It was a massive year for women in music, even if your name wasn’tTaylor SwiftorBeyoncé. From sold-out Las Vegas residencies (hi, Adele) to being part of some of the biggest moments in pop culture (Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night,” from theBarbiemovie) to completely dominating the conversation (everything Olivia Rodrigo), female musicians had the mic all year and didn’t let it go. And that was even beforeGrammy nominations came out in November, with women dominating the categories for Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Record Of The Year.
The Recording Academy, the organization that presents the Grammys, isn’t just recognizing women’s achievement in music in front of a crowd of screaming fans; they’re also working to amplify women’s contributions to music behind the scenes, whether as a songwriter, producer or touring musician. And PEOPLE and Sephora are teaming up with them to help these women get loud.
Read more about Women In The Mix ahead.
Introducing Women In The MixCelebrating Women in Music All Year Long
Introducing Women In The Mix
Celebrating Women in Music All Year Long
PEOPLE was on the red carpet at the 2024 Grammys speaking to some of the most impactful and popular artist in music today. Check out our exclusive interviews with three Grammy nominees that had a huge year — and showed how they put in the work behind the scenes to get to music’s biggest night as a nominee.
Voices We LoveLainey Wilson Is Trying to Keep ‘One Foot on the Ground’ amid ‘Whirlwind’ Year (Exclusive)Coi Leray Credits Her Versatility for Double Grammy 2024 Noms: ‘I Don’t Want to Be Locked in a Box’ (Exclusive)Gracie Abrams Says Opening Up for Taylor Swift ‘Changed the Course of My Life’ (Exclusive)
Voices We Love
Lainey Wilson Is Trying to Keep ‘One Foot on the Ground’ amid ‘Whirlwind’ Year (Exclusive)Coi Leray Credits Her Versatility for Double Grammy 2024 Noms: ‘I Don’t Want to Be Locked in a Box’ (Exclusive)Gracie Abrams Says Opening Up for Taylor Swift ‘Changed the Course of My Life’ (Exclusive)
Lainey Wilson Is Trying to Keep ‘One Foot on the Ground’ amid ‘Whirlwind’ Year (Exclusive)
Coi Leray Credits Her Versatility for Double Grammy 2024 Noms: ‘I Don’t Want to Be Locked in a Box’ (Exclusive)
Gracie Abrams Says Opening Up for Taylor Swift ‘Changed the Course of My Life’ (Exclusive)
PEOPLE, the Recording Academy and Sephora are partnered on a Celebrating Women In the Mix event on Feb. 1, ahead of the Grammy Awards on Feb. 4. Joining PEOPLE editors Janine Rubenstein and Melody Chiu were musicians Jordin Sparks and Carly Pearce and mixing engineer Marcella Araica, who are all passionate about helping female artists have more visibility in their fields.
All About the EventGo Inside PEOPLE’s Inspiring Women In The Mix Event with Carly Pearce, Jordin Sparks and Marcella Araica
All About the Event
Go Inside PEOPLE’s Inspiring Women In The Mix Event with Carly Pearce, Jordin Sparks and Marcella Araica
Go even more in-depth with the featured artists on the panel at the Recording Academy’s event, presented in partnership with PEOPLE and Sephora.
Our Powerful PanelJordin Sparks' New Music Has Her ‘Stepping into Her Power’ (Exclusive)Carly Pearce Says ‘Every Single Dream and More’ Has Come True Ahead of Second Grammys Appearance (Exclusive)Marcella Araica Is Making Space for More Women in Music: ‘You Can’t Just Do It All on Your Own’ (Exclusive)
Our Powerful Panel
Jordin Sparks' New Music Has Her ‘Stepping into Her Power’ (Exclusive)Carly Pearce Says ‘Every Single Dream and More’ Has Come True Ahead of Second Grammys Appearance (Exclusive)Marcella Araica Is Making Space for More Women in Music: ‘You Can’t Just Do It All on Your Own’ (Exclusive)
Jordin Sparks' New Music Has Her ‘Stepping into Her Power’ (Exclusive)
Carly Pearce Says ‘Every Single Dream and More’ Has Come True Ahead of Second Grammys Appearance (Exclusive)
Marcella Araica Is Making Space for More Women in Music: ‘You Can’t Just Do It All on Your Own’ (Exclusive)
Artist SpotlightJordin Sparks, Carly Pearce Are Among the ‘Women In The Mix’ PEOPLE Is Celebrating at a Pre-Grammy Event
Artist Spotlight
Jordin Sparks, Carly Pearce Are Among the ‘Women In The Mix’ PEOPLE Is Celebrating at a Pre-Grammy Event
Ahead of the Grammys, PEOPLE spoke to the nominated artists about their nomination, the plans for the evening and what it means to them to be recognized for their talent. These impactful female nominees had a lot to say about their experiences and what to expect next.
Grammy Nominees Speak UpCoco Jones Says the Entertainment Industry Has ‘Gotten Better’ for ‘Dark-Skinned Black Women’ (Exclusive)Bebe Rexha Recalls Feeling ‘Nervous’ to Work with David Guetta as They Celebrate 2nd Joint Grammy Nod (Exclusive)Kelsea Ballerini Reacts to Her Best Country Album Grammy Nom: ‘I Earned My Freedom as a Songwriter’ (Exclusive)
Grammy Nominees Speak Up
Coco Jones Says the Entertainment Industry Has ‘Gotten Better’ for ‘Dark-Skinned Black Women’ (Exclusive)Bebe Rexha Recalls Feeling ‘Nervous’ to Work with David Guetta as They Celebrate 2nd Joint Grammy Nod (Exclusive)Kelsea Ballerini Reacts to Her Best Country Album Grammy Nom: ‘I Earned My Freedom as a Songwriter’ (Exclusive)
Coco Jones Says the Entertainment Industry Has ‘Gotten Better’ for ‘Dark-Skinned Black Women’ (Exclusive)
Bebe Rexha Recalls Feeling ‘Nervous’ to Work with David Guetta as They Celebrate 2nd Joint Grammy Nod (Exclusive)
Kelsea Ballerini Reacts to Her Best Country Album Grammy Nom: ‘I Earned My Freedom as a Songwriter’ (Exclusive)
What makes a song a hit? Long before it’s ready for the public to hear, it starts with words on a page, a melody stuck in one’s head, a beat that won’t quit and the right collaborators to pull it all together. These stars all know something about putting their thoughts to paper and watching it turn into a hit.
Songwriters Who Stand OutOlivia Rodrigo Says It’s ‘Insane’ to Get 6 Grammy Nominations: ‘Such an Honor’ (Exclusive)Diane Warren on Taylor Swift Releasing ‘Say Don’t Go’: ‘Thanks for Taking Me Along for the Ride’ (Exclusive)Dove Cameron Says Revisiting Past Traumas to Write Her Album Was Like ‘Emotional Spring Cleaning’ (Exclusive)
Songwriters Who Stand Out
Olivia Rodrigo Says It’s ‘Insane’ to Get 6 Grammy Nominations: ‘Such an Honor’ (Exclusive)Diane Warren on Taylor Swift Releasing ‘Say Don’t Go’: ‘Thanks for Taking Me Along for the Ride’ (Exclusive)Dove Cameron Says Revisiting Past Traumas to Write Her Album Was Like ‘Emotional Spring Cleaning’ (Exclusive)
Olivia Rodrigo Says It’s ‘Insane’ to Get 6 Grammy Nominations: ‘Such an Honor’ (Exclusive)
Diane Warren on Taylor Swift Releasing ‘Say Don’t Go’: ‘Thanks for Taking Me Along for the Ride’ (Exclusive)
Dove Cameron Says Revisiting Past Traumas to Write Her Album Was Like ‘Emotional Spring Cleaning’ (Exclusive)
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Though these stars all hail from different genres — pop, rock and country — they share a passion for making music that speaks to the joy, heartache and magic of the human experience. And they bring that honesty and insight to the songs they write and their powerful performances. Read more about what happened behind the scenes of some of your favorite songs.
Behind the ScenesMaren Morris Was Sick While Recording with Teddy Swims — but It ‘Added’ to ‘Heartbreak in the Vocal’ (Exclusive)Taylor Swift’s Cowriter Aaron Dessner Recalls Her ‘Cooking Everyone Breakfast and Dinner’ at Her Home (Exclusive)Sarah McLachlan Is Ready to Get Back on the Road — but Not Without Her Granola (Exclusive)
Behind the Scenes
Maren Morris Was Sick While Recording with Teddy Swims — but It ‘Added’ to ‘Heartbreak in the Vocal’ (Exclusive)Taylor Swift’s Cowriter Aaron Dessner Recalls Her ‘Cooking Everyone Breakfast and Dinner’ at Her Home (Exclusive)Sarah McLachlan Is Ready to Get Back on the Road — but Not Without Her Granola (Exclusive)
Maren Morris Was Sick While Recording with Teddy Swims — but It ‘Added’ to ‘Heartbreak in the Vocal’ (Exclusive)
Taylor Swift’s Cowriter Aaron Dessner Recalls Her ‘Cooking Everyone Breakfast and Dinner’ at Her Home (Exclusive)
Sarah McLachlan Is Ready to Get Back on the Road — but Not Without Her Granola (Exclusive)
More Artists to Watch
source: people.com
