It’s hard to think of a time where music was made before the pandemic. While not every album released this year was made during the global health crisis, it couldn’t help but shape the listening experience.

There’s a common phrase in the music world: “Life sucked, but great records got us through.” While this could easily apply to individual years of our lives, it inevitably became the most true this year.

And though 2020 could easily be argued as the worst year in history, it brought out some of the best albums in recent times.

Joins us below to find out which albums are That Grape Juice‘s best of 2020…

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The 2020 Soul Train Awards saw some of Urban music’s finest go head-to-head for the show’s coveted trophies.

With the likes of top names and newcomers alike going for the prizes, the competition was steep.

Now that the show is over and the final performance done (click here to watch them), find out who picked up which awards in which categories.

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The air is still buzzing as Tuesday (November 24) brought with it the highly anticipated 2021 GRAMMY nominations.

Honoring the year’s best and brightest in the music realm on January 31, 2021, the coveted tally expectedly listed the likes of chart-toppers Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Megan Thee Stallion, and Doja Cat as competitors for the ceremony’s top honors.

But, while jaws dropped to see Dua Lipa, Justin Bieber, Jhene Aiko, and more also mentioned alongside those hitmakers, some fan groups are steam pressed their favorites were placed in interesting categories or totally shut out.

Look inside to see who made That Grape Juice‘s list of ‘2021 GRAMMY Snubs and Surprises.’

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It’s once again time to hop aboard the Soul Train!

BET presents the 2020 Soul Train Awards later this month, so what better way to incite excitement than to reveal the official list of nominations?!

An eclectic array of names lead the ballot this year, with H.E.R. nabbing 8 noms, Chris Brown following with 7, and Beyonce and Young Thug securing 6 each.

Set to take place November 29, the show – which will be hosted by Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell for the third time- will simulcast on BET, BET Her, VH1 and MTV2 at 8 PM ET.

Check out the full list of nominees below…

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The credits are now rolling on the 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards.

Broadcast virtually in light of the global health crisis, the action-packed extravaganza boasted many a memorable moment – including performances from the likes of Alicia Keys, Doja Cat, DaBaby, Little Mix, Sam Smith,

With all eyes on who took home which honor, did your favorite win any of the coveted awards?

Meet us below to find out!

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Lady Gaga continues to dominate 2020.

The singer, who made her long-awaited return this year with ‘Chromatica,’ is now the most nominated artist at this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards.

More details below:

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September 4 saw SZA spring a surprise on fans in the form of ‘Hit Different’ – the answer to years of calls for new music from the songstress after her 2017 critically acclaimed, double Platinum debut album, ‘CTRL.’

Tapping Ty Dolla $ign to assist, the single saw its unveiling accompanied by a choreography-laden music video directed by the Missouri-reared maestra herself.

Now, as its inaugural sales tracking week has completed, The Neptunes-produced bop has made an impressive premiere on the Hot 100.

The fourth top 40 hit of her career as a leader, ‘Hit Different’ also boasts being the highest chart debut of SZA’s career to date.

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The credits have rolled on the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards.

The action-packed extravaganza boasted many-a-memorable moment from blazing stage performances to technical hiccups, shocking on-stage antics, and more.

But, with all eyes on who took home which honor, did your favourite win any of the coveted Moonmen?

Look inside to recap:

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The MTV Video Music Awards 2020 will be heating up screens on August 30th live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on August 30th.

Hailed as one of the most important days on the Pop music calendar, all eyes are on who is up for the coveted Moonmen handed out at the show’s latest installment.

Unveiled in full Thursday (July 30), the network sent fans of Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga into a frenzy as it was announced the pair leads with multiple nominations.  Elsewhere on the tally, the likes of Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd scored major looks.

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The BET Awards 2020 provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the “virtual stage.”

Now, after blazing performances from the likes of DaBaby, Jennifer Hudson, Megan Thee Stallion, and more (click here to watch), see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

The full winner’s list awaits inside:

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The show must go on!

In a bid to celebrate and uplift, the BET Awards 2020 are set to broadcast virtually on Sunday June 28th.

As always, all eyes are on who’ll be up for nominations at Black entertainment’s biggest calendar night. A ceremony that’s even more notable this year, given that it’s the show’s 20th anniversary and the 40th anniversary of the network.

Well, wonder no more. For, the nominees list has been revealed.

Much like the charts, Drake leads the pack with a whopping six nominations.

Following closely are 2020 chart-toppers Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy Ricch – who’ve both nabbed five a piece.

Elsewhere, the likes of Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, and Cardi B are amongst the stars who also scooped notable noms at show – which will air simultaneously across BET, MTV, VH1 and for the first time CBS.

What are you waiting for? The full list of nominaions awaits below…

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Dionne Warwick is dashing through the shows on a promo blitz in support of her star-studded holiday album, ‘The Voices of Christmas’ (in stores now).

Featuring the likes of Andra Day, Michael McDonald, Boyz II Men star Wanya Morris, Chloe x Halle, and more, the critically acclaimed effort is seeing more and more of its cuts get the live treatment leading into Christmas day.  Most recently spotted on ‘Good Morning America’ (December 10), the 78-year-old tapped Grammy nominee Aloe Blacc to assist with her rendition of Donny Hathaway classic, ‘This Christmas.’

It started well, but shortly after the performance kicked off the legendary diva had a memory lapse, stumbled over a few lyrics, and attempted to ad-lib her way through the rest of the song.

Making for awesomely bad (and awkward) TV, look inside if you missed any of the action:

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