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November 28, 2024
While many of us gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving day, music industry pioneer Berry Gordy celebrates his 95th…
The Four Tops, Renaldo "Obie" Benson, Levi Stubbs, Abdul "Duke" Fakir, Lawrence Payton, theGrio.com
July 24, 2024
The Four Tops were known for such Motown hits as "Reach Out, I'll Be There," "Standing in the Shadows of…
January 31, 2024
Fans of the soulful sounds of Detroit’s Motown and Memphis’ Stax Records will be able to enjoy music from both…
Martha Reeves fundraising campaign
March 28, 2023
Martha Reeves of the famed Motown girl group Martha and the Vandellas is raising money to receive a star on…
January 30, 2023
Barrett Strong, one of Motown’s founding artists and most gifted songwriters, has died. He was 81.
The Miracles Honored At The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
September 25, 2022
Living legends from Detriot’s highly influential Motown Records will reunite for the final installment of the Heroes and Legends Awards.
August 9, 2022
Carole King, Brian Wilson, Ron Wood and Mick Hucknall were among the many musicians offering tributes to Dozier early Tuesday.
July 18, 2022
Masterpiece Sound Studios, a legendary space affiliated with Motown Records, is hosting a cover song contest for musicians nationwide.
Singer-songwriter and keyboard player Stevie Wonder
June 7, 2022
Stevie Wonder may be the greatest recording artist America has ever produced. He’s an extraordinary singer, writer and instrumentalist.
December 17, 2021
Courtney Lowery becomes Motown's new EVP of Media Strategy and Lifestyle, bringing experience from Epic and Sony Records
Berry Gordy thegrio.com
July 21, 2021
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced on Wednesday the lifetime achievement award winners.
May 27, 2021
Nedra Ruffin, daughter of acclaimed singer David Ruffin of The Temptations passed away on May 19 from COVID-19 complications.
May 20, 2021
On its 50th birthday, let's ask: Would we rather have great music about turmoil that never ends or marginal, disposable…
October 14, 2020
The music icon had been with Motown since 1961, when, at the age of 11 years old, he was signed…
Bruce Williamson The Temptations thegrio.com
September 7, 2020
Bruce Williamson Jr., the former lead singer of the fabled The Temptations, has died of COVID-19 at the age of…
The Supremes theGrio.com
March 6, 2020
Barbara Martin, one of the original members of the legendary 1960s Motown girl group, The Supremes, has died. She was…
Diana Ross/ Mahogany
October 22, 2019
AAFCA (The African American Film Critics Association) is teaming up with TCM to bring classic Motown movies to the small…
T.I.
June 23, 2019
T.I., Cardi B,A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, and more musicians were honored at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards on…
John Legend, Stevie Wonder thegrio.com
February 15, 2019
Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Ciara, Martha Reeves and more for “Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration” show at the Microsoft Theater in Los…
Marvin Gaye
February 13, 2019
In time for what would have been Marvin Gaye's 80th birthday, the label is giving his devotees a new collection…