Pitches wanted (music) | $250 to $500 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: GRAMMY

Our pitch guide for GRAMMY.com is always open: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U7

We are mainly looking for larger culture features and lists highlighting the intersection of music with broader issues such as politics, history, health and technology. These pieces may focus on a rising local/statewide musical group or scene, which has a larger tie to mainstream culture. We are also interested in stories about the behind-the-scenes creators (producers, songwriters, engineers, etc) contributing to popular music today.

We are also seeking artist interviews in feature or Q&A formats. These interviews should be timely and tied to a current news peg, e.g. an album release; such pitches should be sent at least 2-4 weeks in advance of the related news peg. We also welcome pitches on artist “discoveries” and evergreen features/lists.

CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

• Questions/submissions: jessica.lipsky@recordingacademy.com
• Website: https://www.grammy.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future. As the world's leading society of music professionals, it works year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent articles/stories on its website.
• Review the submission guidelines here.
• Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook Database and at SuccessfulPitches.com.
• Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a few lines highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits; and (3) links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.

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