The Grammy Awards Are Changing the Name of Their "Best Urban Contemporary" Album Category

Christina Aguilera recently opened up about the time she was told by record executives that her name sounded "too ethnic." In a new interview with Billboard, the pop singer reflected on her journey in the music industry and shed light on those who may not have been completely supportive at the beginning.

TMZ reported today that democrats are now trying to change the name of an Orange County airport. Reportedly, politicians in the area aren’t happy with the John Wayne Airport in Orange County due to the fact the actor had famously made remarks 50 years ago that many people today find very offensive.

Slaves have announced that they are changing their name due to its perceived ties to racism.Taking to Instagram yesterday (June 26), the band released a statement regarding their name change.As individuals, as well as a collective, we hold certain virtues close to our hearts – honesty and transparency with our fans being some of the most important,” the statement began.“The name ‘Slaves’ was conceived as a reference to the band’s battle with substance abuse in the past, to the idea that we

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Grammy-winning country group The Dixie Chicks have dropped the word Dixie from their name, now going by The Chicks.

The Dixie Chicks have become the latest band to undergo a name change due to potentially racist connotations, now going by The Chicks.The band released a short statement on their website regarding the name change.“We want to meet this moment.”As per a press release, the band also said, “A sincere and heartfelt thank you goes out to ‘The Chicks’ of [New Zealand] for their gracious gesture in allowing us to share their name.

Good riddance to their former name, and looking forward to seeing them for the sixth time when they next tour! The word "Dixie" is affectionate slang used to describe the Civil War-era South—a time when slavery was an acceptable and common practice. According to , there are three different theories on where the name Dixie came from.

widely ostracized by the country-music community after they spoke out against President George W. Bush upon his decision to lead the US into war with Iraq in 2003.On Thursday, the 13-time Grammy-winning band announced the change with a new music video, titled “March March,” released under the new Chicks moniker.

Dixie Chicks started a new chapter as a group and changed their name to The Chicks following a call for change from fans.“We want to meet this moment,” the trio said in a statement on their website on Thursday, June 25, announcing their new moniker.The country group, made up of Natalie Maines, Emily Strayer and Martie Maguire, revealed their name change on all social platforms, as well as their personal accounts, alongside the release of their latest single, “March March.”“A sincere and

The Dixie Chicks have changed their name to The Chicks.

George Floyd's death. "If your voice held no power, they wouldn't try to silence you." – unknown#MARCHMARCH pic.twitter.com/n4hJTaYSriThe Chicks' rep confirmed the change."A sincere and heartfelt thank you goes out to 'The Chicks' of NZ for their gracious gesture in allowing us to share their name," the group said in a statement. "We are honored to co-exist together in the world with these exceptionally talented sisters.

The Dixie Chicks have changed their band name.

It appears as if the Dixie Chicks have changed their name to “The Chicks.”

The Dixie Chicks are now called The Chicks, according to their social media accounts and new video/song "March March."

Spike Lee wants the National Football League to put pressure on the owner of the Washington, D.C., team to change itscontroversial name. While a guest Friday on theSiriusXM's The Joe Madison Show, the Oscar-winning filmmaker joined the renewed outcry for the rebranding, which has gainedmomentum amid the worldwide anti-racism protests and calls for actual racial equality.

Dixie Chicks‘ name, saying it’s “the epitome of white America.”Jeremy Helligar has asked whether it’s right for the country band, who are set to release their comeback record ‘Gaslighter’ on July 17, to keep using the name – particularly in the current context of the fight for racial justice.Helligar argued in a guest column for Variety that the band should rethink their name because “regardless of its origin, for many Black people, it conjures a time and a place of bondage.”He continued:

The Recording Academy has addressed the conflicts of interest in the Grammy Awards nomination committee and made several changes to the awards categories.

The Grammy Awards have decided to drop the word “Urban” from three of its award categories.

The Recording Academy announced nine key changes to its awards and nominations process on Wednesday morning (June 10). These changes were ratified at the semiannual Trustees Meeting in May.