The shine. The glamor. The golden gramophone trophies.
Every year the Grammy Awards grasp the world’s attention as the biggest night of music. But behind the performance and emotional acceptance speeches occupied with stars there are some fascinating facts about the Grammys, who may not know die -hard fans.
Let us immerse yourself in the stories, traditions and surprises that make the Grammys so iconic – and stand in the spotlight as the film school in Los Angeles is part of the action.
1. How the Grammy got its name
It didn’t always have such a catchy name for its awards.
When the ceremony made his debut in 1959, it was called gramophone awards – an allusion to the effects of the phonograph on the music recorded.
Today the name “Grammy” rolls off the tongue … but it almost didn’t happen. Originally there was talk of naming the “Eddie” award in honor of Thomas Edison. Fortunately, an email in competition has settled the matter and “Grammy” was born.
2. Our alumni make Grammy history
Did you know that alumni the La Film School worked on projects that were nominated for the Grammys Big Three categories – record, song and album of the year?
This year alone, nine alumni contributed to nine different projects that received a whopping 26 nominations! Among these talented graduates:
- Jaycen Joshua (recording art, 2003) – mixed engineer
- Brandon Harding (recording art, 2013) – recording engineer
- Henrique Andrade (recording art, 2011) – recording engineer
- Jacob Richards (admission art, 2017) – Assistant Engineer
From the mixed plate to the recording studio, our alumni form the soundtracks of history. Find out more about our programs.
3. The “King of Pop” is still outstanding
Michael Jacksons 1984 Grammy Triumph remains unsurpassed.
With eight victories in one night, he also delivered the best rated Grammy television program in history. What a thriller.
Experience the moment on the Grammy YouTube channel again.
4. Grammy Double takes
Winning “Record of the Year” is rare enough, but a few artists have made it impressive twice in a row:
- Billie Alish: 2020 (Everything I wanted) and 2021 (Evil)))
- U2: 2001 (Beautiful day) and 2002 (Go on)))
- Roberta Flack: 1973 (The first time I saw your face) and 1974 (Kill me quietly with his song)))
And when she spoke of Roberta Flack, her soulful hymn inspired the Grammy price-crowned cover of the Fugees decades later. A talent that is as timeless as inspiring.
5. Grammys are literally made of grammium
What is in a Grammy? No, really.
The legendary trophy is made from a secret zinclegation, which is known as a “grammium” and plates gold with 24 carat. A suitable material for music lovers.
Take a closer look at how the Grammys are made.
6. Grammy winners go beyond music prices
Not all Grammy winners are musicians.
Steve Martin has five for comedy and Bluegrass. Bill Clinton and Barack Obama earned them for audio books and Carrie Fisher won a posthumously spoken word Grammy.
Even Martin Luther King Jr. is a Grammy recipient and proves that the range of the awards goes far beyond the stage. Find out about other surprising winners here.
7. Beyonces record -breaking rule
Beyoncé has established itself as one of the most famous artists in the Grammy story. She is the artist nominated by Grammy with 99 nominations since 2000 and the most decorated Grammy winner with 32 prices. Her remarkable journey started with Destiny’s child and received her first nominations for hits such as “bills, bills, bills. In 2025, Beyoncé received 11 nominations for her album Cowboy Carter, including the album of the year, the record of the year and the song of the year .
Jay-Z, the rapper, entrepreneur and music mogul born in Brooklyn, have achieved incredible 83 nominations for his third studio album since his first nod in 1998 Vol. 2 … hard life. His Grammy trip extends over several decades and likes his status as one of the most influential figures in music history.
Only two nominations behind are none other than Sir Paul McCartney, a music icon since the early days of the Beatles in 1963.
With 81 nominations, McCartney’s contributions to rock, pop and even classical music have kept him at the top of the industry for over half a century.
8. More than one night with awards
The admission academy is more than the Grammys. It supports the music industry all year round through initiatives such as:
9. Historical moments that have shaped the Grammys
The Grammys marked central moments in music history. From the British invasion of the Beatles at the center of 1964 to hip-hop rise in the 1980s, the awards staged the development of the most influential genres of music.
The Grammy stage also organized unforgettable appearances, such as Whitney Houston’s reproduction of I will always love you and Beyoncés icon lemonade Medley, which adds the inheritance of the show.
Moments like the 2018 White Rose Protest for #Metoo and Beyoncé and Megan Thee Hengst of the stallion for the groundbreaking victory for Wild In 2021, the Grammys emphasized as a platform for social change.
The Grammy stage, in which legends are written and history is written, are certainly.
The Grammys and the La Film School
As an institution in the heart of Hollywood, the La Film School plays a key role in the entertainment industry.
The Grammy nominations and victories of our alumni are proof of the quality of education and practical experiences that we offer. Regardless of whether it produces award -winning tracks or works behind the scenes on iconic albums, our graduates shape the future of music. See how you can join the Grammy-recognized talents through our programs.
So if you adapt to this year’s Grammys, pay attention to the names behind the music. You may only see a La film school that brings your talent center.
