my iPod to a set of J.S. Bach’s Cello Suites transcribed for harp by Victoria Drake, and I was … Continue reading →

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