Portnow stepped down as President of the Recording Academy in 2019. The post
Grant's album Bible Belt Baby reached No. 1 on the iTunes Christian Music charts in July, while her song "Good Day" debuted at No. 20 on Billboard's Christian Digital Song Sales chart.
The mood will be celebratory, which will make this a safe space for Will Smith to begin his re-emergence into the public eye.
The special -- which will include LL Cool J, Queen Latifah & Black Thought -- tapes Nov. 8 at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, Calif.
The honoree’s band, Bon Jovi, will also perform at the Feb. 2 benefit gala.
Ninty-four films are competing for just five slots on the final ballot.
Shane McAnally, Diane Warren, Justin Tranter & Lainey Wilson are among the big names vying for a nod in the category.
The rapper has previously hit out at the Recording Academy The po
Jelly Roll, Peso Pluma and Lainey Wilson are in. Zach Bryan and boygenius are out.
There are more than 20 times as many entries in this year's most populated category as in this year's least populated category.
