John Mayer, Al Green Added to Lineup

GRAMMY-winning singer /songwriter John Mayer will perform.com. "Based on feedback from attendees over the
years on aspects ranging from sessions, speakers, activities, hotel and city,
it was time to converge in a new meeting place," Farber said.

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Kidd Kraddick will host the event, and dozens of local
Cleveland air personalities will help present the awards. The ceremony will
feature performances by J Project and Brendan James .radioandrecords.

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com, which will offer exclusive video of the
segment. Partygoers will also enjoy complete access to the hall's
impressive collection of memorabilia, including such one-of-a-kind items as
Ringo Starr's Sergeant Pepper uniform, Janis Joplin's psychedelic-colored
Porsche, Jim Morrison's Cub Scout shirt, and guitars owned by Jimi Hendrix,
Kurt Cobain, and Bono.

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About The Recording Academy

Established in 1957, the National Academy of Recording Arts +
Sciences , Inc.

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Newcomer Stone is
nominated for Best New Artist, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance ("You
Had Me") and Best Pop Vocal Album (Mind, Body + Soul).com

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The show also will be
supported on radio via Westwood One worldwide, and covered online at
GRAMMY. Greater Media CEO Peter Smyth will sit down for
an hourlong discussion of radio's current challenges and its prospects for the
future, while other panels will focus on the state of rock music, methods to
reach male listeners and an update on the current and future impact of
technology on radio.

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Usher and James Brown

The "Godfather of Soul" James Brown will make an appearance with
multi-nominee Usher, who has eight current nominations: Record Of The
Year and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration ("Yeah!" with Lil ' Jon and
Ludacris), Album Of The Year and Best Contemporary R+B Album
(Confessions), Best Male R+B Vocal Performance and Best R+B Song
("Burn"), and Best R+B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals and
Best R+B Song ("My Boo" with Alicia Keys). Brown, and Jazz Cruises'
Warren Hill.
R+R Publisher/CEO Erica Farber voiced enthusiasm for bringing the
convention to America's heartland .

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Current GRAMMY(R)-nominee and two-time GRAMMY-winner Melissa
Etheridge, in her first appearance since being diagnosed with breast
cancer six months ago, is joined by current GRAMMY-nominee Joss Stone
in a tribute to Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Janis Joplin;
GRAMMY-nominee Jamie Foxx joins multi-nominee Alicia Keys; Godfather
of Soul James Brown joins Usher who currently has eight GRAMMY
nominations; Al Green joins the landmark fundraising segment for
ongoing tsunami relief; and John Mayer joins the GRAMMY lineup, it was
announced today by The Recording Academy(R ).

Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone Salute Janis Joplin

Rocker Melissa Etheridge and soul -singer Joss Stone will perform
together for the first time in a tribute to '60s rock icon Janis
Joplin .

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Al Green will perform as part of the
special musical segment to raise funds for tsunami relief efforts . Internationally known
for the GRAMMY Awards, The Recording Academy is responsible for
groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment,
advocacy, education and human services programs - - including the
creation of the national public education campaign What's The Download
(www.com )."
Kicking off this year's convention is a private opening-night party at the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, featuring intimate performances from
Big 3 Records' Jon Secada, Groove United 's Wade O.

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These artists join
previously announced performances by Green Day, Alicia Keys, Tim
McGraw , and U2; along with many special segments including Jennifer
Lopez and Marc Anthony; an explosive show-opener featuring The Black
Eyed Peas, Gwen Stefani (with Eve), Los Lonely Boys, Maroon5 and Franz
Ferdinand; Kanye West with John Legend, Mavis Staples, and the Blind
Boys Of Alabama; a tribute to Ray Charles featuring Bonnie Raitt and
Billy Preston; a salute to Southern rock with Tim McGraw, Gretchen
Wilson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dickey Betts, Elvin Bishop, and Keith Urban;
and a special musical segment to raise funds for tsunami relief
efforts which will feature Bono, Stevie Wonder , Norah Jones, Alicia
Keys, Velvet Revolver, Tim McGraw, and Brian Wilson. He is
nominated for two awards: Song Of The Year and Best Male Pop Vocal
Performance ("Daughters").

Newly Announced Presenters

Newly announced presenters include three-time GRAMMY-winning rap
artist Nelly, nine-time GRAMMY winner Sheryl Crow and champion cyclist
Lance Armstrong, three-time GRAMMY winner Rob Thomas (matchbox
twenty), lead singer of GRAMMY-winner and current nominee Evanescence
Amy Lee, actor/recording artist (the Bacon Brothers) Kevin Bacon,
current two-time GRAMMY nominee Anthony Hamilton, GRAMMY-winner Ricky
Martin, current GRAMMY nominee Mario, and multiple GRAMMY winner T
Bone Burnett.
These celebrities join the list of previously announced
presenters: Tyra Banks , Ellen DeGeneres, Hoobastank, Norah Jones,
Alison Krauss, Kris Kristofferson, Ludacris, Matthew McConaughey , Mark
McGrath, Christina Milian, Lisa Marie Presley, Charlie Sheen, Gary
Sinise, John Travolta , and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith.
Special sessions are scheduled for many radio formats, including
Alternative, AC (Adult Contemporary), Hot AC, Country, CHR (Contemporary Hit
Radio)/Pop, CHR/Rhythmic , Rock, Urban, Urban AC, Gospel and Smooth Jazz.
Representatives of radio stations from across the country, radio group
executives, network personnel and record-label decisionmakers are expected.

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----The Recording
Academy:

-- Kevin Bacon, T Bone Burnett, Sheryl Crow and Lance Armstrong ,
Anthony Hamilton, Amy Lee, Ricky Martin, Mario, Nelly and Rob
Thomas to Present During Music 's Biggest Night(TM) Hosted by
Queen Latifah and Broadcast on CBS Feb. 13 at 8 p. (ET/PT).

Alicia Keys Joined by Jamie Foxx

GRAMMY-nominated recording artist and Oscar-nominated actor Jamie
Foxx will make a special appearance with Alicia Keys. Special
fund-raising musical segment participants will be donating their time
and talents during the performance. For more information about the Academy ,
please visit www.

R+R Rocks Cleveland!

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Multitalented singer/actor/radio host Little Steven Van Zandt will keynote
Thursday's daylong annual Jacobs Media Summit, which for the 10th year will
feature an all-star lineup of radio- and music-industry figures discussing
important issues of the day.
Immediately following the awards ceremony, the R+R Hall of Fame Texas
Hold 'Em Poker Tournament to benefit the TJ Martell Foundation will test the
mettle of the industry's card sharks and reveal who really knows when to hold
'em and when to fold 'em! There will be prizes and raffles , including a trip
for two to Las Vegas and a choice of two tickets to next year's Fiesta Bowl,
Sugar Bowl or Orange Bowl!
The complete agenda is available at
http://www.

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Etheridge has won two GRAMMY Awards and currently is nominated
for Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance ("Breathe"). Hamilton is nominated for Best Male R+B Vocal Performance
("Charlene") and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration with Jadakiss ("Why");
Lee/Evanescence is nominated for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or
Group with Vocal ("My Immortal").
Also, multiplatinum rock group Disturbed will host a Friday-evening
listening party for their new Reprise Records release, while Rendezvous
Entertainment artist Jonathan Butler will host a Thursday-afternoon meet-and-
greet session.

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Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone Honor Janis Joplin Jamie Foxx Duets with Alicia Keys James Brown Joins Usher Tsunami Relief Segment Performance Adds Al Gre

Nelly is nominated for Best Rap Album (Suit). All proceeds from downloads of the track will go to tsunami
relief efforts benefiting survivors and their families., also known as 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.

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Foxx is
nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration ("Slow Jamz" with Twista and
Kanye West).
Viewers will be able to go directly to the iTunes Music Store to gain
access to a download of the live performance of "Across The Universe"
for $. The
Renaissance Cleveland Hotel -- in the heart of the city's business, shopping
and entertainment districts -- is the host hotel for "R+R Rocks Cleveland.
Friday night's annual R+R Industry Achievement Awards ceremony will
recognize the hard work and contributions of the radio and record industries'
top executives.

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Hosted by Queen
Latifah, the 47th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast on the CBS
Television Network on Feb. Radio + Records , The Industry's Newspaper, Brings Vocalist Jon Secada,
Singer/TV Star/Radio Host Little Steven Van Zandt, And Top Talent From All
Music Genres To The Birthplace Of Rock 'N' Roll For R+R's Annual Convention!

CLEVELAND, Radio + Records, the benchmark
publication of the radio and recording industries for more than 30 years, is
excited to bring its annual convention to the place dubbed "The New American
City.

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Crow is
nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance ("The First Cut Is The
Deepest"). Ken Ehrlich and John Cossette are executive
producers, Walter C.

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Five-time GRAMMY winner Alicia Keys currently holds eight
nominations: Album Of The Year and Best R+B Album (The Diary Of Alicia
Keys); Song Of The Year and Best Female R+B Vocal Performance ("If I
Ain't Got You" ); two nominations in the Best R+B Song category ("My
Boo," and "You Don't Know My Name"); and two nominations in the Best
R+B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals category ("Diary"
featuring Tony! Toni! Tone! and "My Boo," with Usher).
The telecast will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.

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Artists participating include
Bono, Stevie Wonder, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, Velvet Revolver, Tim
McGraw , Brian Wilson, and Al Green. (ET/PT).

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Newly announced
presenters include Kevin Bacon, T Bone Burnett , Sheryl Crow and Lance
Armstrong, Anthony Hamilton, Amy Lee (Evanescence), Ricky Martin,
Mario , Nelly and Rob Thomas (matchbox twenty)." "R+R Rocks Cleveland," taking place from June 23-25, 2005 , marks the
first time since R+R resumed holding yearly conventions in 1998 that the
convention will be held away from R+R's hometown of Los Angeles. Scheduled to
perform are Walter Barnes Jr.

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1 Surround Sound on
the CBS Television Network at 8 p. "Just as the
radio and record businesses have been evolving and undergoing transformation
in recent years, the same can be said for Cleveland , which is often cited as a
model for urban rebirth.

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Tsunami Relief Fundraising Performance

As previously announced, the telecast will feature a special
fund-raising musical performance of John Lennon and Paul McCartney's
"Across The Universe" on behalf of continued tsunami relief efforts.m.grammy.

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Radio's digital future will also be examined during Thursday's technology
session, titled "Broadcast Entertainment In An On-Demand World.com/Conventions/con2005/agenda/index.

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Mario is nominated for Best
Contemporary R+B Album (Hurt No More); and Burnett is nominated for
Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For A Motion Picture, Producer Of
The Year Non-Classical (Cold Mountain), and Best Song Written for a
Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media ("The Scarlet Tide")." Clear Channel
Radio's Gerrit Meier will moderate., Big Keyz, Paul Brown, Eric Carrington, Andre
Delano, Carol Duboc, Scott Grimes, Kamaflaj and Brice Long.

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Green is nominated for Best Traditional R+B Vocal Performance ("I
Can't Stop" ).
The 47th Annual GRAMMY Awards are produced by Cossette Productions
for The Recording Academy . Miller is producer/director, Tisha Fein is the
coordinating producer, Tzvi Small is executive in charge of
production, and Anthea Bhargava is associate producer.asp
The stage is set for another great R+R Convention, so don't miss it!
Cleveland rocks! And R+R rocks Cleveland!

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WhatsTheDownload . Cleveland has afforded a springboard to success for
many in the radio and record industries, including such broadcasters as Jack
Paar, Don Imus, and Casey Kasem, and musicians including Joe Walsh, Eric
Carmen, The Pretenders, and Devo.
These entertaining and informative sessions will be highlighted by
performances from some of the music industry's top talent.